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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MPG, Fuel Cost and Recalls
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MPG and annual fuel cost by engine, with EPA ratings and NHTSA recall records below.
At a glance
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 15 to 70 mpg across 31 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Engine / transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 17 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,250 | 472 g/mi |
| 2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 18 mpg | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 465 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,400 | 490 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 513 g/mi |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Diesel | 23 mpg | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | $3,200 | 402 g/mi |
| 2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 536 g/mi |
| 2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 17 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,250 | 473 g/mi |
| 2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 535 g/mi |
| 2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,400 | 482 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 | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $4,450 | 528 g/mi |
| 6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 14 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | $5,050 | 593 g/mi |
| 6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 14 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | $5,050 | 591 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 16 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 514 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 553 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,600 | 531 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 552 g/mi |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Diesel | 22 mpg | 26 mpg | 24 mpg | $3,300 | 428 g/mi |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Diesel | 22 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,450 | 434 g/mi |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Diesel | 21 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,450 | 451 g/mi |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Diesel | 21 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,450 | 448 g/mi |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Diesel | 20 mpg | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,800 | 480 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,850 | 551 g/mi |
| 5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 14 mpg | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,100 | 592 g/mi |
| ElectricityAutomatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive · Electricity | 78 mpg | 63 mpg | 70 mpg | $1,100 | 0 g/mi |
| ElectricityAutomatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive · Electricity | 75 mpg | 61 mpg | 68 mpg | $1,100 | 0 g/mi |
| ElectricityAutomatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive · Electricity | 75 mpg | 61 mpg | 68 mpg | $1,100 | 0 g/mi |
| ElectricityAutomatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive · Electricity | 69 mpg | 59 mpg | 64 mpg | $1,200 | 0 g/mi |
| ElectricityAutomatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive · Electricity | 75 mpg | 61 mpg | 68 mpg | $1,100 | 0 g/mi |
| ElectricityAutomatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive · Electricity | 74 mpg | 60 mpg | 67 mpg | $1,150 | 0 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.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 2.7L 4-cylinder turbo, Automatic 8-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.
2026 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · 25V815000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may not have received an owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.”
Remedy: Dealers will provide the owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252532020. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 25, 2025.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · 26V114000
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) · 26V289000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
2026 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 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gas mileage?
EPA combined ratings run from 15 to 70 mpg across 31 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 2026 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