Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD
18.6 MPG The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD is EPA-rated at 18.6 MPG combined (16.2 city / 22.6 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 806 gallons, $2581 a year in fuel, or $0.172 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2018 run it averages 17.2 MPG, improving by 2.4 MPG over 12 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 | $0.134 | $1344 | $2016 | $2688 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.161 | $1613 | $2419 | $3226 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.172 | $1720 | $2581 | $3441 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.188 | $1882 | $2823 | $3763 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.215 | $2151 | $3226 | $4301 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.242 | $2419 | $3629 | $4839 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.269 | $2688 | $4032 | $5376 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 18.6 MPG | 16.2 | 22.6 | $3540 | 483 | 5 |
| 2017 | 18.6 MPG | 16.2 | 22.6 | $3360 | 484 | 5 |
| 2016 | 18.6 MPG | 16.2 | 22.4 | $3360 | 485 | 5 |
| 2015 | 18.8 MPG | 16.3 | 22.8 | $3338 | 482 | 4 |
| 2014 | 19.5 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3200 | 463 | 2 |
| 2013 | 16 MPG | 14.3 | 19.5 | $3913 | 559 | 4 |
| 2012 | 16 MPG | 14.3 | 19.5 | $3913 | 559 | 4 |
| 2011 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19.5 | $3913 | 559 | 4 |
| 2010 | 16.3 MPG | 14.3 | 19.8 | $3838 | 548 | 4 |
| 2009 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19.6 | $3900 | 556 | 8 |
| 2008 | 16.4 MPG | 14.4 | 19.4 | $3800 | 543 | 5 |
| 2007 | 16.2 MPG | 14.2 | 19.2 | $3850 | 550 | 5 |
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 29 standard pickup trucks 2wd models tracked here, the Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD ranks 14 on current figures, against a class average of 18.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD (19.8), Chevrolet Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD (20), Ford F150 Pickup 2WD (20), Ford F150 Pickup 2WD FFV (20), GMC Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD (20).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 483 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD get?
The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD is rated at 18.6 MPG combined by the EPA — 16.2 city and 22.6 highway. Across all 12 model years in the database it averages 17.2 MPG, ranging from 14 to 20 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 18.6 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 806 gallons — roughly $2581 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.172 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2018 model is $3540.
Has the Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 16.2 MPG in 2007 to 18.6 in 2018 — an improvement of 2.4 MPG, or 15% across 12 model years.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 14 of 29 in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.7 MPG. That is 0.1 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.