* Driving style: Aggressive driving consumes more fuel.
* Terrain: Driving uphill or in stop-and-go traffic uses more fuel.
* Vehicle condition: A poorly tuned engine might use more fuel.
* Specific Silverado model: Fuel tank size varies slightly between different trim levels and configurations.
Generally, the gas light illuminates when approximately 1-2 gallons remain. However, it's strongly recommended not to rely on this. Running your vehicle on fumes can damage the fuel pump (by sucking up sediment) and can lead to inconvenient breakdowns.