2020 Chevrolet Silverado
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. with diesel and gasoline power. The EPA lists 27 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 15 to 27 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100 to $5,300 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Diesel, Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 15-27 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 27 / 15 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,100-$5,300 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 383-594 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 1-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Silverado costs about $3,100 to $5,300 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,843. Over five years that is about $19,213 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 $6,000 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard pickup trucks 4wd in this dataset is about 18 MPG. The Silverado sits roughly 3 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Diesel | 27 MPG | $3,500 |
| Silverado 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Diesel | 25 MPG | $3,750 |
| Silverado 2WD | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,100 |
| Silverado 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| Silverado 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| Silverado 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Silverado 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Silverado 4WD TrailBoss | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Silverado 4WD TrailBoss | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Silverado 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| Silverado 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| Silverado 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,700 |
| Silverado 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| Silverado 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $3,800 |
| Silverado 4WD TrailBoss | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,700 |
| Silverado 4WD TrailBoss | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $4,050 |
| Silverado 4WD TrailBoss | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $4,050 |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 15 MPG | $4,300 |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 15 MPG | $4,300 |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 15 MPG | $4,300 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Silverado records tailpipe CO₂ of 383-594 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 1-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as standard pickup trucks 4wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.