MPG by Model

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Chevrolet Silverado MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 27 MPG combined in 2020–2021, the diesel Silverado 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 16 MPG (2002–2003).

Chevrolet Silverado: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1999–202651015202530MPG201419992005201020152020202627 MPG peaklowest peak 16Chevrolet Silverado: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year51015202530MPG19992002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
600.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Silverado 2WD. Put it next to its 1999 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Chevrolet Silverado has EPA ratings for 28 model years, 1999–2026, every one of them among standard pickup trucks. Its best version had the highest combined rating among standard pickup trucks in 2009–2010 and 2020–2025, and it placed in its class top five in 10 model years. In 2025 it shared first place among 12 standard pickup trucks with the GMC Sierra. In 2021 even the most efficient version of the Silverado shared the lowest rating of 11 special purpose vehicles; it sat in its class's bottom five in nine model years.

In 2004 it became one of the first two pickup nameplates with a hybrid version in EPA data. Its longest rated range, 493 miles (2026 Silverado EV Max Range WT (19kW Charger)), is the second longest of the 125 electric nameplates.

Among 12 standard pickup trucks, 2026

The Silverado placed first (tied). It had the highest rating in the class, shared with the GMC Sierra.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 12 standard pickup trucks rated for 20261820222426Silverado 25median 22Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 12 standard pickup trucks rated for 20261820222426Silverado 25median 22

Electric versions

Rated separately in kWh per 100 miles; its lowest was 47.8 kWh (2026 Silverado EV Ext Range WT).

Chevrolet Silverado: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year303540455055kWh per 100 mi20242025202647.8 kWh, its lowestChevrolet Silverado: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year303540455055kWh202420252026

The Silverado, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among standard pickup trucks.

1999–03eighth of 14
2004–08tenth of 19
2019–23first of 10
2024–26first of 10

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2014

    New: 4.3-liter 6-cylinder flex-fuel, 6.2-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 20 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1999–2026.

  • Bi-fuel CNG

    Rated in 2003.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2003–2026.

  • CNG

    Rated in 2004–2005.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2004–2007, 2009–2013 and 2016–2018.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2020–2026.

  • Electric

    Rated in 2024–2026.

All 28 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Silverado 2WD diesel2523 / 281525
2025Silverado 2WD diesel2623 / 291527
2024Silverado 2WD diesel2623 / 291529
2023Silverado 2WD diesel2624 / 291525
2022Silverado 2WD diesel2623 / 311438
2021Silverado 2WD diesel2723 / 331436
2020Silverado 2WD diesel2723 / 331527
2019Silverado C10 2WD2120 / 241523
2016–2018Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD hybrid2018 / 241714
2015Silverado C15 2WD flex-fuel2018 / 241714
2014Silverado C15 2WD flex-fuel2018 / 23175
2011–2013Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD hybrid2120 / 231411
2010Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD hybrid2221 / 221411
2009Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD hybrid2121 / 221419
2008Silverado C15 2WD1715 / 201410
2007Silverado C15 2WD1716 / 211424
2006Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD hybrid1716 / 201416
2005Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD hybrid1716 / 201117
2004Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD hybrid1716 / 191316
2003Silverado 1500 2WD1614 / 191014
2002Silverado 1500 2WD1615 / 191112
2001Silverado 1500 2WD1715 / 201410
1999–2000Silverado 1500 2WD1715 / 211212

Version names in the EPA list: Silverado (with Sport Mode) 2WD, Silverado (with Sport Mode) 4WD, Silverado (with Sport Mode) 4WD M6, Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD, Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD, Silverado 1500 2WD, Silverado 1500 4WD, Silverado 1500 AWD, Silverado 2500 2WD, Silverado 2500 2WD (Bifuel), Silverado 2500 HD 2WD, Silverado 2500 HD 2WD CNG, Silverado 2500 HD 4WD CNG, Silverado 2WD, Silverado 4WD, Silverado 4WD (Flex Fuel), Silverado 4WD 4M, Silverado 4WD TrailBoss, Silverado 4WD ZR2, Silverado 4WD ZR2 (Sport/Off Road), Silverado C10 2WD, Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD, Silverado C10 XFE 2WD, Silverado C15 2WD, Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD, Silverado C15 XFE 2WD, Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD, Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD, Silverado Classic 15 Hybrid 2WD, Silverado Classic 15 Hybrid 4WD, Silverado Classic 1500 2WD, Silverado Classic 1500 4WD, Silverado EV, Silverado EV (11 kW Charger), Silverado EV (19 kW Charger), Silverado EV 2WT, Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger), Silverado EV 5WT (19 kW Charger), Silverado EV 8WT, Silverado EV Ext Range (11kW Charger).

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