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Chevrolet Silverado

MPG, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Silverado. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 23 mpg, about $2,556 a year in the US.

Chevrolet Silverado in white
MPG
23 mpg
2026 official · 10.2 L/100km
A year's gas
$2,556
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
595 miles
98 L tank
Seats
5

What a Silverado costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$18.93 per 100 miles$2,556
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$30.08 per 100 km$3,308
Australia$2.41/L petrol$24.70 per 100 km$2,741
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£28.71 per 100 miles£2,010

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 ranks

No. 5The most fuel-efficient trucks and utes in the USPickup trucks and utes ranked by their official fuel use, with US and UK mpg and what each costs to run a year.No. 1The electric cars that go furthest on a charge in the USElectric cars ranked by official range, with their energy use and what each costs to charge a year.

Fourth generation (T1XX), 2014–2027

Specs for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L V8, 2WD, six-speed automatic, Double Cab. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Upper large
Generation
Third generation (K2XX)
Built in
United States
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
5.3 L V8 petrol
Engine size
5,328 cc
Cylinders
8
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
265 kW
Torque
519 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
12.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
98 L

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★★

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

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

Engine

Engine
5.3 L V8 petrol
Engine size
5,328 cc
Cylinders
8
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
235 kW
Torque
454 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
98 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★☆

GMT800, 1999–2006

Specs for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS, regular cab, 4.3 L V6 petrol, rear-wheel drive; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Ute
Size class
Light commercial
Seats
3

Size and weight

Length
5,225 mm
Wheelbase
3,023 mm
Ground clearance
216 mm
Kerb weight
1,910 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2,767 kg
Towing (braked)
3,810 kg

Engine

Engine
4.3 L V6 petrol
Engine size
4,300 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
98 L

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★☆

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Electric30.8 kWh/100km2.0 mi/kWh68 MPGe659 km
2026Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2026Diesel10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2025Electric31.0 kWh/100km2.0 mi/kWh68 MPGe679 km
2025Diesel10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2025Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2024Electric33.2 kWh/100km1.9 mi/kWh63 MPGe724 km
2024Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2024Diesel10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2023Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2023Diesel9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2022Diesel10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2022Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2021Diesel9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2021Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2020Petrol13.4 L/100km21 mpg18 mpg—
2020Diesel9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2019Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2018Hybrid13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2018Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2017Hybrid13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2017Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2016Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2016Hybrid13.1 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2015Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2014Petrol17.6 L/100km16 mpg13 mpg—
2013Petrol14.0 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2013Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2012Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2012Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2011Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2011Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2010Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2010Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2009Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2009Hybrid11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2008Petrol16.3 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2007Petrol14.8 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2007Hybrid14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2006Hybrid14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—

Chevrolet Silverado questions

What MPG does the Chevrolet Silverado get?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado gets 23 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (10.2 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much electricity does the Chevrolet Silverado use?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado uses 30.8 kWh/100km officially (2.0 mi/kWh, 68 MPGe). Its official range is 450 miles (724 km).

How much does a Chevrolet Silverado cost to run a year in the US?

About $2,556 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Chevrolet Silverado go on a full tank?

About 595 miles (958 km) from its 98 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Chevrolet Silverado tow?

3,810 kg braked, for the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L V8, 2WD, six-speed automatic, Double Cab.

Cars like the Silverado

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Ford

F150

1975–2026

23 mpg

GMC

Sierra

1976–2026

23 mpg

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Tacoma

1995–2026

23 mpg

Hyundai

Santa Cruz

2022–2027

24 mpg

Ram

1500

2013–2027

22 mpg

Toyota

Tundra

1999–2026

20 mpg

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