2024 Chevrolet Silverado: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado gets 15 to 26 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Silverado 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel) #5 at 26 mpg. The electric versions are rated 63 to 67 MPGe, with a range of up to 450 miles.
How the Silverado ranks in its class
In the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2024, the Silverado ranks 1st (tied with 2 others) of 11 for combined mileage (24 mpg), 8th (tied with 1 other) of 11 for yearly fuel cost ($3,300 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 4th (tied with 1 other) of 11 for tailpipe CO2 (416 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 21 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 417 grams per mile.
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2024, its electric version ranks 3rd of 4 for combined mileage (67 MPGe) and 3rd of 4 for yearly fuel cost ($1,150 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 68.5 MPGe and costs $1,125 a year.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 100 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Silverado's best version, 12 other models get the same and 149 get less. The 2024 Silverado's cheapest version costs $3,100 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 146 cost less, 20 the same and 89 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 4 of 11)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
$3,537 a year
2024 Silverado 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel) #5, 6-cyl 3.0 L: 23 mpg city, 29 highway, 26 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Silverado version is $3,650 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
26miles per gallon, combined
$0.24fuel cost per mile
577gallons a year
$17,683fuel cost over 5 years
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Silverado; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Silverado 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel) #5 puts out 397 grams per mile; across the 31 tested versions the figure runs from 0 to 591.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Silverado 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel) #5: fuel economy score 5 (2 to 9 across versions), greenhouse gas score 5 (2 to 10 across versions).
Electric range and charging
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
Version
Range mi
Charge at 240 V
MPGe
kWh per 100 mi
Cost per 100 mi
2024 Silverado EV #2Electric
393
11 h
67
50.5
$7.57
2024 Silverado EV #1Electric
450
12.7 h
63
53.4
$8.01
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Silverado gas version, hybrid and electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
Vehicle
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD
5 of 5
4 of 5
5 of 5
4 of 5
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV PU/CC AWD
not rated
not rated
not rated
not rated
The agency lists 7 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 325 complaints, 2 recalls, 4 investigations.
Counted here: agency records filed under SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO EV. Left out: SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 2500 HD, SILVERADO 3500, SILVERADO 3500 HD, SILVERADO 4500, SILVERADO 5500, SILVERADO 6500, because heavy-duty vehicles (2500 and above, or HD) are a different line than the EPA versions on this page cover.
Owner complaints, 2024
351 complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
Part named in the reports
Reports
Engine
155
Power Train
100
Electrical System
55
Unknown Or Other
28
Fuel/Propulsion System
23
9 of the 351 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 3 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Counted here: agency records filed under SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO EV. Left out: SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 2500 HD, SILVERADO 3500, SILVERADO 3500 HD, SILVERADO 4500, SILVERADO 5500, SILVERADO 6500, because heavy-duty vehicles (2500 and above, or HD) are a different line than the EPA versions on this page cover.
Safety recalls
6 recalls are on file for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Counted here: agency records filed under SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO EV. Left out: SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 2500 HD, SILVERADO 3500, SILVERADO 3500 HD, SILVERADO 4500, SILVERADO 5500, SILVERADO 6500, because heavy-duty vehicles (2500 and above, or HD) are a different line than the EPA versions on this page cover.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Reported 24 Apr 2025, campaign 25V274000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine.
Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Anchorage
Reported 16 Jan 2025, campaign 25V015000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2024-2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup trucks. The bolt that secures the rear center seat belt assembly to the seat structure may not have been properly tightened.
Fix: GM will tighten the bolt that attaches the center seat belt assembly to the rear seat structure, free of charge.
Trailer Hitches
Reported 21 Aug 2024, campaign 24V626000
OEM Systems, LLC (OEM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles. The rear bumper mounting bracket may not be sufficient for towing, which can allow the towed trailer to detach from the vehicle.
Fix: OEM will replace the rear bumper mounting bracket and hitch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in August 2024.
Electrical System:Wiring
Reported 9 May 2024, campaign 24V320000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV SUV, and GMC Sierra EV vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2024.
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
Reported 8 Feb 2024, campaign 24V087000
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. An incorrect seat belt bezel on the second-row center seat belt may damage or tear the seat belt in the event of a crash.
Fix: Do not allow passengers to sit in the second-row center seat until remedied. Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt bezel, free of charge.
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported 22 Nov 2023, campaign 23V786000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GMC Hummer EV pick up, 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, and 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV vehicles. The left or right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts may not be tightened properly.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023.
More Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD for 2024
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Silverado itself is at 24 mpg.
Which 2024 Chevrolet Silverado gets the best mileage?
The 2024 Silverado 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel) #5 with 26 mpg combined (23 city, 29 highway).
How much does a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado cost to fuel for a year?
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado costs between $1,150 and $5,150 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Silverado EV #2 at $1,150; the dearest is the 2024 Silverado 4WD ZR2 (Gas) at $5,150. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Silverado get?
How does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado rank among 2024 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD models?
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado is 1st of 11 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado at 24 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 21 mpg. In the list, the next one behind is the 2024 GMC Sierra at 24 mpg.
Did the Silverado change from 2023 to 2024?
The 2023 model had 25 tested versions and the 2024 model has 31. The best figure went from 26 to 26 mpg (no change).
How far can the electric Silverado go on a full charge?
2024 Silverado EV #2: 393 miles; 2024 Silverado EV #1: 450 miles, by the agency's tests.
How long does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2024 Silverado EV #2 takes 11 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 50.5 kWh per 100 miles, about $7.57 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
How did the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV PU/CC AWD: not rated. The agency lists 7 variants; the first 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado?
351 complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Engine (155 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado have recalls?
The agency's database lists 6 recalls for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.