What does a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cost to run?
2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck, 17 mpg
$2,259a year in fuel
- 18.8 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $42,853.
- Median truck: $1,920 a year (9 models, 2021).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | $29,300 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $42,853 |
| Work Truck Double Cab RWD | $33,200 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $46,753 |
| 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | $33,900 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $47,453 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | $35,600 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $49,153 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | $35,900 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $49,453 |
| Custom Double Cab RWD | $36,500 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $47,471 |
| Work Truck Double Cab 4WD | $36,500 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $50,053 |
| Custom Crew Cab RWD | $38,900 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $49,871 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | $38,900 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $52,453 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | $39,200 | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | $52,753 |
| Custom Double Cab 4WD | $39,800 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $51,320 |
| LT Double Cab RWD | $40,300 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $51,271 |
| Custom Trail Boss Double Cab 4WD | $41,700 | 16 mpg | $2,400 | $0.20 | $56,100 |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/2FL | $42,100 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $53,620 |
| Custom Crew Cab 4WD | $42,200 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $53,720 |
| Custom Crew Cab LB 4WD | $42,500 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $54,020 |
| LT Crew Cab RWD | $42,700 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $53,671 |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD | $43,000 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $53,971 |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/1LT | $43,600 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $55,120 |
| RST Crew Cab RWD | $43,900 | 21 mpg | $1,829 | $0.15 | $54,871 |
| Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | $44,100 | 16 mpg | $2,400 | $0.20 | $58,500 |
| Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD | $44,400 | 16 mpg | $2,400 | $0.20 | $58,800 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/2FL | $44,500 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $56,020 |
| RST Double Cab 4WD | $44,600 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $56,120 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/1LT | $46,000 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $57,520 |
| LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | $46,300 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $57,820 |
| RST Crew Cab 4WD | $47,200 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $58,720 |
| RST Crew Cab LB 4WD | $47,500 | 20 mpg | $1,920 | $0.16 | $59,020 |
| LTZ Crew Cab RWD | $49,400 | 19 mpg | $2,021 | $0.17 | $61,526 |
| LT Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | $51,500 | 19 mpg | $2,021 | $0.17 | $63,626 |
| LT Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD | $51,800 | 19 mpg | $2,021 | $0.17 | $63,926 |
| LTZ Crew Cab 4WD | $52,700 | 18 mpg | $2,133 | $0.18 | $65,500 |
| LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD | $53,000 | 18 mpg | $2,133 | $0.18 | $65,800 |
| High Country Crew Cab RWD | $53,900 | 19 mpg | $2,021 | $0.17 | $66,026 |
| High Country Crew Cab 4WD | $57,400 | 18 mpg | $2,133 | $0.18 | $70,200 |
| High Country Crew Cab LB 4WD | $57,700 | 18 mpg | $2,133 | $0.18 | $70,500 |
| LT Crew Cab 4WD | $44,500 to $46,000 | 18 mpg | $2,133 | $0.18 | Not established |
| LT Double Cab 4WD | $42,100 to $43,600 | 18 mpg | $2,133 | $0.18 | Not established |
| Regular Cab Work Truck 8 ft 2WD | N/A | 17 mpg | $2,259 | $0.19 | Not established |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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