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2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MPG, Fuel Cost and Recalls
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MPG and annual fuel cost by engine, with EPA ratings and NHTSA recall records below.
At a glance
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 12 to 17 mpg across 12 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Engine / transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| 4.3L 6-cylinderManual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 522.7647058823529 g/mi |
| 4.8L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 14 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| 4.8L 8-cylinderManual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 14 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 14 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 14 mpg | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| 6.0L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 11 mpg | 15 mpg | 12 mpg | $5,100 | 740.5833333333334 g/mi |
| 4.3L 6-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 14 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555.4375 g/mi |
| 4.3L 6-cylinderManual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 13 mpg | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| 4.8L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 14 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| 4.8L 8-cylinderManual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 13 mpg | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592.4666666666667 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 13 mpg | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | $4,400 | 634.7857142857143 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 4.3L 6-cylinder, Automatic 4-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 0 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-042000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 NHTSA safety ratings
No rating is published in the stored record for this year and model.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05Frequently asked questions
What is the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gas mileage?
EPA combined ratings run from 12 to 17 mpg across 12 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
Are these real-world MPG figures for the Silverado 1500?
These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have recalls?
NHTSA returned 0 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05Last updated