Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD

19992006 · 48 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
16
Best
17

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 48 different configurations spanning model years 1999 through 2006. Over this period, the Silverado 1500 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 MPG to 17 MPG, with an overall average of 16 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2006
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2006
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
2006
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500151917MPG
2006
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2006
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2006
6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,600131815MPG
2006
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,750141916MPG
2005
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2005
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
2005
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500151917MPG
2005
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2005
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2005
6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,600131815MPG
2005
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$3,750141916MPG
2004
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2004
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2004
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
2004
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2004
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
2004
6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131614MPG
2004
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$4,000131815MPG
2003
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2003
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2003
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2003
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2003
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131715MPG
2003
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$4,000131815MPG
2002
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
2002
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131715MPG
2002
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
2002
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2002
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2002
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131715MPG
2001
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
2001
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2001
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2001
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2001
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2000
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
2000
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2000
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2000
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2000
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1999
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1999
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1999
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1999
4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1999
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG

Historical Efficiency

2006
17
2005
17
2004
16
2003
16
2002
16
2001
17
2000
17
1999
17

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Silverado 1500 2WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Chevrolet Chevrolet C, K, R, V-series pickup/Silverado grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
7,992
Total Deaths
4,547

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
23.0%
Fire Occurrence
3.1%
Speeding Involved
17.8%
DUI Involved
22.6%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

82%
Front
12%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes660
Fatalities
397
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2022
Fatal Crashes743
Fatalities
462
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2021
Fatal Crashes803
Fatalities
456
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2020
Fatal Crashes798
Fatalities
443
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2019
Fatal Crashes730
Fatalities
415
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2018
Fatal Crashes794
Fatalities
455
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2017
Fatal Crashes826
Fatalities
469
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2016
Fatal Crashes911
Fatalities
501
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2015
Fatal Crashes887
Fatalities
472
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2014
Fatal Crashes840
Fatalities
477
Deaths/Crash
0.57

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2006
2
2005
4
2004
3
2003
6
2002
1
2001
1
2000
4
1999
19
Critical
Moderate
Advisory