2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Performance

Are you struggling to decide between a new Chevy Silverado 1500 diesel or gas engine for your next upgrade near Rogers? The optimal choice depends on your priorities. If you want the highest available Chevy Silverado 1500 gas mileage, a diesel engine is the best choice. However, if you want maximum horsepower, a gas engine may be more fitting. 

As your local truck experts, Cornerstone Chevrolet will help you compare the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 performance specs across the engine lineup below! Let’s discover which powertrain best matches your Buffalo lifestyle, so you can move on to apply for financing.

2025 Chevy 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 lifestyle around St. Cloud:

2.7L TurboMax™ 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 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 Tow 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 St. Michael 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 Cornerstone Chevrolet

The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 performance specs prove that with any engine, this is a dynamic truck with remarkable capabilities. Explore our ongoing new vehicle specials to learn how you can save, then visit us in Monticello to check out our extensive Silverado 1500 inventory! We strive to offer a variety of configurations to suit every shopper.