2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Pickup Trucks 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 10-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
23
Hwy
29
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
21
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
21
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
21
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
21
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
399 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.7 barrels

Specifications

Engine
5.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

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

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost by State

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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems74 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 74 owner complaints for the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2WD. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
35
Electrical System
21
Power Train
15
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
8
Fuel System
6
Brakes
4
Steering
4
Speed Control
3

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2WD problems by category: Engine: 35 complaints, Electrical System: 21 complaints, Power Train: 15 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 8 complaints, Fuel System: 6 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Steering: 4 complaints, Speed Control: 3 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
4
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 05/15/2026ODI#11737983
2025 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab, VIN [XXX] , purchased new in April 2025. Total transaction value exceeded $50,000 including trade in of previous vehicle. Has experienced repeated serious electrical…
EngineFiled: 03/06/2026ODI#11722622
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine in my 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 experienced a catastrophic internal failure caused by …
Power TrainFiled: 05/31/2025ODI#11664089
My 2025 Certified Pre-owned, 10 day old truck with approx. 6200 miles, was parked and I was unable to shift into reverse (as if in neutral). I put the truck in drive and entered the highway. About hal…

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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