Does the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD need premium gas?
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 19 | $3,300 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 18 | $3,450 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 17 | $3,650 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, RWD | FLEX-FUEL | 20 | $3,100 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, RWD | FLEX-FUEL | 19 | $3,300 |
The EPA records the fuel each version was tested on. Whether premium is strictly required or just recommended is an owner's-manual detail the EPA dataset doesn't include — so we don't guess it.
5 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.