Chevrolet Classic MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Classic model year from 2004 to 2008 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Classic has been offered with 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2008 (up to 25 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Chevrolet Classic fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2008 22–25 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
2007 14–17 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2005 25 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl
2004 25 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl

2008 Chevrolet Classic: engines & MPG

The 2008 Classic was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Classic 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 31 25 MPG
Classic 3.5L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 28 22 MPG

2007 Chevrolet Classic: engines & MPG

The 2007 Classic was EPA-rated in 13 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Silverado Classic 15 Hybrid 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 19 17 MPG
Silverado Classic 1500 2WD 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
Silverado Classic 1500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
Silverado Classic 1500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Silverado Classic 1500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 20 16 MPG
Silverado Classic 1500 4WD 4.3L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Silverado Classic 15 Hybrid 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
Silverado Classic 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 15 MPG
Silverado Classic 1500 2WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 13 17 15 MPG
Silverado Classic 1500 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Silverado Classic 1500 4WD 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG
Silverado Classic 1500 4WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Silverado Classic 1500 4WD 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 13 16 14 MPG

2005 Chevrolet Classic: engines & MPG

The 2005 Classic was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Classic 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 31 25 MPG

2004 Chevrolet Classic: engines & MPG

The 2004 Classic was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Classic 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 21 31 25 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Chevrolet Classic get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Classic range from 17 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2008 model year.

What engines does the 2008 Chevrolet Classic have?

The 2008 Classic was EPA-rated with 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2008 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Chevrolet Classic require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

Is there a hybrid or electric Classic?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Chevrolet Classic EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/chevrolet/classic.

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