Chevrolet Silverado 4WD ZR2
15 MPG The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD ZR2 is EPA-rated at 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1000 gallons, $3200 a year in fuel, or $0.213 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2022–2026 run it averages 16.2 MPG, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.213 | $2133 | $3200 | $4267 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.233 | $2333 | $3500 | $4667 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.267 | $2667 | $4000 | $5333 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.300 | $3000 | $4500 | $6000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.333 | $3333 | $5000 | $6667 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 MPG | 14 | 17 | $5150 | 591 | 1 |
| 2025 | 18 MPG | 17 | 20 | $4425 | 535 | 2 |
| 2024 | 18 MPG | 17 | 19.5 | $4425 | 538 | 2 |
| 2023 | 15 MPG | 14 | 17 | $5150 | 585 | 1 |
| 2022 | 15 MPG | 14 | 17 | $5150 | 588 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 33 standard pickup trucks 4wd models tracked here, the Chevrolet Silverado 4WD ZR2 ranks 27 on current figures, against a class average of 17.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD (15.5), Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4WD (15.5), Ford Ranger Pickup 4WD (15.5), Mazda B4000 4WD (15.5), Ford F150 RAPTOR 4WD (16).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 591 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Silverado 4WD ZR2 get?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD ZR2 is rated at 15 MPG combined by the EPA — 14 city and 17 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 16.2 MPG, ranging from 15 to 21 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Silverado 4WD ZR2 cost in fuel per year?
At 15 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1000 gallons — roughly $3200 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.213 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $5150.
Has the Chevrolet Silverado 4WD ZR2 become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 15 MPG today against 15 in 2022 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 4WD ZR2 efficient for its class?
It ranks 27 of 33 in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 17.2 MPG. That is 2.2 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.