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2012 Chevrolet Silverado MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 9 full-size pickups rated for 2012, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 15 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2012 #5 of 9 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	22	9.4	10.7
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 2012 Full-Size Pickups

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1GMC Sierra Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
2Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
3Ford F15019 MPG $2,447
4GMC Sierra18 MPG $2,583
5Chevrolet Silverado18 MPG $2,583
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9Nissan Titan15 MPG $3,100

2012 SilveradoOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,583/yr

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

Silverado MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Silverado C15 XFE 2WD	Flex-fuel	15 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Silverado C15 2WD	Flex-fuel	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Silverado C15 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Silverado K15 4WD	Flex-fuel	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Silverado C15 2WD	Flex-fuel	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Silverado K15 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Silverado K15 4WD	Flex-fuel	13 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Silverado C15 2WD	Flex-fuel	13 MPG	18 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Silverado K15 4WD	Flex-fuel	12 MPG	18 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor: 5.3L 8-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 494 g/mi

2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. rivals

vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Tundra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford F150 19 MPG · $2,447/yr F150 saves $136/yr vs Honda Ridgeline 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Silverado saves $152/yr vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Silverado saves $323/yr vs GMC Sierra Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Sierra Hybrid saves $369/yr vs Nissan Titan 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Silverado saves $517/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Silverado Hybrid saves $369/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado?

Up to 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 14 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado?