2025 Chevy Silverado Fuel Efficiency Guide

Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG  

For the 2025 model year, the Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG rating can be as high as up to an EPA-estimated 23/29/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1 Most trucks wish they could deliver such great fuel efficiency. They also wish they could deliver what the Silverado has – no matter if style, performance, comfort, worksite convenience, or all of the above are what draw you to a full-size pickup truck, the Silverado 1500 goes the distance to satisfy.

Its gas and diesel mileage will help you drive miles in a truck that does it all, and this guide covers everything you need to know about those Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MPG figures. Once you've learned more about this pickup's powerful specs, visit Volume Chevrolet to experience them in action with a test drive.

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG at a Glance

  • Engine Options: The 2025 Silverado 1500 offers four engine choices, including gas and diesel powertrains, each designed to balance power and fuel efficiency.
  • Gas Fuel Economy: Depending on the engine and drivetrain, the Silverado 1500 delivers up to an EPA-estimated 18/21/19 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)2 on gas models.
  • Diesel Fuel Economy: Equipped with the renowned 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel, the Chevy Silverado 1500 diesel MPG hits up to an EPA-estimated 23/29/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1
  • Towing and Performance Balance: Even with its hefty towing capabilities and horsepower, the Silverado 1500 maintains a solid MPG rating for its class, offering the best of both capability and fuel efficiency for tough tasks.
What Affects the Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG

What Affects the Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG?

The two most important factors that impact the Chevy Silverado 1500 gas mileage ratings are the engine and drivetrain. Some configurations and trims, due to varying axle ratios, tires, and performance parts, can also affect the gas mileage, namely the Silverado ZR2. That being said, the engine and drivetrain will be the biggest factors.

Every MPG rating listed in the next section, excluding the one for the 6.2-liter V-8, was achieved with a 2WD drivetrain. We say "excluding the 6.2-liter V-8" because it can only be fitted to a new Chevy Silverado 1500 for sale with a 4WD drivetrain.

Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG by Engine

Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG by Engine

The Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG, as mentioned, will vary with the engine you select. For the 2025 model, there are four engines to choose from – here are their specs and the highest fuel economy rating each one can deliver:

  • 2.7-Liter TurboMax Four-Cylinder (2WD): Up to 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque / eight-speed automatic transmission / up to an EPA-estimated 18/21/19 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)2
  • 5.3-Liter EcoTec3 V-8 (2WD): 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque / 10-speed automatic transmission / up to an EPA-estimated 16/21/18 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)3
  • 6.2-Liter EcoTec3 V-8 (4WD): 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque / 10-speed automatic transmission / up to an EPA-estimated 15/20/17 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)4
  • 6.2-Liter EcoTec3 V-8 in the ZR2 (4WD): 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque / 10-speed automatic transmission / up to an EPA-estimated 14/17/15 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)5
  • 3.0-Liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel (2WD): 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque / 10-speed automatic transmission / up to an EPA-estimated 23/29/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)1
Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG by Engine

Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG by Engine

The Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG, as mentioned, will vary with the engine you select. For the 2025 model, there are four engines to choose from – here are their specs and the highest fuel economy rating each one can deliver:

  • 2.7-Liter TurboMax Four-Cylinder (2WD): Up to 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque / eight-speed automatic transmission / up to an EPA-estimated 18/21/19 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)2
  • 5.3-Liter EcoTec3 V-8 (2WD): 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque / 10-speed automatic transmission / up to an EPA-estimated 16/21/18 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)3
  • 6.2-Liter EcoTec3 V-8 (4WD): 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque / 10-speed automatic transmission / up to an EPA-estimated 15/20/17 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)4
  • 6.2-Liter EcoTec3 V-8 in the ZR2 (4WD): 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque / 10-speed automatic transmission / up to an EPA-estimated 14/17/15 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)5
  • 3.0-Liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel (2WD): 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque / 10-speed automatic transmission / up to an EPA-estimated 23/29/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)1

Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG by Year

Max EPA-Est. MPG (Cty / Hwy / Comb) W/ Diesel Engine Max EPA-Est. MPG (Cty / Hwy / Comb) W/ Gasoline Engine
2025 Chevy Silverado 23 / 29 / 261 18 / 21 / 192
2024 Chevy Silverado 23 / 29 / 261 18 / 22 / 2010
2023 Chevy Silverado 24 / 29 / 2611 19 / 22 / 2012
2022 Chevy Silverado 23 / 31 / 2613 19 / 22 / 2012
2021 Chevy Silverado 23 / 33 / 2714 20 / 23 / 2115

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Whether it's the flexible Chevy Silverado 1500 bed sizes or the exceptionally efficient Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG ratings you're after, the Silverado 1500 is built to do everything that the modern driver could ask for. Visit Volume Chevrolet to experience it in person with a test drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MPG rating for the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500?

The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG ratings vary depending on several factors, but at its most efficient, it will be an EPA-estimated 23/29/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1 This is achievable with the 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine and 2WD. For gasoline powertrains, the TurboMax with 2WD lets the Silverado 1500 deliver up to an EPA-estimated 18/21/19 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).2

Does the drivetrain (2WD vs. 4WD) impact the MPG of the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500?

Yes, your drivetrain will impact the Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG ratings – 4WD will be less efficient than 2WD due to its mechanical resistance from powering all four wheels. With 2WD trucks, the front wheels are unpowered, meaning they can easily coast along. Since 4WD models send power to their front wheels, they will coast less effectively, and more fuel will be needed to maintain the same speed.

Can using premium fuel improve the MPG of the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500?

Using premium fuel in an engine that only needs regular fuel will not make any noticeable differences in performance or MPGs. Premium fuel is designed for higher-performance engines with high cylinder compression ratios, as these designs require their fuel to ignite at only precise points in the combustion cycle. If the engine does not require premium fuel, then the Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG will not be affected by it.

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1EPA-estimated 23 city/29 hwy 3.0-liter turbo-diesel and 2WD.

2EPA-estimated 18 city/21 hwy 2.7-liter four-cylinder and 2WD.

3EPA-estimated 16 city/21 hwy 5.3-liter V-8 and 2WD.

4EPA-estimated 15 city/20 hwy 6.2-liter V-8 and 4WD.

5EPA-estimated 14 city/17 hwy 6.2-liter and 4WD in ZR2.

6EPA-estimated 17 city/20 hwy 2.7-liter four-cylinder and 4WD.

7EPA-estimated 16 city/19 hwy 5.3-liter V-8 and 4WD.

8EPA-estimated 22 city/26 hwy 3.0-liter turbo-diesel and 4WD.

9EPA-estimated 20 city/23 hwy 3.0-liter turbo-diesel and 4WD in ZR2.

10EPA-estimated 18 city/22 hwy 2.7-liter four-cylinder and 2WD in 2024 models.

11EPA-estimated 24 city/29 hwy 3.0-liter turbo-diesel and 2WD in 2023 models.

12EPA-estimated 19 city/22 hwy 2.7-liter four-cylinder and 2WD in 2022 and 2023 models.

13EPA-estimated 23 city/31 hwy 3.0-liter turbo-diesel and 2WD in 2022 models.

14EPA-estimated 23 city/33 hwy 3.0-liter turbo-diesel and 2WD in 2021 models.

15EPA-estimated 20 city/23 hwy 2.7-liter four-cylinder and 2WD in 2021 models.

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