Does the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck.
- Regular: 37 of 45 trims. Diesel: 8 of 45 trims.
- Premium by choice: $424 more a year.
- 8% of 13 trucks (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | 4.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Work Truck Double Cab RWD | 4.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | 4.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | 4.3L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | 4.3L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Custom Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Work Truck Double Cab 4WD | 4.3L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Custom Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | 4.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | 4.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Custom Double Cab 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| LT Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Custom Trail Boss Double Cab 4WD | 4.3L | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/2FL | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Custom Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Custom Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| LT Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| RST Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | 4.3L 6cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD | 4.3L 6cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/2FL | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| RST Double Cab 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| RST Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| RST Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| LTZ Crew Cab RWD | 5.3L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| MD 2WD Reg Cab Work Truck | N/A | Diesel | 14 to 27 | N/A | N/A |
| LT Trail Boss Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| LT Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| MD 4WD Reg Cab Work Truck | N/A | Diesel | 14 to 24 | N/A | N/A |
| LTZ Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| MD 2WD Crew Cab Work Truck | N/A | Diesel | 14 to 27 | N/A | N/A |
| High Country Crew Cab RWD | 5.3L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| MD 2WD Reg Cab LT | N/A | Diesel | 14 to 27 | N/A | N/A |
| MD 4WD Crew Cab Work Truck | N/A | Diesel | 14 to 24 | N/A | N/A |
| MD 4WD Reg Cab LT | N/A | Diesel | 14 to 24 | N/A | N/A |
| High Country Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| High Country Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| MD 2WD Crew Cab LT | N/A | Diesel | 14 to 27 | N/A | N/A |
| MD 4WD Crew Cab LT | N/A | Diesel | 14 to 24 | N/A | N/A |
| LT Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| LT Double Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Regular Cab Work Truck 8 ft 2WD | 4.3L 6cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | Regular |
| 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2WD Reg Cab 140" | Regular |
| 2021 Ford F-150 | XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box | Regular |
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado | Work Truck Extended Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Tundra | SR Double Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2021 RAM 1500 | Classic Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Tacoma | SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT RWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
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