Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD across 8 model years, from the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD through the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD. The most recent 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD returns 17 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2005 | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2004 | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2003 | 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2002 | 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD | 16 MPG | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2001 | 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2000 | 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1999 | 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
How the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD compares against the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class for the 2006 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.