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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — Specs, MPG, Safety & Recalls

23 EPA configurations across Rear-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive. Explore the differences below, with NHTSA safety candidates and model-year recall information kept in their source context.

Vehicle overview

Model year 2023
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Silverado 1500
Model year
2023
EPA vehicle classes
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel types available
Gasoline or E85, Regular, Diesel, Premium
Available EPA configurations
23

This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every Silverado 1500.

Combined economy across configurations

Diesel22–26MPG4 configurations
E8512–13MPG3 configurations
Premium Gasoline15–17MPG3 configurations
Regular Gasoline16–20MPG16 configurations

Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.

Configurations & fuel economy

EPA FuelEconomy.gov

EPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.

All 23 EPA configurations. Fuel economy uses U.S. gallons; MPGe measures gasoline-equivalent energy efficiency.
EPA model / IDEngine / cylindersFuel / technologyDrive / transmissionEPA fuel economy
Silverado 2WDEPA 45770 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD5.3 L8 cylindersGasoline or E85FFVRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG16 city / 20 highway / 18 combined
E85 · MPG12 city / 15 highway / 13 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 496 g/mile
Silverado 2WDEPA 45771 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD5.3 L8 cylindersRegularRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG17 city / 21 highway / 19 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 478 g/mile
Silverado 2WDEPA 45772 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD3 L6 cylindersDieselDieselRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Diesel · MPG24 city / 29 highway / 26 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 396 g/mile
Silverado 2WDEPA 45773 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD5.3 L8 cylindersRegularRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG16 city / 20 highway / 18 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 500 g/mile
Silverado 2WDEPA 45774 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD5.3 L8 cylindersRegularRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG17 city / 21 highway / 19 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 478 g/mile
Silverado 2WDEPA 45775 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD2.7 L4 cylindersRegularRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG19 city / 22 highway / 20 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 446 g/mile
Silverado 2WDEPA 45776 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD2.7 L4 cylindersRegularRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG19 city / 21 highway / 20 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 453 g/mile
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 45784 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD5.3 L8 cylindersGasoline or E85FFV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG15 city / 19 highway / 17 combined
E85 · MPG11 city / 14 highway / 12 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 524 g/mile
Silverado 4WDEPA 45785 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD5.3 L8 cylindersGasoline or E85FFV4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG15 city / 19 highway / 17 combined
E85 · MPG11 city / 14 highway / 12 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 524 g/mile
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 45786 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD6.2 L8 cylindersPremium4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline · MPG14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 567 g/mile
Silverado 4WDEPA 45787 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD2.7 L4 cylindersRegular4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG18 city / 21 highway / 19 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 462 g/mile
Silverado 4WDEPA 45788 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD5.3 L8 cylindersRegular4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG16 city / 20 highway / 17 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 523 g/mile
Silverado 4WDEPA 45789 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD5.3 L8 cylindersRegular4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG16 city / 20 highway / 17 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 522 g/mile
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 45790 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD5.3 L8 cylindersRegular4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG15 city / 18 highway / 16 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 552 g/mile
Silverado 4WDEPA 45791 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD5.3 L8 cylindersRegular4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG15 city / 19 highway / 17 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 535 g/mile
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 45792 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD5.3 L8 cylindersRegular4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 555 g/mile
Silverado 4WDEPA 45793 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD6.2 L8 cylindersPremium4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline · MPG16 city / 20 highway / 17 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 513 g/mile
Silverado 4WD ZR2EPA 45794 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD6.2 L8 cylindersPremium4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline · MPG14 city / 17 highway / 15 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 585 g/mile
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 45795 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD2.7 L4 cylindersRegular4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG17 city / 18 highway / 17 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 512 g/mile
Silverado 4WDEPA 45796 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD3 L6 cylindersDieselDiesel4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Diesel · MPG22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 425 g/mile
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 45797 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD3 L6 cylindersDieselDiesel4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Diesel · MPG21 city / 23 highway / 22 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 463 g/mile
Silverado 4WDEPA 45798 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD3 L6 cylindersDieselDiesel4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd
Diesel · MPG22 city / 27 highway / 24 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 423 g/mile
Silverado 4WDEPA 45799 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD2.7 L4 cylindersRegular4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline · MPG18 city / 21 highway / 19 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 459 g/mile

These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.

Safety ratings

NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026

NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.

NHTSA VEHICLE 18267

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD

Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 18268

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD

Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 18271

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD

Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 18272

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD

Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 18275

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
4 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 18276

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
4 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

Check NHTSA’s current safety ratings (opens in a new tab)

Recall information

NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026
Check recall eligibility with your VIN.

These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)

3 campaigns in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.

22V903000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREDecember 8, 2022

Returned for: Silverado 1500

Campaign number
22V903000
Report date
December 8, 2022

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy

The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

24V674000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMPSeptember 12, 2024

Returned for: Silverado 1500

Campaign number
24V674000
Report date
September 12, 2024

Summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Remedy

The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.

25V274000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALApril 24, 2025

Returned for: Silverado 1500

Campaign number
25V274000
Report date
April 24, 2025

Summary

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. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

Data sources & last checked dates

Static public-data snapshot

This page is built from stored public data. Each date below belongs to that source’s stored snapshot; safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.

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