2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Vs. 2500
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Vs.
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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Light-Duty
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Capability
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Heavy-Duty
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Regular, Double & Crew
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Cab Styles
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Regular, Double & Crew
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Standard, Short & Long
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Bed Options
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Standard & Long
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3 to 6 passengers
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Passenger Capacity
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3 to 6 passengers
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18 city / 21 highway / 19 combined mpg
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Standard Fuel Economy
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Not rated
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If you’re in the market for a pickup that can handle your North Pole commute and your Fort Wainwright job site with equal confidence, the Silverado family of trucks offers a range of excellent options. But what’s the difference between the Silverado 1500 and 2500, arguably the two most popular models in the lineup? Chevrolet Of Fairbanks answers this question below, taking you through some important distinctions separating the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 dimensions and fuel efficiency.
2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Vs. 2500 Dimensions
The size differences between the Silverado 1500 and 2500 are likely one of the first things you’ll notice when putting these two trucks side by side. The Silverado 1500 comes in three bed lengths, giving drivers more flexibility for daily use or light-duty hauling. The Silverado 2500 simplifies things with two bed lengths, both designed to support heavier payloads. Explore the Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 dimensions in more detail below.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Cab & Box Options
Regular Cab, Standard Bed
- Passenger Capacity: 3 passengers
- Length: 210.94 inches
- Width (w/o mirrors): 81.14 inches
- Height: 75.85 inches
- Ground clearance (Front/Rear): 8.26 inches / 8.26 inches
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 79.44 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 71.40 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50.63 inches
- Cargo Box (Area) Height: 22.40 inches
- Cargo Volume: 71.70 cubic feet
Regular Cab, Long Bed
- Passenger Capacity: 3 passengers
- Length: 229.68 inches
- Width (w/o mirrors): 81.14 inches
- Height: 75.59 inches
- Ground clearance (Front/Rear): 8.10 inches / 8.10 inches
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 98.18 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 71.40 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50.63 inches
- Cargo Box (Area) Height: 22.40 inches
- Cargo Volume: 89.10 cubic feet
Double Cab, Standard Bed
- Passenger Capacity: 6 passengers
- Length: 231.88 inches
- Width (w/o mirrors): 81.24 inches
- Height: 75.63 inches
- Ground clearance (front/rear): 8.08 inches / 8.08 inches
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 79.44 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 71.40 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50.63 inches
- Cargo Box (Area) Height: 22.40 inches
- Cargo Volume: 71.70 cubic feet
Crew Cab, Short Bed
- Passenger Capacity: 5 passengers
- Length: 232.75 inches
- Width (w/o mirrors): 81.24 inches
- Height: 78.66 inches
- Ground clearance (front/rear): 11.22 inches / 11.22 inches
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 69.92 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 71.40 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50.63 inches
- Cargo Box (Area) Height: 22.40 inches
- Cargo Volume: 62.90 cubic feet
Crew Cab, Standard Bed
- Passenger Capacity: 5 passengers
- Length: 241.41 inches
- Width (w/o mirrors): 81.24 inches
- Height: 75.40 inches
- Ground clearance (front/rear): 7.95 inches / 7.95 inches
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 79.44 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 71.40 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50.63 inches
- Cargo Box (Area) Height: 22.40 inches
- Cargo Volume: 71.70 cubic feet
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Cab & Box Options
Regular Cab, Long Bed
- Passenger Capacity: 3 passengers
- Height: 79.94 inches
- Length: 235.59 inches
- Width (Max at Rear Fenders): 81.75 inches
- Ground Clearance (Front): 10.19 inches
- Ground Clearance (Rear): 10.19 inches
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 98.27 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor: TBD
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50.55 inches
- Cargo Box (Area) Height: 21.00 inches
- Cargo Volume: 83.50 cubic feet
Double Cab, Standard Bed
- Passenger Capacity: 6 passengers
- Height: 79.95 inches
- Length: 240.51 inches
- Width (Max at Rear Fenders): 81.85 inches
- Ground Clearance (Front): 10.16 inches
- Ground Clearance (Rear): 10.16 inches
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 82.25 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor: TBD
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51.85 inches
- Cargo Box (Area) Height: 21.00 inches
- Cargo Volume: 69.50 cubic feet
Double Cab, Long Bed
- Passenger Capacity: 6 passengers
- Height: 79.8 inches
- Length: 256.54 inches
- Width (Max at Rear Fenders): 81.85 inches
- Ground Clearance (Front): 10.12 inches
- Ground Clearance (Rear): 10.12 inches
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 98.27 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor: TBD
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50.55 inches
- Cargo Box (Area) Height: 21.00 inches
- Cargo Volume: 83.50 cubic feet
Crew Cab, Standard Bed
- Passenger Capacity: 5 passengers
- Height: 79.82 inches
- Length: 250.04 inches
- Width (Max at Rear Fenders): 81.85 inches
- Ground Clearance (Front): 10.12 inches
- Ground Clearance (Rear): 10.12 inches
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 82.25 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor: TBD
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50.85 inches
- Cargo Box (Area) Height: 21.00 inches
- Cargo Volume: 69.50 cubic feet
Crew Cab, Long Bed
- Passenger Capacity: 6 passengers
- Height: 79.65 inches
- Length: 266.06 inches
- Width (Max at Rear Fenders): 81.85 inches
- Ground Clearance (Front): 10.08 inches
- Ground Clearance (Rear): 10.08 inches
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 98.27 inches
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor: TBD
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 50.85 inches
- Cargo Box (Area) Height: 21.00 inches
- Cargo Volume: 83.50 cubic feet
2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Vs. 2500 Gas Mileage
Since they each boast their own size and engine options, the Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 gas mileage is markedly different. In fact, the 2500 isn’t even rated for fuel economy, as it’s classified as a heavy-duty truck. But for the 1500, here’s what you can expect on every Eielson Airforce Base drive.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
- 2WD: 18 city / 21 highway / 19 combined mpg
- 4WD: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom
- 2WD: 18 city / 21 highway / 19 combined mpg
- 4WD: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss
- 4WD: 16 city / 17 highway / 16 combined mpg
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
- 2WD: 18 city / 21 highway / 19 combined mpg
- 4WD: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST
- 2WD: 18 city / 21 highway / 19 combined mpg
- 4WD: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss
- 4WD: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined mpg
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ
- 2WD: 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg
- 4WD: 16 city / 19 highway / 17 combined mpg
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country
- 2WD: 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg
- 4WD: 16 city / 19 highway / 17 combined mpg
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2
- 4WD: 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined mpg
See The Chevy Silverado 1500 Vs. 2500 Gas Mileage In Action At Chevrolet Of Fairbanks
Reading about the difference between the Silverado 1500 and 2500 is helpful, but experiencing these trucks in person makes the decision-making process much easier. Contact us or drop by our Fairbanks showroom today, and we’ll be happy to set you up with test drives. You can also apply for financing now to save time at the dealership later. We’re confident one of these world-class pickups is ideally suited to your next job, project, or adventure.
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