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2002 Chevrolet Silverado MPG & fuel economy

The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup offered in 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 11 to 16 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2001 model. Among 12 full-size pickups rated for 2002, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 15 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2002 #9 of 12 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway198.112.4
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2002 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Ford Ranger23 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Mazda B Pickup23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Toyota Tacoma22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Nissan Frontier21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Dodge Dakota Pickup19 MPG $2,447
  6. 9Chevrolet Silverado16 MPG $2,906
  7. 12Lincoln Blackwood13 MPG $4,558
2002 SilveradoOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Silverado MPG across model years

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12 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
2WD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 2500 2WD		 Gas 10 MPG 13 MPG 11 MPG — $4,227

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2002 Chevrolet Silverado vs. rivals

vs GMC Sierra 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Tundra 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford F150 17 MPG · $2,735/yr F150 saves $171/yr vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Dakota Pickup saves $459/yr vs Ford F150 CNG 12 MPGe · $3,625/yr Silverado saves $719/yr vs Lincoln Blackwood 13 MPG · $4,558/yr Silverado saves $1,651/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado?

Up to 16 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 11 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado?

The 2002 Chevrolet Silverado's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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