2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel MPG and Performance

Mar 11, 2021

The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel boasts impressive fuel economy and performance. It’s stylish, capable, and safe; what more could you ask for in a Chevrolet truck? Let’s explore what sets the new Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel apart from the competition.

Styling and Trim Levels

The exterior design of the 2021 Silverado 1500 Diesel showcases Chevrolet’s engineering and styling capabilities. It has a sporty appearance with an oversized front grille, aggressive stance, modern lighting, sleek lines, and subtle curves. The Silverado looks good from every angle and is available with a 3.0-liter turbodiesel-6 engine in the LT, RST, LTZ, and High Country trim levels. These four trims cover a wide range of available features and offer the efficiency and performance of a diesel engine.

Powerful and Efficient Diesel Engine

An efficient and performance-driven 3.0-liter turbodiesel-6 provides the Silverado 1500 with excellent fuel economy, power, and versatility. This engine has 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Whether you are using it for pulling a camper, boat, trailer, or work equipment, it eloquently balances your personal life and work.

A 10-speed automatic transmission is used, transferring a turbodiesel’s 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque to the lower carriage. The Silverado 1500 Diesel’s fuel tank varies in size depending on the cab of the truck. Regular cab models have a 28.3-gallon fuel tank. Double cab and crew cab models have a 24-gallon fuel tank. Two-wheel-drive models are the exception with a 22-gallon fuel tank.

The Silverado 1500 Diesel has an estimated 23 mpg in the city and 33 mpg cruising down the highway for two-wheel drive models. Four-wheel-drive models are estimated at 22 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. This efficiency level rivals the mpg ratings of some crossover SUVs, which is almost unheard of in a full-size truck.

Towing and Off-Road Performance

Chevy has dramatically improved the towing and hauling capacity of the Silverado 1500 Diesel for the 2021 model year. Specs for the different models and configurations equipped with the 3.0-liter turbodiesel-6 engine are as follows:

Crew Cab:
- Short bed with two-wheel drive: 9,500 pounds.
- Short bed with four-wheel drive: 9,000 pounds.
- Standard bed with four-wheel drive: 9,000 pounds.
Double Cab:
- Standard bed with two-wheel drive: 9,500 pounds.
- Standard bed with four-wheel drive: 9,100 pounds.

Chevy has advanced trailering technology, adding convenience and safety when using the Silverado 1500 Diesel for towing. Still, you should never substitute this technology for relevant safety practices when using your truck for towing. Up to 15 different camera views help you avoid obstacles while towing.

Hitching up is easier, too, with four available hitch views to help you line up the first time. Six driving views allow you to see what is around your truck and trailer at all times, inspiring driver confidence. Backing and parking have never been easier when using the five available parking views, helping you put your trailer right where you want it.

These camera views are only one aspect of Chevy’s advanced trailering technology. Other features you can expect with this technology when used with a compatible trailer are as follows:

Trailer Length Indicator.
Jack-Knife Alert.
Cargo Bed View enhancement.
Rear Trailer View (now featuring Trailer-Angle Indicator and guidelines).
Rear Side View enhancement.

Chevy claims to have the best bed width and cargo volume, with around 10 cubic feet more space than its competition. The available bed sizes of the Silverado 1500 Diesel are the short bed with 62.9 cubic feet and the standard bed with 71.1 cubic feet. An available six-way power tailgate is an available feature that adds functionality and ease of access to the bed.

If you are an off-road enthusiast, you will be glad to know that the Silverado 1500 Diesel is available in four-wheel drive, featuring Chevy’s Z71 off-road package with the following features:

Z71 off-road suspension with Rancho shocks.
Hill descent control.
Skid plates.
Heavy-duty air filter.
All-weather floor liners with Z17 logo.
LT and RST trim levels include:
- 18-inch bright silver-painted wheels.
- 18-inch all-terrain blackwall tires.
- A protection package with rear wheelhouse liners and Chevytec spray-on bed liner.
LTZ trim levels include:
- 20-inch all-terrain blackwall tires.
- Chevytec spray-on bed liner.
- Additional optional equipment may be required with the Z71 off-road package.

Comfort, Entertainment, and Convenience

The 2021 Silverado 1500 Diesel offers available comfort features such as:

10-way power driver seat with power lumbar support.
10-way power front passenger seat.
Perforated leather.
Heated front seats.
Ventilated front seats.
Heated rear outboard seats.

The front seats have 43.03 inches of headroom and 44.53 inches of legroom. The back seats have 40.12 inches of headroom and 43.4 inches of legroom. An available Bose premium-sound system with an 8-inch diagonal HD color touch-screen infotainment system helps keep you and your passengers entertained during the drive.

Some of the available convenience features in the 2021 Silverado 1500 Diesel include:

Six USB ports.
Wireless smartphone connectivity.
Remote Start.
Keyless entry.
Navigation.
Head-up display.
Hidden storage.

Safety Features

Available safety features found in the 2021 Silverado 1500 diesel include:

HD surround vision.
Automatic emergency braking.
Front pedestrian braking.
Front and rear park assist.
Following distance indicator.
Forward collision alert.
Lane change alert with blind-zone alert.
Lane keep assist with lane departure warning.
Rear cross-traffic alert.

If you have young drivers, you may want to consider the available teen driver system. This system allows you to set up driving parameters such as buckle to drive, audio muting until front-seat passengers are buckled, and automated safety technologies. It also gives you an in-vehicle report card with information about how your teen is driving. This system gives you the tools needed to coach your young driver, helping them be safer on the road.

Contact Rydell Chevrolet Buick GMC

The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel is an impressive truck. It’s dependable with excellent fuel economy and impressive towing capability. If you are on the fence of whether the 2021 Silverado 1500 Diesel is the truck for you, check it out first hand. Contact Rydell Chevrolet Buick GMC and take it for a test drive. You may find that this truck ticks off all of your efficiency and towing needs.