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2003 Chevrolet Silverado MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup offered in 14 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 13 full-size pickups rated for 2003, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2003 #9 of 13 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway198.112.4
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2003 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Ford Ranger23 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Mazda B Pickup23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Toyota Tacoma22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Nissan Frontier21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Dodge Dakota Pickup17 MPG $2,735
  6. 9Chevrolet Silverado16 MPG $2,906
  7. 13Lincoln Blackwood13 MPG $4,558
2003 SilveradoOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Silverado MPG across model years

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14 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
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 · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 2WD		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 1500 4WD		 Flex-fuel 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado SS 1500 AWD		 Gas 12 MPG 15 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
RWD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Silverado 2500 2WD (Bifuel)		 Bi-fuel 10 MPG 11 MPG 10 MPG — $4,650

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. rivals

vs Ford F150 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Sierra 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Tundra 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Dakota Pickup saves $171/yr vs Ford F150 CNG 13 MPGe · $3,346/yr Silverado saves $440/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 13 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado?

The 2003 Chevrolet Silverado's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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