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1999 Chevrolet Silverado MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup offered in 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 17 MPG. Among 13 full-size pickups rated for 1999, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1999 #9 of 13 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway218.911.2
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1999 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Ford Ranger EV58 MPGe $1,566
  2. 2Ford Ranger21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Mazda B Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Toyota Tacoma21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Nissan Frontier21 MPG $2,214
  6. 9Chevrolet Silverado17 MPG $2,735
  7. 13Chevrolet K1500 Pickup14 MPG $3,321
1999 SilveradoOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,735/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Silverado MPG across model years

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12 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 2500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 16 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 2500 2WD		 Gas 11 MPG 15 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. rivals

vs Ford F150 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Sierra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Silverado saves $171/yr vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Dakota Pickup saves $288/yr vs Ford F250 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Silverado saves $586/yr vs Ford Ranger 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Ranger saves $521/yr vs Ford Ranger EV 58 MPGe · $1,566/yr Ranger EV saves $1,169/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 12 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado?

The 1999 Chevrolet Silverado's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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