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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MPG, Fuel Cost and Recalls
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MPG and annual fuel cost by engine, with EPA ratings and NHTSA recall records below.
At a glance
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 15 to 26 mpg across 25 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Engine / transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,400 | 496 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 17 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,250 | 478 g/mi |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Diesel | 24 mpg | 29 mpg | 26 mpg | $3,050 | 396 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,400 | 500 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 17 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,250 | 478 g/mi |
| 2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 446 g/mi |
| 2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 19 mpg | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 453 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 524 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 524 g/mi |
| 6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 14 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $4,750 | 567 g/mi |
| 2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 18 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,250 | 462 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 523 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 522 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 552 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 535 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 555 g/mi |
| 6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 16 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $4,450 | 513 g/mi |
| 6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 14 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | $5,050 | 585 g/mi |
| 2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 17 mpg | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 512 g/mi |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Diesel | 22 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | $3,300 | 425 g/mi |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Diesel | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,600 | 463 g/mi |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Diesel | 22 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | $3,300 | 423 g/mi |
| 2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 18 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,250 | 459 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 564 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 553 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.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 5.3L 8-cylinder, Automatic 10-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.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 3 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 22V903000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP · 24V674000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL · 25V274000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gas mileage?
EPA combined ratings run from 15 to 26 mpg across 25 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 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have recalls?
NHTSA returned 3 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