2021 Chevrolet Silverado Cab Chassis 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
14
MPG
Highway
17
MPG
Combined
15
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
17
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
16
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
13
Hwy
17
Comb
14
Fuel cost: $4,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,500

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-10,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 2/10
GHG Score: 2/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
593 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
19.8 barrels

Specifications

Engine
5.3L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
5.3L, 8-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$4,490/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,957/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,888/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$4,136/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$4,522/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$4,510/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$5,591/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,618/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$4,344/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$4,448/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 15 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems724 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 724 owner complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD. Top reported issues include engine, power train and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
371
Power Train
212
Electrical System
98
Brakes
39
Steering
39
Structure
25
Fuel System
25
Air Bags
17

2021 Chevrolet Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD problems by category: Engine: 371 complaints, Power Train: 212 complaints, Electrical System: 98 complaints, Brakes: 39 complaints, Steering: 39 complaints, Structure: 25 complaints, Fuel System: 25 complaints, Air Bags: 17 complaints.

28
Crashes Reported
17
Fires Reported
11
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 05/02/2026ODI#11735307
Vehicle: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado VIN: [XXX] Mileage at time of incident: Approximately 68,000 miles Date of incident: April 24, 2026 Approximate speed: 75 mph Weather/road conditions: Clear, sunny d…
EngineFiled: 04/23/2026ODI#11733351
For the second time in my 2021 Chevrolet Silverado with a 5.3-liter engine, I've had GM lifter failure. It's directly related to the Active Fuel Management System (AFM), and was confirmed by my Chevro…
Power TrainFiled: 08/20/2025ODI#11681773
General Motors is selling vehicles that are unsafe, unreliable, and unfit for consumers. My experience shows a clear pattern of negligence, misrepresentation, and disregard for public safety. On or ab…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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