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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Pickup 42 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall ← 2019 2021 →

Fuel tank capacity

24.0–28.0gal · 91–106 L

The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a fuel tank capacity of 24.0 to 28.0 gallons (91–106 liters), depending on the trim. The most common size is 24.0 gallons, used on 40 trims.

A full tank is good for roughly 432–588 highway miles or 336–480 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

28.0 gal · Bigger than 93% of 2020 models we list.

Listed separately: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (36.0 gal), 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (36.0 gal).

Highway range
432–588 mi
City range
336–480 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
Tank sizes
2
Trims
42

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel tank capacity by trim

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Powertrain
Drive
no difference
Cab
Bed
Engine

All 42 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank Fuel MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
Custom 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 15 / 20Range 360 / 480 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 15 / 20 360 / 480 mi
Custom 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.6 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 15 / 20Range 360 / 480 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 15 / 20 360 / 480 mi
Custom 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 16 / 21Range 384 / 504 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel RWD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 16 / 21 384 / 504 mi
Custom 4dr Crew Cab 6.6 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 16 / 21Range 384 / 504 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel RWD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 16 / 21 384 / 504 mi
Custom 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 15 / 20Range 360 / 480 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 15 / 20 360 / 480 mi
Custom 4dr Double Cab SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 16 / 21Range 384 / 504 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel RWD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 16 / 21 384 / 504 mi
Custom Trail Boss 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 14 / 18Range 336 / 432 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 14 / 18 336 / 432 mi
Custom Trail Boss 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.6 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 14 / 18Range 336 / 432 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 14 / 18 336 / 432 mi
Custom Trail Boss 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 14 / 18Range 336 / 432 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 14 / 18 336 / 432 mi
High Country 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 10A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 22Range 384 / 528 mi 5.3L 8cyl 10A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 16 / 22 384 / 528 mi
High Country 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.6 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 10A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 22Range 384 / 528 mi 5.3L 8cyl 10A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 16 / 22 384 / 528 mi
High Country 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 17 / 24Range 408 / 576 mi 5.3L 8cyl 8A RWD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 17 / 24 408 / 576 mi
High Country 4dr Crew Cab 6.6 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 17 / 24Range 408 / 576 mi 5.3L 8cyl 8A RWD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 17 / 24 408 / 576 mi
LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A · 4WD · Regular MPG 19 / 22Range 456 / 528 mi 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 19 / 22 456 / 528 mi
LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.6 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A · 4WD · Regular MPG 19 / 22Range 456 / 528 mi 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 19 / 22 456 / 528 mi
LT 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 20 / 23Range 480 / 552 mi 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A RWD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 20 / 23 480 / 552 mi
LT 4dr Crew Cab 6.6 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 20 / 23Range 480 / 552 mi 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A RWD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 20 / 23 480 / 552 mi
LT 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A · 4WD · Regular MPG 19 / 22Range 456 / 528 mi 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 19 / 22 456 / 528 mi
LT 4dr Double Cab SB 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 20 / 23Range 480 / 552 mi 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A RWD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 20 / 23 480 / 552 mi
LT Trail Boss 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 10A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 21Range 384 / 504 mi 5.3L 8cyl 10A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 16 / 21 384 / 504 mi
LT Trail Boss 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.6 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 10A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 21Range 384 / 504 mi 5.3L 8cyl 10A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 16 / 21 384 / 504 mi
LT Trail Boss 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 5.3L 8cyl 10A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 21Range 384 / 504 mi 5.3L 8cyl 10A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 16 / 21 384 / 504 mi
LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 8A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 22Range 384 / 528 mi 5.3L 8cyl 8A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 16 / 22 384 / 528 mi
LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.6 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 8A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 22Range 384 / 528 mi 5.3L 8cyl 8A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 16 / 22 384 / 528 mi
LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 17 / 24Range 408 / 576 mi 5.3L 8cyl 8A RWD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 17 / 24 408 / 576 mi
LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 6.6 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 17 / 24Range 408 / 576 mi 5.3L 8cyl 8A RWD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 17 / 24 408 / 576 mi
LTZ 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 5.3L 8cyl 8A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 22Range 384 / 528 mi 5.3L 8cyl 8A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 16 / 22 384 / 528 mi
LTZ 4dr Double Cab SB 5.3L 8cyl 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 17 / 24Range 408 / 576 mi 5.3L 8cyl 8A RWD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 17 / 24 408 / 576 mi
RST 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A · 4WD · Regular MPG 19 / 22Range 456 / 528 mi 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 19 / 22 456 / 528 mi
RST 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.6 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A · 4WD · Regular MPG 19 / 22Range 456 / 528 mi 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 19 / 22 456 / 528 mi
RST 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 20 / 23Range 480 / 552 mi 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A RWD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 20 / 23 480 / 552 mi
RST 4dr Crew Cab 6.6 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 20 / 23Range 480 / 552 mi 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A RWD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 20 / 23 480 / 552 mi
RST 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A · 4WD · Regular MPG 19 / 22Range 456 / 528 mi 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 19 / 22 456 / 528 mi
RST 4dr Double Cab SB 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 20 / 23Range 480 / 552 mi 2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A RWD 24.0 gal91 L Regular 20 / 23 480 / 552 mi
Work Truck 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 15 / 20Range 360 / 480 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 15 / 20 360 / 480 mi
Work Truck 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.6 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 15 / 20Range 360 / 480 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 15 / 20 360 / 480 mi
Work Truck 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 16 / 21Range 384 / 504 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel RWD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 16 / 21 384 / 504 mi
Work Truck 4dr Crew Cab 6.6 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 16 / 21Range 384 / 504 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel RWD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 16 / 21 384 / 504 mi
Work Truck 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 15 / 20Range 360 / 480 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel 4WD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 15 / 20 360 / 480 mi
Work Truck 4dr Double Cab SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 16 / 21Range 384 / 504 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel RWD 24.0 gal91 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 16 / 21 384 / 504 mi
Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 15 / 20Range 420 / 560 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel 4WD 28.0 gal106 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 15 / 20 420 / 560 mi
Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 16 / 21Range 448 / 588 mi 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel RWD 28.0 gal106 L Flex-fuelgas or E85 16 / 21 448 / 588 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 20 MPG, a full 24.0-gallon tank covers about 480 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full24.0528456
3/418.0396342
1/212.0264228
1/46.0132114
1/83.06657

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 750 gallons, roughly 31 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

What it costs to fill up a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

$102.48 to fill the 24.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
24.0 galRegular$4.27$102.48$76.86
28.0 galRegular$4.27$119.56$89.67
28.0 galE85 (flex-fuel trims)$3.31$92.68$69.51

By region, 24.0-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$96.48
Midwest$4.27$102.48
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$88.80
Rocky Mountain$4.46$107.04
West Coast$5.42$130.08
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$141.36

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 24.0-gallon tank$102.48
  • 28.0-gallon tank$119.56
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,202

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Silverado 1500 tank size in other years

The 2020 Silverado 1500 uses the same 24.0–28.0 gal tank sizes as the 2019 model.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2025 Silverado 1500 24.0–28.0 gal 588 mi
2024 Silverado 1500 24.0–28.0 gal 616 mi
2023 Silverado 1500 24.0–28.0 gal 616 mi
2022 Silverado 1500 24.0–28.0 gal 616 mi
2021 Silverado 1500 24.0–28.0 gal 588 mi
2020 Silverado 1500 24.0–28.0 gal 588 mi
2019 Silverado 1500 24.0–28.0 gal 588 mi
2018 Silverado 1500 26.0–34.0 gal 816 mi
2017 Silverado 1500 26.0–34.0 gal 816 mi
2016 Silverado 1500 26.0–34.0 gal 816 mi
2015 Silverado 1500 26.0 gal 624 mi
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs similar 2020 pickups

At 28.0 gallons, the Silverado 1500's largest tank ranks third of the five 2020 pickups compared here. The Toyota Tundra carries the most (38.0 gal) and the Ram 1500 the least (26.0 gal).

2020 modelTankLongest highway range
Toyota Tundra 26.4–38.0 gal 684 mi
Ford F-150 23.0–36.0 gal 792 mi
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 24.0–28.0 gal 588 mi
GMC Sierra 1500 24.0–28.0 gal 588 mi
Ram 1500 23.0–26.0 gal 650 mi

Other 2020 pickups of a similar size, one model per brand.

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, out of 12 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Delivery · Fuel pumpNov 21, 2019 · NHTSA 19V837000 · General Motors Llc · 502 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.

Risk and remedy

Risk: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 holds between 24.0 and 28.0 gallons, depending on the trim. 24.0 gallons is the usual size; the 28.0-gallon tank comes on the Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (4.3L 6cyl 6A).

How many gallons and liters does the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gas tank hold?

The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tank holds 91–106 liters, or 24.0–28.0 gallons in US gallons.

Which 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the biggest gas tank?

The 28.0-gallon tank is on the Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB, Work Truck 2dr Regular Cab LB. The smallest tank, 24.0 gallons, is on the Custom 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB.

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tank change with the powertrain?

Yes. Gas: 24.0 gal; Flex-fuel (E85): 24.0–28.0 gal.

Does 4WD change the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gas tank?

No. 4WD and RWD versions of the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 use the same 24.0–28.0 gal tank.

How far can a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 go on a full tank?

About 432–588 miles on the highway and 336–480 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 go on a quarter tank?

About 132 highway miles or 114 in town from the 24.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 6.0 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 take?

Regular unleaded, or Flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), depending on the engine. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 24.0-gallon tank from empty costs $102.48. It ranges from $88.80 in the Gulf Coast to $141.36 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

About 174 pounds for the 28.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have a bigger gas tank than the GMC Sierra 1500?

No, they match: both top out at 28.0 gallons in 2020.

Has the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 19V837000 (delivery · fuel pump). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings. Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Chevrolet fuel system recalls).

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