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Chevrolet Silverado MPG by year

The EPA has rated 28 model years of the Chevrolet Silverado, from 1999 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2021, at 21 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 18% more efficient than the best 1999 model (20 vs. 17 MPG). The 2026 model is 5% less efficient than the median full-size pickup that year (20 vs. 21 MPG).

Most efficient year202121 MPG combined
Latest (2026)20 MPG$2,325/yr to fuel
First rated (1999)17 MPG$2,735/yr at today's prices
Model years rated28410 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Silverado, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Silverado model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2026 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 15
18 / 21 21 — 15 $2,325
2025 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 15
17 / 21 21 — 13 $2,447
2024 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 15
18 / 22 21 — 19 $2,325
2023 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 15
19 / 22 22 — 17 $2,325
2022 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 14
19 / 22 22 — 25 $2,325
2021 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 14
20 / 23 22 — 31 $2,214
2020 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 15
20 / 23 21.5 — 24 $2,214
2019 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 15
20 / 23 21.5 — 23 $2,214
2018 Flex-fuel 20 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 24 20 — 12 $2,325
2017 Flex-fuel 20 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 24 20 — 12 $2,325
2016 Flex-fuel 20 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 23 20 — 12 $2,325
2015 Flex-fuel 20 MPG
lowest 17
18 / 24 20 — 14 $2,325
2014 Flex-fuel 20 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 23 19 — 5 $2,325
2013 Flex-fuel 18 MPG
lowest 14
15 / 22 18 — 9 $2,583
2012 Flex-fuel 18 MPG
lowest 14
15 / 22 18 — 9 $2,583
2011 Flex-fuel 18 MPG
lowest 14
15 / 22 18 — 9 $2,583
2010 Flex-fuel 18 MPG
lowest 14
15 / 22 17 — 9 $2,583
2009 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 15
15 / 20 17 — 17 $2,735
2008 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 14
15 / 20 16 — 10 $2,735
2007 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 14
15 / 21 17 — 22 $2,735
2006 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 14
15 / 19 17 — 14 $2,735
2005 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 11
15 / 19 17 — 15 $2,735
2004 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 13
14 / 19 16.5 — 14 $2,906
2003 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 13
14 / 19 16 — 14 $2,906
2002 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 11
15 / 19 17 — 12 $2,906
2001 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 14
15 / 20 18.5 — 10 $2,735
2000 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 12
15 / 21 19 — 12 $2,735
1999 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 12
15 / 21 17 — 12 $2,735

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet Silverado year has the best fuel economy?

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, rated up to 21 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,214 a year.

Which Chevrolet Silverado year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2002 model, whose most efficient version is rated 16 MPG combined (about $2,906 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Silverado?

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado is rated up to 20 MPG combined.

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