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The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is more fuel-efficient than most full-size trucks, but it's still not very green. Read more »

Likes

Seemingly endless build configurations
Hybrid's class-leading mileage
A true workhorse, even in luxury trim

Dislikes

Inferior front seats
No factory bedliner
Doesn't look as rugged as it is

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Overall Review » 7.4

Interior / Exterior » 7

Performance » 8

Quality » 7

Safety » 7

Features » 8

Fuel Economy / MPG » 5

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GREEN | 5 out of 10

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15/20 (V-6, 4 auto); 14/19 (4.8-liter 4 auto); 15/21 (5.3-liter 6-auto); 13/18 (6.2-liter 6 auto); 20/23 Hybrid
U.S. EPA

Impressive city fuel economy for a full-size truck
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Among full-size pickups, the Silverado 1500 lineup is quite fuel-efficient: EPA ratings range from 13 to 15 mpg in the city, and 19 and 21 mpg on the highway across non-hybrid V-6 and V-8 variants. Surprisingly, there isn't much of a difference in fuel economy between the base V-6 version and the optional V-8s—possibly due to the fact that top 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter V-8s get a six-speed automatic, while the 4.3-liter V-6 and 4.8-liter V-8 make do with a four-speed automatic.

That aside, if you're looking for the most fuel-efficient Silverado, the winner by far is the Silverado Hybrid. With EPA ratings of 20 mpg city, 23 highway, whether you get 4WD or not, the Silverado Hybrid is the green choice for full-size truck shoppers.