GMC Pickup MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 21 MPG combined in 1985–1987, the T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD. Its weakest year peaked at 14 MPG (1995).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 1995 version, the Rally G15/25 2WD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe GMC Pickup has EPA ratings for six model years, 1984–1995, most often among standard pickup trucks. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 18 standard pickup trucks in 1985, behind the class leader, the Toyota Truck/T100, and it placed in its class top five in five model years. In 1995 the most efficient version of the Pickup still placed third from the bottom of 22 vans, where the Dodge B3500 Wagon rated lowest.
Averaged over 1984–1988, the best version of the Pickup placed third of 19 among standard pickup trucks rated at least three years in that span. The name disappeared from EPA's lists after 1988 and returned in 1995, 6 model years later.
Among 22 vans, 1995
The Pickup placed 15th (tied). The class leader was the Ford Aerostar Van at 18 MPG. The next higher rating, 15 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.
Powertrains under the name
- Diesel
Rated in 1984–1988.
- Gasoline
Rated in 1984–1988 and 1995.
All 6 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Rally G15/25 2WD | 14 | 13 / 15 | 14 | 1 |
| 1988 | T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD | 20 | 18 / 24 | 12 | 55 |
| 1987 | T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD | 21 | 19 / 24 | 12 | 43 |
| 1986 | T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD | 21 | 19 / 24 | 11 | 46 |
| 1985 | T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD | 21 | 19 / 24 | 11 | 50 |
| 1984 | C15 Pickup 2WD diesel | 20 | 18 / 24 | 12 | 56 |
Version names in the EPA list: C15 Pickup 2WD, C25 Pickup 2WD, K15 Pickup 4WD, K25 Pickup 4WD, R15 Pickup 2WD, R25 Pickup 2WD, Rally G15/25 2WD, T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD, V15 Pickup 4WD, V25 Pickup 4WD.
Same class, 1995
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