2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Performance: Engine Specs, Horsepower & Mileage

Whether you’re searching for powerful performance to tackle the Granite City job sites or your next off-road adventure, it’s hard to beat the Chevy Silverado 1500. A light-duty model boasting flexible capability, the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 ensures you have the power to take on any Alton drive. Get all the details about the Silverado 1500 diesel and gas engine options in this performance guide from Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood River.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Diesel & Gas Engine Options

Four engines are available across the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 lineup, each providing exceptional horsepower and torque for the roads ahead. Explore all the Chevy Silverado 1500 diesel and gas engine specifications below to determine which best suits your demanding Edwardsville lifestyle:

2.7L TurboMax™ I4 Engine

• 310 hp
• 430 lb-ft of torque
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• Standard 2WD; available 4WD
• Standard on the WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine

• 355 hp
• 383 lb-ft of torque
• 10-speed automatic transmission
• Standard 2WD; available 4WD
• Standard on the LTZ and High Country
• Available for the WT (Double Cab and Crew Cab), Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine

• 420 hp
• 460 lb-ft of torque
• 10-speed automatic transmission
• Standard 4WD
• Available for the RST (Crew Cab 4×4), LT Trail Boss, LTZ (4×4), ZR2, and High Country (4×4)

Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 Engine

• 305 hp
• 495 lb-ft of torque
• 10-speed automatic transmission
• Standard 2WD; available 4WD
• Standard on the ZR2
• Available for the Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

If you’re using your new Chevy Silverado 1500 to tow materials around the job site or your trailer to your favorite camping spot, you’ll find this Chevy pickup truck is more than capable. When properly equipped with the Max Trailering Package and either the Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine or the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine, you can expect your 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 tow capacity to reach up to 13,300 pounds!*

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Gas Mileage Ratings

While the Chevy Silverado 1500 tow capacity and engine specs are impressive, rising gas prices have more Alton drivers considering fuel economy during their pickup purchase. Though the Chevy Silverado 1500 mpg ratings aren’t on the same level as its all-electric counterpart, you can still expect Chevy Silverado 1500 gas mileage ratings as high as 23 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway when properly equipped! See all the Chevy Silverado 1500 mpg ratings by engine and drivetrain below:

• 2.7L TurboMax™ Engine (2WD): 18 mpg city / 21 mpg highway / 19 mpg combined
• 2.7L TurboMax™ Engine (4WD): 17 mpg city / 20 mpg highway / 18 mpg combined
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine (2WD): 16 mpg city / 21 mpg highway / 18 mpg combined
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine (4WD): 16 mpg city / 19 mpg highway / 17 mpg combined
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine (4WD): 15 mpg city / 20 mpg highway / 17 mpg combined
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine in the ZR2 (4WD): 14 mpg city / 17 mpg highway / 15 mpg combined
• Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine (2WD): 23 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 26 mpg combined
• Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine (4WD): 22 mpg city / 26 mpg highway / 24 mpg combined
• Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine in the ZR2 (4WD): 20 mpg city / 23 mpg highway / 21 mpg combined

Learn More About the Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG Ratings at Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood River

You now possess all the facts regarding the Chevy Silverado 1500 gas mileage ratings and towing capabilities. The next step is simple: experience the power in person at Jack Schmitt Chevrolet of Wood River. Whether you need the light-duty capability of the Silverado 1500, the future-forward performance of the Silverado EV, or the massive towing strength of the Silverado HD, our team is ready to assist.

Secure your truck’s long-term value and avoid future cost increases by asking our experts about the available Chevy Pre-Paid Maintenance plans today. Apply for financing now to streamline your purchase at the dealership, then call (888) 246-4048 to schedule your test drive at our Wood River dealership.

Disclaimers:

Requires Silverado Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD or Crew Cab Short Bed 2WD with available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels. OR Double Cab Standard Bed 4WD with available 6.2L V8 engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.