Insurance
$2,250/yr
Insurance, not maintenance, is this vehicle's dominant running cost: $2,250 a year on a national average against $645 for upkeep.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Maintenance Cost (2016–2026)
Report ACI-CHE-SILVERADO · Updated July 2026 · Figures are ACI model estimates
Maintenance Cost Report ACI-CHE-SILVERADO
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
gas · fullsize truck · MY 2016–2026
- Avg annual cost
- $645
- 10-year total
- $6,450
- Cost rank
- #40 of 52 vehicles
- Major-repair chance, 5 yr
- 21%
Average Annual Cost $645
$54per month
5.4¢per mile
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr · independent shop · 10-year average · ACI model estimate
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranks #40 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.
What it costs as it ages
Annual cost by vehicle age · ACI modelVehicle age, years · figures at 12,000 mi/yr, independent shop
Spending rises steadily with age, from $185 in year 1 to $1250 by year 10, without a sharp break.
Common services
Typical U.S. pricing · independent shop| Service | Typical cost | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (synthetic) | $105 | 7,500 mi |
| Cabin + engine air filters | $85 | 15,000 mi |
| Brake pads (front, pair) | $420 | 48,000 mi |
| Tires (set of 4) | $1,150 | 50,000 mi |
| Spark plugs (set) | $380 | 100,000 mi |
Your numbers
Table recalculates with the settings panel| Vehicle age | Annual cost | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Age 1 | $185 | $185 |
| Age 2 | $235 | $420 |
| Age 3 | $325 | $745 |
| Age 4 | $435 | $1,180 |
| Age 5 | $560 | $1,740 |
| 5-year total | $1,740 | $1,740 |
Ownership context
National averages · beyond the maintenance billCost rank
#40 of 52
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranks #40 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost. One documented pattern: Eight-speed transmission shudder on 2015–2019 trucks, addressed by fluid-exchange TSBs.
Gas service profile
5 routine items
Routine costs are fluid-and-wear driven: oil at 7,500-mile intervals, filters, brakes, and tires. Tires (set of 4) is the single largest routine bill at $1150.
Against its rivals
Average annual maintenance · ACI model| Vehicle | Avg annual | 10-yr total | vs. Silverado 1500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500This page | $645 | $6,450 | — |
| Ford F-150 | $635 | $6,350 | −$10/yr |
| Ram 1500 | $665 | $6,650 | +$20/yr |
Questions people ask
Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 expensive to maintain?
It is about average. The Silverado 1500 averages $645 a year in maintenance and typical repairs, ranking #40 of 52 vehicles on AutoCostIndex. That is mid-pack among vehicles we track.
What does a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cost to maintain per year?
$645 a year averaged over the first ten years — about $54 a month. Year 1 runs roughly $185; by year 10 the annual figure reaches $1250. Ten-year total: $6,450.
What are the most common Silverado 1500 services?
The routine items are oil change (synthetic) (~$105), cabin + engine air filters (~$85), brake pads (front, pair) (~$420). Intervals and full pricing for every service are in the table on this page.
What's not included in this estimate?
Fuel or charging, insurance (about $2,250 a year nationally for this vehicle), collision damage, parking, tolls, taxes, and registration. The figure covers scheduled maintenance plus typical age-related repairs, modeled per our methodology.
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How we calculate this
Figures come from the ACI maintenance model: manufacturer service schedules priced at typical U.S. independent-shop rates, plus expected age-related repairs weighted by published reliability patterns. The calculator scales costs with mileage (wear factor) and shop choice. Figures are modeled estimates — your invoices will differ. Full detail on the methodology page.
SOURCES: ACI maintenance model v1 · manufacturer service schedules · 2026 U.S. parts & labor pricing · published reliability studies · Updated 2026-07-19