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Chevrolet Silverado: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
The Chevrolet Silverado has 19 rated versions for 2026, from 15 to 20 MPG combined; its most efficient version is tied for 17th of 21 standard pickup trucks, in the bottom quarter.
- 20MPG combinedtied 17th of 21 in class
- $3,350a year in fueltied 15th of 21 in class
- 465g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the gasoline models of its class it is tied for 7th of 11 gasoline standard pickup trucks, in the lower half. The median of that narrower group is 21 MPG, against 22 MPG for all standard pickup trucks together.
Among all gasoline models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 135th of 180 gasoline models, in the bottom quarter.
Within the 17 Chevrolet models rated for 2026 it is 13th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 24 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Chevrolet Colorado at 21 MPG and just behind it is the Jeep Gladiator at 19 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $3,350 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon. That is $150 more than the standard pickup trucks median of $3,200, which makes it tied for 15th of 21 standard pickup trucks, in the bottom quarter.
It emits 465 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the standard pickup trucks median is 407, a difference of 58 g/mile.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 18 and its highway rating 21: the highway figure is 3 higher. 19 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, Silverado 2WD: 2.7 L, 4 cyl, Automatic 8-spd, RWD, gets 20 MPG; the least efficient listed, Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD: 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD, gets 15 MPG, a gap of 5 MPG.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 2WD: 2.7 L, 4 cyl, Automatic 8-spd, RWD | 20 | 18 | 21 | $3,350 | 465 |
| Silverado (with Sport Mode) 2WD: 2.7 L, 4 cyl, Automatic 8-spd, RWD | 19 | 17 | 21 | $3,550 | 472 |
| Silverado 4WD 4M: 2.7 L, 4 cyl, Automatic 8-spd, 4WD | 19 | 17 | 21 | $3,550 | 473 |
| Silverado (with Sport Mode) 2WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD | 18 | 16 | 21 | $3,700 | 490 |
| Silverado (with Sport Mode) 4WD M6: 2.7 L, 4 cyl, Automatic 8-spd, 4WD | 18 | 17 | 20 | $3,700 | 482 |
| Silverado (with Sport Mode) 4WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 17 | 16 | 20 | $3,950 | 514 |
| Silverado 2WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD | 17 | 16 | 20 | $3,950 | 513 |
| Silverado 4WD (Flex Fuel): 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 17 | 15 | 19 | $3,950 | 524 |
| Silverado 4WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 17 | 15 | 19 | $3,950 | 531 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires (with Sport Mode) 4WD: 2.7 L, 4 cyl, Automatic 8-spd, 4WD | 17 | 16 | 17 | $3,950 | 535 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 4M: 2.7 L, 4 cyl, Automatic 8-spd, 4WD | 17 | 16 | 17 | $3,950 | 536 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD FFV: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 17 | 15 | 19 | $3,950 | 524 |
| Silverado 4WD: 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 17 | 15 | 20 | $4,850 | 528 |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,200 | 551 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires (Sport Mode) 4WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,200 | 553 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 16 | 15 | 18 | $4,200 | 552 |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD: 5.3 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 15 | 14 | 16 | $4,450 | 592 |
| Silverado 4WD ZR2: 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 15 | 14 | 17 | $5,500 | 591 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD: 6.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | 15 | 14 | 17 | $5,500 | 593 |
Year by year
The Chevrolet Silverado is in the data for 8 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2019 and 2026 the best combined rating fell by 1 MPG, from 21 to 20. The number of rated versions shrank from 23 to 19. Fuel cost for the best version is $3,350 in the latest data against $3,200 in 2019, 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 | 19 | 20 | 15 | $3,350 | 465 | 22 |
| 2025 | 21 | 19 | 15 | $3,550 | 470 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 23 | 20 | 15 | $3,350 | 453 | 22 |
| 2023 | 21 | 20 | 15 | $3,350 | 446 | 22 |
| 2022 | 34 | 20 | 14 | $3,350 | 441 | 22 |
| 2021 | 34 | 21 | 14 | $3,200 | 423 | 22 |
| 2020 | 25 | 21 | 15 | $3,200 | 421 | 22 |
| 2019 | 23 | 21 | 15 | $3,200 | 421 | 22 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado | Gasoline | 21 | $3,200 | 2026 |
| Ford F150 | Gasoline | 21 | $3,200 | 2026 |
| Jeep Gladiator | Gasoline | 19 | $3,550 | 2026 |
| Ram 1500 | Gasoline | 21 | $3,200 | 2026 |
| Ram 1500 Hybrid | Hybrid | 22 | $3,050 | 2026 |
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- GMC Canyon 20 MPG, $3,350 a year, 5 versions, last rated 2026
- GMC Sierra 20 MPG, $3,350 a year, 18 versions, last rated 2026
- Toyota Tundra 20 MPG, $3,350 a year, 6 versions, last rated 2026
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Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.