2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?

4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck vs 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck

4WD adds $4,600. Costs $101 more a year in fuel.

$5,206more over 6 years

Blue: 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck. Orange: 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck.

Every 4WD and 2WD pair

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD vs 2WD: every pair
Pair	MSRP	Price step	Rating	Energy a year	Extra over 6 years	Weight gain	Max towing	Ground clearance
2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck	$37,100 $41,700	$4,600	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$5,206	+242 lb	9,900 lb 9,600 lb	7.9 in 8.1 in
Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD	$43,000 $46,300	$3,300	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$3,906	+199 lb	9,500 lb 9,400 lb	7.8 in 8.0 in
LT Crew Cab LB RWD LT Crew Cab LB 4WD	$50,700 $54,000	$3,300	20 mpg 19 mpg	$1,920 $2,021	$3,906	+199 lb	13,100 lb 12,900 lb	7.8 in 8.0 in

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.