This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. The EPA rates 2 separate variants of this car (different engine, transmission, or drivetrain combinations), and you can compare them side by side in the trims table.

Key takeaways

  • The most efficient car in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class for the 2019 model year is the Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV at 26 MPG.
  • EPA estimates this car costs around $6,750 more in fuel over five years than an average new vehicle of the same model year.

Fuel economy at a glance

These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.

When the EPA tests several variants of the same nameplate (for example, a front-wheel-drive version and an all-wheel-drive version), each gets its own rating. The figures shown here are the headline variant, taken as the configuration with the best combined MPG. The trims table further down covers all 2 variants side by side.

Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).

Combined MPG 17 MPG
City MPG 15 MPG
Highway MPG 19 MPG
Annual fuel cost $3,500
Tailpipe CO₂ 523 g/mi
Fuel type Regular

How the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD compares

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD returns 17 combined MPG. Cars in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year average 20.5 MPG, which puts this car behind the class average by about 17%.

The most efficient car in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class for the 2019 model year is the Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV at 26 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.

For broader context, the average new car of the 2019 model year (across all classes) returns 26.8 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2019 model year is on its own page.

2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD
17 MPG
Class average, 2019
20.5 MPG
Class best, 2019
26 MPG
Average new car, 2019
26.8 MPG

Trim variants rated for 2019

The EPA rates 2 separate variants of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD. The differences come from the engine size, transmission type, and drivetrain (front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and so on). The same nameplate can land several MPG apart depending on the configuration you actually buy.

Engine and transmission Drive Combined City Highway Annual cost
4.3L, 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
5.3L, 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 16 MPG 14 MPG 19 MPG $3,750

Annual fuel cost across driving patterns

The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for regular gasoline, which is $3.99/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.

The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 882.4 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).

Driving pattern Estimated annual fuel cost
Light driver, 7,500 miles per year $1,750
Average driver, 15,000 miles per year $3,500
Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year $5,833

Compare against other Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD for 2019

If you are cross-shopping the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.

The Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV leads this group at 26 MPG, 9 MPG ahead of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD.

Specifications

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD runs a 4.3-liter 6-cylinder engine paired with a automatic 6-spd, sending power through rear-wheel drive.

Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.

Vehicle class
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Engine
4.3L 6-cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 6-spd
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel type
Regular
Annual petroleum use
17.5 barrels per year

Common questions about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD

Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD.

  • Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD fuel efficient?
    Not particularly. The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD returns 17 combined MPG, which trails the average car in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class for the same model year by about 17%.
  • What MPG does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD get?
    The EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD at 17 combined MPG, 15 MPG in city driving, and 19 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is.
  • How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD per year?
    The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $3,500 for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade.
  • What fuel does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD use?
    The EPA lists the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD as running on regular gasoline. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity.
  • How much CO₂ does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD emit?
    Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 523 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 7,845 kilograms of CO₂.
  • What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD?
    City driving returns 15 MPG and highway driving returns 19 MPG, a gap of 4 MPG. The two figures are close enough that the car will hold its rated efficiency well across most driving patterns.
  • What engine is in the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD?
    The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD has a 4.3-liter 6-cylinder engine (EPA description: SIDI).
  • What transmission and drivetrain does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD have?
    The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD comes with a automatic 6-spd transmission and rear-wheel drive.
  • How does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD compare to the best car in its class?
    The most efficient car in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD class for the 2019 model year is the Ford Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV at 26 combined MPG. The Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD returns 17 MPG, a gap of 9 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.
  • How much more does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD cost in fuel compared to an average car?
    The EPA estimates that over five years, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD will cost about $6,750 more in fuel than an average new vehicle of the same model year. The difference accumulates because the car uses more fuel per mile, not because of any one-off charge at the dealership.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.