Does the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the Work Truck Regular Cab RWD.
- Regular: 39 of 40 trims. Diesel: 1 of 40 trims.
- Premium by choice: $379 more a year.
- 21% of 14 trucks (2025) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck Regular Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Work Truck Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Regular Cab Work Truck 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Custom Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Double Cab Work Truck 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Custom Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Crew Cab Work Truck 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Double Cab Custom 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| LT Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Crew Cab Custom 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Custom Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/2FL | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| LT Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" LT w/1LT | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| RST Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 19 | $2,021 | $2,400 |
| Crew Cab Custom Trail Boss 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Custom Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Double Cab RST 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/2FL | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" LT w/1LT | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Crew Cab RST 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| RST Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| LTZ Crew Cab RWD | 5.3L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Crew Cab LT Trail Boss 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| LT Trail Boss Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Crew Cab LTZ 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| LTZ Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| High Country Crew Cab RWD | 5.3L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Crew Cab High Country 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| High Country Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Crew Cab ZR2 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | Diesel | 21 | N/A | N/A |
| Crew Cab LT 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Double Cab LT 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 16 to 18 | N/A | N/A |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Work Truck Regular Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 | Pro Regular Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2025 Ford F-150 | XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box | Regular |
| 2025 Chevrolet Colorado | 2WD Crew Cab WT | Premium |
| 2025 Toyota Tundra | SR Double Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2025 RAM 1500 | Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | Premium |
| 2025 Toyota Tacoma | SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
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