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2009 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD
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2009 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD
Fuel Economy
  
 
Fuel Type
Gasoline
E85
  
MPG (city)
14
10
  
MPG (highway)
19
14
  
MPG (combined)
16
12
  
Fuel Economics
  
Cost to Drive 25 Miles
$2.59
$5.88
  
Fuel to Drive 25 Miles
1.56 gal
2.08 gal
  
Annual Fuel Cost
$1556
$3524
  
   
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions*
Worst
Best
This vehicle emits 11.40 tons of greenhouse gas per year. The most efficient vehicles emit 3.1 tons; the least efficient vehicles emit 15.3 tons.
16.2
3.5
 
11.40 tons
9.20 tons
Safety
    
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NA
    
 
This vehicle is available in multiple versions that look the same, but may have different air pollution scores. (See "How to Identify a Clean Car") All versions may not be available in your area.
Availability
score: 06
All states except CA,MA,ME,NY,VT
BIN5
9GMXT05.3373
score: 07
All states except CA,MA,ME,NY,VT
BIN4
9GMXT05.3381
   
EPA's Green Vehicle Guide provides additional information on the EPA air pollution scores.    
   
Size Class
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
  
Engine Size (liters)
5.3
Cylinders
8
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Gas Guzzler
no
Turbocharger
no
Supercharger
no
Passenger Volume
NA
Luggage Volume
NA
Additional Engine Characteristics

Annual Fuel Costs and Greenhouse Gas Estimates are based on 45% highway driving, 55% city driving, and 15000 annual miles.

Assumed Fuel Prices:

  • Regular: 1.66
  • Premium: 1.92
  • Diesel: 2.42
  • CNG: 2.55
  • Electricity: 0.08 per kilowatt hour
  • E85: 2.82
  • LPG: 2.10

GHG-Greenhouse gas emissions expressed in CO2 equivalents. Estimates include the full fuel cycle and exclude vehicle manufacture. (U.S. Department of Energy, GREET Model, Argonne National Laboratory)

Color vehicle photographs have been provided by the vehicle manufacturers or their representative and are used with their permission. Black and white photographs are as published in Ward's Automotive Yearbook(R), 1985-1999 and are used by permission of Ward's Communications, a world leader in automotive information.