Makes ChevroletS10 Pickup

Chevrolet S10 Pickup MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 29 MPG combined in 1984, the diesel S10 Pickup 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 15 MPG (2004).

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1,000.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2004 version, the S10 Pickup 4WD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Chevrolet S10 Pickup has EPA ratings for 21 model years, 1984–2004, most often among small pickup trucks. Its best version had the highest combined rating among small pickup trucks in 1988, and it placed in its class top five in five model years. In 1988 it shared first place among 10 small pickup trucks with the Dodge Ram 50 Pickup and the Ford Ranger. The peak rating of the S10 Pickup is the fourth highest of the 82 pickup nameplates with MPG ratings on this site.

In 1998 it became the first pickup with an electric version in EPA data. In 2003 its most efficient version still placed second from the bottom of 15 standard pickup trucks, where the Lincoln Blackwood rated lowest.

Among 17 standard pickup trucks, 2004

The S10 Pickup placed 15th (tied). The class leader was the Ford Ranger at 23 MPG. The next higher rating, 16 MPG, is shared by five nameplates.

Electric versions

Rated separately in kWh per 100 miles; its lowest was 62 kWh (1998 S10 Electric).

Where the engine list turned over

1994
New: 2.2-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 22 MPG.
2001
New: 2.2-liter 4-cylinder flex-fuel. Best rating 23 → 22 MPG.
2003
New: 2.2-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 22 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Diesel
Rated in 1984–1985.
Gasoline
Rated in 1984–2004.
Electric
Rated in 1998.
Flex-fuel
Rated in 2001–2002.

Other names on this page

The GMC S15 Pickup (1984–1990); The GMC Sonoma (1991–2004) carried the same EPA ratings in the years they overlap, so they are covered by this page.

All 21 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2004	S10 Pickup 4WD	15	14 / 18	15	1
2003	S10 Pickup 2WD	22	19 / 25	14	6
2001–2002	S10 Pickup 2WD FFV flex-fuel	22	19 / 25	14	6
2000	S10 Pickup 2WD	23	20 / 26	16	8
1999	S10 Pickup 2WD	23	20 / 26	16	6
1998	S10 Pickup 2WD	22	20 / 26	16	6
1997	S10 Pickup 2WD	23	20 / 27	16	6
1996	S10 Pickup 2WD	23	20 / 27	17	6
1995	S10 Pickup 2WD	23	21 / 26	16	9
1994	S10 Pickup 2WD	22	20 / 26	16	10
1993	S10 Pickup 2WD	22	20 / 25	16	7
1992	S10 Pickup 2WD	22	20 / 25	16	9
1991	S10 Pickup 2WD	22	21 / 26	16	7
1990	S10 Pickup 2WD	22	21 / 25	16	7
1989	S10 Pickup 2WD	22	20 / 26	17	6
1988	S10 Pickup 2WD	23	21 / 27	18	6
1987	S10 Pickup 2WD	22	20 / 26	16	8
1986	S10 Pickup 2WD	24	21 / 28	18	6
1985	S10 Pickup 2WD diesel	28	26 / 33	18	14
1984	S10 Pickup 2WD diesel	29	26 / 32	18	18

Version names in the EPA list: S10 Electric, S10 Pickup 2WD, S10 Pickup 2WD FFV, S10 Pickup 4WD.

Same class, 2004

Ford Ranger23 MPG Toyota Tundra16 MPG GMC Sonoma15 MPG Nissan Titan14 MPG