AUTOCOSTINDEX EST. 2026

Chevrolet Maintenance Costs by Model

4 models tracked · Brand average $890/yr · ACI model estimates

Chevrolet vehicles cost an average of $890 a year to maintain across the 4 models tracked by AutoCostIndex, ranging from the Bolt EV at $608 to the Tahoe at $1,101. Figures are modeled estimates at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop labor, covering scheduled maintenance and expected repairs but not fuel, insurance, or depreciation.

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Chevrolet models by average annual maintenance cost
Model Avg annual 10-yr total Overall rank
Chevrolet Bolt EV $608 $6,075 #4 of 52
Chevrolet Equinox $820 $8,195 #30 of 52
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 $1,029 $10,290 #42 of 52
Chevrolet Tahoe $1,101 $11,010 #49 of 52

About these figures

Averages cover vehicle ages 1–10 at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop pricing, from the ACI maintenance model. Open any model page for the cost-by-age curve, common service pricing, and a calculator that adapts the numbers to your driving. Full detail on the methodology page.