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Chevrolet Silverado Diesel: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Chevrolet Silverado Diesel is rated at 25 MPG combined, tied for 5th of 21 standard pickup trucks, in the top quarter.
- 25MPG combinedtied 5th of 21 in class
- $3,850a year in fueltied 20th of 21 in class
- 402g/mile CO2
Where it stands
The standard pickup trucks rated for 2026 run from 19 to 87 MPG, with a median of 22 MPG.
Across every class it is tied for first of 5 diesel models, in the top quarter.
Chevrolet has 17 models in the 2026 data. This one ranks 7th of them on combined rating, against a make median of 24 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the GMC Sierra Electric at 68 MPGe and just behind it is the Ford F150 Hybrid at 24 MPG.
Diesel versions burn diesel fuel, which the fuel price table of the source lists at $6.38 a gallon against $4.47 for regular gasoline, so a diesel needs a larger MPG advantage to cost less to fuel.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $3,850 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and diesel at $6.38 per gallon. That is $650 more than the standard pickup trucks median of $3,200, which makes it tied for 20th of 21 standard pickup trucks, in the bottom quarter.
It emits 402 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the standard pickup trucks median is 407, a difference of 5 g/mile.
Rated versions
In the city the most efficient version is rated 23 and on the highway 28, 5 better on the open road. 6 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, Silverado 2WD: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD, gets 25 MPG; the least efficient listed, Silverado 4WD ZR2 (Sport/Off Road): 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD, gets 21 MPG, a gap of 4 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $700 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 2WD: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD | 25 | 23 | 28 | $3,850 | 402 |
| Silverado (with Sport Mode) 4WD: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 24 | 22 | 26 | $4,000 | 428 |
| Silverado 4WD: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 23 | 22 | 25 | $4,150 | 434 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD (Sport/off road): 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 23 | 21 | 24 | $4,150 | 451 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 23 | 21 | 24 | $4,150 | 448 |
| Silverado 4WD ZR2 (Sport/Off Road): 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 21 | 20 | 23 | $4,550 | 480 |
Year by year
The Chevrolet Silverado Diesel is in the data for 7 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating went from 27 in 2020 to 25 MPG in 2026, down 2 MPG. The number of rated versions grew from 2 to 6. Fuel cost for the best version is $3,850 in the latest data against $3,550 in 2020, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 25 | 21 | $3,850 | 402 | 22 |
| 2025 | 6 | 26 | 21 | $3,700 | 399 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 6 | 26 | 21 | $3,700 | 397 | 22 |
| 2023 | 4 | 26 | 22 | $3,700 | 396 | 22 |
| 2022 | 4 | 26 | 21 | $3,700 | 387 | 22 |
| 2021 | 2 | 27 | 24 | $3,550 | 383 | 22 |
| 2020 | 2 | 27 | 25 | $3,550 | 383 | 22 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F150 Hybrid | Hybrid | 24 | $2,800 | 2026 |
| Ford Ranger | Gasoline | 23 | $2,900 | 2026 |
| Toyota Tacoma Hybrid | Hybrid | 23 | $2,900 | 2026 |
| Ram 1500 Hybrid | Hybrid | 22 | $3,050 | 2026 |
| Toyota Tundra Hybrid | Hybrid | 22 | $3,050 | 2026 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- GMC Sierra Diesel 25 MPG, $3,850 a year, 4 versions, last rated 2026
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Rankings: Standard pickup trucks, Diesel, Chevrolet.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.