Petrol · 2020–2026
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 12.5 L/100km, about $3,355 a year in Australia.
- Fuel use
- 12.5 L/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's petrol
- $3,355
- at today's prices in Australia
- On a full tank
- 727 km
- 91 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Silverado 1500 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $30.22 per 100 km | $3,355 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $36.81 per 100 km | $4,049 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £35.14 per 100 miles | £2,460 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $23.17 per 100 miles | $3,128 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Silverado 1500 ranks
T1XX, 2019–2027
Specs for the 5.3 V8 crew cab; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- T1XX (4th generation)
- Built
- 2019-2026
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,886 mm
- Width
- 2,063 mm
- Height
- 1,900 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,745 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 5.3 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 5,328 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 265 kW
- Torque
- 519 Nm
- Gearbox
- 10-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 13.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 91 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
GMT900, 2007–2013
Specs for the 5.3 V8 Crew Cab; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- GMT900
- Built
- 2007-2013
- Seats
- 6
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,532 mm
- Width
- 2,029 mm
- Height
- 1,868 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,334 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,067 kg
- Boot
- 1,613 L
Engine
- Engine
- 5.3 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 5,328 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 235 kW
- Torque
- 460 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 13.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 98 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★☆
GMT800, 1999–2006
Specs for the 5.3 V8 Extended Cab; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- GMT800
- Built
- 1999-2006
- Seats
- 6
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Engine
- Engine
- 5.3 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 5,328 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 220 kW
- Torque
- 441 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 98 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 12.5 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 13.5 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 12.9 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 12.5 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 12.3 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 12.3 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 uses 12.5 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cost to run a year in Australia?
About $3,355 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How far does a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 go on a full tank?
About 727 km from its 91 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's boot?
1,613 L, for the 5.3 V8 crew cab.
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