2016 Chevrolet Silverado
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hybrid power. The EPA lists 14 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250 to $3,800 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 17-20 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 20 / 17 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,250-$3,800 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 447-537 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Silverado costs about $3,250 to $3,800 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,579. Over five years that is about $17,893 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Silverado configuration spends about $4,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard pickup trucks 2wd in this dataset is about 19 MPG. The Silverado sits roughly 1 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado C15 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| Silverado K15 Cab Chassis 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Silverado records tailpipe CO₂ of 447-537 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as standard pickup trucks 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.