Silverado 2WD — Diesel · RWD · 3L 6-cyl · 26 MPG
2022 Chevrolet Silverado
Compare 38 EPA-tested configurations, including the exact powertrain, fuel, driven wheels, engine, transmission and efficiency data available for this model year.
Choose the closest tested configuration.
These entries distinguish powertrains and driveline combinations recorded by the U.S. EPA. They help narrow the vehicle, but they are not guaranteed retail trim or option-package names.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine
- 3 L · 6 cylinder · turbocharged
- Drive
- RWD
- Transmission
- Automatic 10-spd
- EPA combined
- 26 MPG combined
- City / highway
- 23 / 31 MPG
- Electric motor
- Not listed
- Range
- Not listed
- 240 V charge time
- Not listed
- Secondary / blended economy
- Not listed
- EPA vehicle class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
- Stop-start system
- Yes
Silverado 2WD — Diesel · RWD · 3L 6-cyl · 26 MPG selected.
Configuration is not the same as trim. EPA records can separate engines, fuel systems, transmissions or driven wheels without identifying badges such as LX, XLE or Touring. Confirm the retail trim with the window sticker, build sheet or manufacturer VIN portal.
Mechanical and efficiency differences.
All rows are visible in the page and link to their exact government record. EPA configurations identify tested hardware, not guaranteed retail trim names.
Silverado 2WD — Flex fuel · RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 16 MPG
View all 38 EPA configuration rows
| EPA carline | Powertrain | Engine / motor | Drive | Transmission | Combined | Range / charge | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 2WD — Diesel · RWD · 3L 6-cyl · 26 MPG | DieselDiesel | 3 L · 6-cyl | RWD | Automatic 10-spd | 26 MPG23 city / 31 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 2WD — Flex fuel · RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 16 MPG | Flex fuelGasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV | RWD | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG15 city / 19 highway | 288 mi EV | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 2WD — Gasoline · RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 18 MPG · Automatic 8-spd · SIDI; Transmission with Sport Mode | GasolineRegular | SIDI; Transmission with Sport Mode | RWD | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG16 city / 21 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 2WD — Gasoline · RWD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 20 MPG · Automatic 8-spd · SIDI | GasolineRegular | SIDI | RWD | Automatic 8-spd | 20 MPG19 city / 22 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 2WD — Gasoline · RWD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 20 MPG · Automatic 8-spd · SIDI; Transmission with Sport Mode | GasolineRegular | SIDI; Transmission with Sport Mode | RWD | Automatic 8-spd | 20 MPG19 city / 22 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 2WD — Gasoline · RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 18 MPG · Automatic 8-spd · SIDI | GasolineRegular | SIDI | RWD | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG16 city / 21 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 2WD — Gasoline · RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 18 MPG · Automatic 10-spd · SIDI; Stop-Start | GasolineRegular | SIDI; Stop-Start | RWD | Automatic 10-spd | 18 MPG16 city / 21 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 2WD — Gasoline · RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 18 MPG · Automatic 10-spd · with Sport Mode | GasolineRegular | with Sport Mode | RWD | Automatic 10-spd | 18 MPG16 city / 21 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Diesel · 4WD · 3L 6-cyl · 24 MPG | DieselDiesel | Stop-Start; Transmission with Sport Mode | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 24 MPG22 city / 26 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 16 MPG · Automatic 10-spd · SIDI | GasolineRegular | SIDI | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 16 MPG15 city / 19 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Flex fuel · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 16 MPG | Flex fuelGasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV | 4WD | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG14 city / 18 highway | 288 mi EV | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 17 MPG · Automatic 8-spd · SIDI; Transmission with Sport Mode | GasolineRegular | SIDI; Transmission with Sport Mode | 4WD | Automatic 8-spd | 17 MPG15 city / 20 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 16 MPG · Automatic 10-spd · SIDI; 2-Mode | GasolinePremium | SIDI; 2-Mode | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 16 MPG14 city / 19 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 16 MPG · Automatic 10-spd · SIDI; Stop-Start | GasolinePremium | SIDI; Stop-Start | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 16 MPG14 city / 18 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 17 MPG | GasolinePremium | SIDI; Transmission with Sport Mode | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 17 MPG15 city / 20 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 17 MPG · Automatic 8-spd · SIDI | GasolineRegular | SIDI | 4WD | Automatic 8-spd | 17 MPG15 city / 20 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 18 MPG · Automatic 8-spd · SIDI | GasolineRegular | SIDI | 4WD | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG17 city / 20 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 18 MPG · Automatic 8-spd · SIDI; Transmission with Sport Mode | GasolineRegular | SIDI; Transmission with Sport Mode | 4WD | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG17 city / 20 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 17 MPG · Automatic 10-spd | GasolineRegular | SIDI; Stop-Start; Municipal | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 17 MPG15 city / 19 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 16 MPG · Automatic 10-spd · SIDI; Stop-Start; Transmission with Sport Mode | GasolineRegular | SIDI; Stop-Start; Transmission with Sport Mode | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 16 MPG14 city / 19 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 16 MPG · Automatic 10-spd · SIDI; Stop-Start | GasolineRegular | SIDI; Stop-Start | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 16 MPG14 city / 19 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 18 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI; Stop-Start | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 18 MPG16 city / 20 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD — Diesel · 4WD · 3L 6-cyl · 23 MPG | DieselDiesel | Stop-Start | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 23 MPG22 city / 26 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado 4WD ZR2 — Gasoline · 4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 15 MPG | GasolinePremium | SIDI | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 15 MPG14 city / 17 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD — Gasoline · RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 15 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI | RWD | Automatic 8-spd | 15 MPG14 city / 17 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD — Gasoline · RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 17 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI | RWD | Automatic 10-spd | 17 MPG15 city / 18 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 15 MPG · Automatic 8-spd | GasolineRegular | SIDI | 4WD | Automatic 8-spd | 15 MPG14 city / 17 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 15 MPG · Automatic 10-spd | GasolineRegular | SIDI; Stop-Start | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 15 MPG13 city / 17 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 16 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI; Stop-Start | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 16 MPG15 city / 17 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD — Diesel · 4WD · 3L 6-cyl · 21 MPG | DieselDiesel | 3 L · 6-cyl | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 21 MPG20 city / 23 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD — Flex fuel · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 15 MPG | Flex fuelGasoline or E85 | SIDI; FFV | 4WD | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG14 city / 16 highway | 264 mi EV | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 15 MPG · Automatic 10-spd · SIDI · no stop-start | GasolineRegular | SIDI | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 15 MPG14 city / 17 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 17 MPG | GasolineRegular | SIDI | 4WD | Automatic 8-spd | 17 MPG16 city / 18 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 14 MPG | GasolinePremium | SIDI | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 14 MPG13 city / 17 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 16 MPG | GasolinePremium | SIDI; Stop-Start | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 16 MPG14 city / 18 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 15 MPG · Automatic 10-spd · SIDI; Stop-Start | GasolineRegular | SIDI; Stop-Start | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 15 MPG14 city / 17 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 15 MPG · Automatic 10-spd · SIDI · stop-start | GasolineRegular | SIDI | 4WD | Automatic 10-spd | 15 MPG13 city / 17 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD — Gasoline · 4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 15 MPG · Automatic 8-spd | GasolineRegular | SIDI | 4WD | Automatic 8-spd | 15 MPG14 city / 18 highway | — | EPA record ↗ |
What the official records cover.
Each option above is tied to a unique FuelEconomy.gov vehicle ID. EPA names sometimes expose a retail badge such as LE or Woodland Edition, but many records identify only the tested mechanical configuration.
Silverado 2WD, Silverado 4WD, Silverado 4WD ZR2, Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD, Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD, Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD
Diesel, Flex fuel, Gasoline
RWD, 4WD
3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 2.7L 4-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
Match the hardware before the badge.
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Start with fuel and powertrain. Check whether the vehicle is gasoline, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric or fuel-cell.
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Match driven wheels and engine. Use FWD, RWD, AWD or 4WD plus displacement/cylinder information from the window sticker or registration.
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Confirm the exact EPA record. Select the closest option and open its FuelEconomy.gov link. Use a VIN-specific build sheet when you need the retail trim or option package.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset ↗ · U.S. market snapshot 2026-11-04. Economy values are official estimates, not a promise of real-world consumption.
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Features worth knowing.
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Deploy the Multi-Flex Step and Bed Assist Handle
Lower the inner-tailgate step and lock the assist handle upright for easier bed access, while staying within the documented load limit.
Disable the Multi-Flex Inner Gate Around a Hitch
Hold the upper tailgate touchpad for three seconds to prevent the inner gate from opening into a hitch or other rear-mounted equipment.