​​2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2 Has 826 Miles​ 

Truck shoppers usually talk about towing, payload, horsepower, bed space, and four-wheel drive first. Fuel economy tends to come later, especially when the conversation turns to off-road-capable pickups. But MotorTrend’s long-term test of a Duramax-powered Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 was a good reminder that range can be one of a truck’s most useful features. 

In its 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 Duramax diesel yearlong review, MotorTrend set out to see how far its 3.0-liter Duramax diesel-powered Silverado ZR2 could travel on one tank. The answer was impressive: 826.8 miles. Even more notable, the truck achieved 34.1 mpg during the test. MotorTrend called the diesel engine “smooth, quiet, and incredibly efficient,” which is exactly the kind of description that gets the attention of drivers who use their trucks for more than short trips around town. 

Of course, that was a carefully planned fuel economy run. Most drivers are not going to cruise without air conditioning, monitor every mile, or run a tank all the way dry. In fact, running any diesel vehicle out of fuel is not recommended. Still, the test says something important about the 3.0-liter Duramax diesel: it can deliver real efficiency in a full-size truck. 

For Northern Nevada drivers, that kind of range can be genuinely useful. A longer driving range means fewer fuel stops on the way to Reno, Sacramento, Elko, Bishop, Lake Tahoe, or a weekend campsite. It can also be helpful for truck owners who tow, travel for work, visit job sites, or spend time in rural areas where fuel stations are spread farther apart. 

The Silverado 1500 ZR2 adds another layer to that story because it is not a stripped-down economy truck. It is an off-road-focused pickup with four-wheel drive, rugged hardware, and the kind of capability many truck shoppers want. Seeing that kind of fuel economy from a truck built for rough roads, dirt routes, snow, and weekend adventure makes the Duramax diesel option even more interesting. 

Range also helps with day-to-day confidence. If you drive from Carson City to job sites, haul equipment, make supply runs, or head into the mountains, a truck that can stretch a tank farther simply makes life easier. It does not replace towing capacity, payload ratings, or proper truck setup, but it is one more reason to look closely at diesel power. 

If you are shopping for a truck that blends strength with efficiency, Michael Hohl Chevrolet can help you compare current Chevrolet Silverado 1500 inventory or explore options through the finance center. For shoppers who want an extremely capable truck with fewer fuel stops, the 3.0-liter Duramax diesel Silverado 1500 delivers.