Although gas prices are low right now, it’s only a matter of time before they start creeping back up. As such, some Chevy Silverado owners may look to maximize the fuel returns for their pickup, something which the available Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Economy Package (RPO code XFE) is designed to address. Now, we’re taking a closer look at this optional extra in the following GM Authority Feature Spotlight.
The Chevrolet Silverado XFE Fuel Economy Package is offered for 2020 model-year 1500 pickups, and includes the following content (RPO code listed in parentheses):
- 18-inch Bright Silver painted wheels (PZX)
- P265/65R18SL all-season blackwall tires
- Premium soft roll-up tonneau cover (also available as an official accessory)
Pricing for this package is listed at $850.
The Chevrolet Silverado XFE Fuel Economy Package is only offered on the mid-range LT trim level, and requires the 2WD drivetrain. The package also requires the Short Bed / Crew Cab body style, with the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine under the hood. The 5.3L V8 L84 produces 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, and is paired to the GM eight-speed MQE automatic transmission.
The package is not available with the Convenience Package, Max Trailering Package, or the Z71 Off-Road Package. In fact, it can only be paired with the standard trim level content, with no other options outside of the Fuel Economy package allowed.
With regard to the benefits, the Chevrolet Silverado XFE Fuel Economy Package improves highway and combined fuel returns by 1 mpg, bringing figures up to 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. Check out our complete 2020 Chevrolet Silverado fuel economy figures comparison for more info.
As a reminder, the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 rides on the GM T1 platform, with assembly taking place at GM Flint Assembly in Flint, Michigan, and GM Fort Wayne Assembly in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado XFE Fuel Economy Package worth the extra outlay? Let us know by voting in the poll below, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Silverado news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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They are sure limiting sales by restricting trim levels, 2WD and no options. I also bet putting the 10 speed with a 3.08 axle ratio and lower rolling resistance tires would help with these numbers on various trim levels and configurations even more.
It’s funny that they actually think those mpg are real. A person never gets remotely close to the EPA estimated mpg in real world driving. Take 3-5 mpg off of those official numbers. Doing this, this brand new truck isn’t doing any better than my 2002 Silverado with the 5.3. With all of todays technology, nothing changes but the price
Not sure what world you’re in but I’m regularly getting 21-22 mpg in my 2017 Sierra with the 5.3 with every tank in city/freeway driving. And I’m in no way light on the gas. This substantially exceeds the fuel mileage in my old 5.3 Trailblazer.
I have no doubt you’d easily exceed 24 mog on country roads with this package.
Bought this truck in March and just took a 2400 mile trip. At 1600 rpm, 65 mph, I got 20 mpg. At 1700 rpm, 75 mph, I got 23 mpg. Overall I got 21 mpg.
I concur with GMC Fan. My Sierra 5.3 also makes low 20’s mpg-which is the same as my old S-10 4.3 did with a manual 5 speed. My ATS 3.6 makes more than EPA numbers too and I run 75-80 on the freeway with that. I’m not light on the throttle with either one.
On long trips I routinely get 42ish sometimes up to 44 MPG in a 2014 Chevy Cruze that’s supposed to get 37 MPG according to the EPA. All I do is use cruise control judiciously and try not to drive like a moron. If you routinely are getting 5 mpg UNDER the EPA estimate you’re that guy that’s on either standing on the gas or standing on the brakes at all times, nothing in between. Even 2020’s technology and engine improvements isn’t going to save you from being a pisspoor driver.
My 2017 1500 crew cab with the 5.3 engine and the heavy tow package gets 20.8 combined. 3:73 gears. Would do better without AFM. The v8 to v4 is a joke!
Yea, alot of people commenting on how great their fuel economy is do not understand that what the dash says is not always accurate.
Well, running pretty much 450 miles on a tank and put a hair over 20 gallons in. Actually suggests the dash is a touch low.
I have a 2018 Duramax I can pull my 40 ft 5th wheeler at 70 or even higher. It doesn’t affect my mileage much , but I do Use more urea. The older ones gave poor milage , while doing burns!
Actually, if anything, driven in the country at 60MPH you’re pretty likely to EXCEED these numbers.
Unlike EcoBoost, the VVT and DoD systems (AFM) actually deliver as promised.
I regularly get 19-20 in combined driving with my 2019 4WD Silverado LD.
I’ve taken a few trips to the beach (about 103 miles), Mainly Hwy but some city driving, and gotten as high as 24.2. And that was still driving 75 on the hwy. If there’s one thing that I cannot complain even a little bit about with that truck, its the MPG.
The EPA numbers are garnered by driving terribly. Unlike in the past where they were under ideal conditions for economy. They are accomplished driving like most idiots do today. VERY few vehicles cannot exceed the rated numbers when driven like a vehicle should be driven. On my last two non GM vehicles I’ve been able to exceed the MPG by 10% from rated. On my 1980s 4wd GM fullsize truck, without overdrive, both before and after fuel injection, with the 350 I could and can regularly pull down 17MPG freeway.
LOL. “XFE Fuel Economy Package”. Fancy name for passenger car tires and tonneau cover.
I have a 2019 GMC AT4 6.2 L and 10 speed automatic. I have just over 30,000 miles.
One of my trip meters has a little over 12,000
Miles showing 17.7 MPG AVG. approximately 1/3 of those miles are miles while towing my over 6000 lb travel trailer as well as approximately 7400 lbs. on my utility trailer. I’m very pleased with this!
I wouldn’t buy it
My 2000 GMC Sierra 4.8L w/3.73 diff. gearing got about 17 mpg combined, 20mpg on hwy. when new. Still got it after 20 yr., runs great, gets about 14 mpg around town now w/176k on odometer. What about that new 2.7L turbo 4 banger, I thought it was to be mileage king?
Bought this truck in March, just took 2400 mile trip. At 1600 rpm, 65 mph, I got 20 mpg. At 1700 rpm, 75 mph, I got 23 mpg. Overall I got 21 mpg.
Fuel economy has more to do with driving style and right foot than anything, fast accelerating, on and off the accelerator instead of holding it steady(my son use to drive me crazy with his foot on then off the accelerator when he first started driving before he learned to hold his foot steady). Driving technique has an enormous fact on mpg.
$850 for 1 mpg, I can buy a lot of gas for the standard drive train with the options I want for that, GMs marketing people believe we are flowers in their garden, “Blooming Idiots”.
$850 for 1 mpg, I can buy a lot of gas for the options I want or need for that. GMs marketing gurus think we’re flowers in their garden, “Blooming Idiots”.
If fuel economy is what you want a full size truck is not for you. Buy a car
I don’t see the need for the 4 cylinder version….
Muy expensive for what GM is including… and excluding. You end up with a full-size truck with Colorado capability. Outside of the larger but spartan cabin, i see no benefit over a mid-size truck.
Further Willen
Anyone who believe es the factory gauge showing mpg will believe ANYTHING. Figure it out with true mileage and gallons you really put in and could better it will be less than your factory gauge.
My 2020 Silverado crew cab Z71 with 4wd and 8speed gets 21.5 combined. Calculations at the pump verify this. The L84 engine option and start stop are also included. Exclude all the good options for 1mpg more? No thanks.
I’m getting 17 in town and 21 at 75 to 80 mph highway in a 17 crew 4×4 High Country, lifetime average over 23k miles 17.9, my gas saver package is the 6.2 motor, which is a magnificent beast.
My 2000 Silverado 2wd extended cab got 17 city/23 highway from brand new. Why does GM think that a 1 mpg improvement in 20 years is great fuel economy??
You know GM offered fuel economy special full-sized trucks on/off since the 70s and Ford also since 1980.
You know GM offered fuel economy special full-sized trucks on/off since the 70s and Ford also since 1980. One mystery is why not have XFE on the 2.7?.
No thanks! And I’m a Chevy man! But mpg sucks
So, did we pick a winner of the best mpg compared to EPA ratings yet?
I’d like to submit my unverified numbers just to prove people wrong.
I got 36 mpg in my 2016 Tahoe. According to my best 25 mile dashboard screen. Since there are no rules, I feel I’m entitled to at least your consideration for Best MPGer ever…
My 1989 K2500 Chevy Scottsdale gets 16 in town and 21 on the highway.
Im getting the same mileage with my 2017 GMC Sierra SLE 4X4 5.3L V8 full crew cab long bed with the options that are missing in the above Chevy. What was the advantage again?
I have a 06-5.3 a 07-4.8 and a 13 -5.3, all I have ever got as fuel economy is 12-13 mpg and the average-did sucks it will get you in a bind. Will not ever buy another GM product am not happy with them at all!!!!
I had a 2017 that got 22 to 24 on the highway it was a lease now I leased a 2020 and it gets about the same maybe a mile or two better I was all as satisfied with the mileage great truck
I think it is how people drive. Taking off like a rocket at the stop light. And other driving. I. Have a 2014 k2500 Z71 and my best mpg shows 25 that was when I was driving to work everyday 30 miles one way. Combined city and hiway.
It’s very easy to tell who gets bad gas mileage on the freeway. The ones that dont anticipate traffic and are on and off the brakes as they almost rear end people, the people that drive with two feet (thankfully its pretty rare to see the brake lights flickering on and off as they inadvertently apply the brakes while trying to maintain speed) and the best are the turbo diesels. Listening to the turbo spool up and spool down as the idiot driving fluctuates foot pressure but isnt actually trying to accelerate.
My 2020 Chevrolet 1500 with the 3.0 I6 Duramax get 29MPG on the Highway when I’m not pulling a trailer and 18MPG when I am pulling a trailer.
laughs in 2011 Chevrolet Volt
lifetime average at 245,000 miles is now 106 mpg via onstar, around 100ish by my own calculations.
1996 C/K work truck today got 22.8 with a topper, loaded down with telecommuication gear
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it would be great if gm would offer a larger gas tank for the crew cab short bed trucks. when towing with the small tank you’ll need gas about every 200 miles. a 32 t0 36 gal. tank like the 3/4 ton has woild be great.