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2008 Chevrolet Silverado fuel economy

The EPA lists 10 versions of the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. Combined fuel economy ranges from 14 to 17 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 15 city / 20 highway.

At a glance

Combined
14 to 17 MPG depending on version
City and highway
15 and 20 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,950 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Silverado C15 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 152017 MPG $3,950
Silverado C15 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 152017 MPG $3,950
Silverado C15 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.3L FFV Rear-Wheel Drive 152017 MPG $3,950
Silverado C15 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 4.8L Rear-Wheel Drive 141916 MPG $4,200
Silverado K15 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 4.8L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141816 MPG $4,200
Silverado K15 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.3L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141916 MPG $4,200
Silverado K15 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.3L FFV 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141916 MPG $4,200
Silverado C15 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 6.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 131815 MPG $4,450
Silverado K15 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.3L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141815 MPG $4,450
Silverado K15 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 6.0L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 131714 MPG $4,800
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,950 per year in fuel, versus $4,800 for the least efficient.

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