Chevrolet · 1984–1988 · Diesel

Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel, from 1984 to 1988. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1984, at 20 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1988 model is 5% less efficient than the best 1984 model (19 vs. 20 MPG). The 1988 model is 12% more efficient than the median full-size pickup that year (19 vs. 17 MPG).

Most efficient year198420 MPG combined
Latest (1988)19 MPG$2,921/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)20 MPG$2,775/yr at today's prices
Model years rated410 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • C10 Pickup Diesel, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every C10 Pickup Diesel model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1988 Diesel 19 MPG 17 / 23 17 — 2 $2,921
1986 Diesel 19 MPG 17 / 22 17 — 2 $2,921
1985 Diesel 19 MPG 18 / 22 16 — 3 $2,921
1984 Diesel 20 MPG
lowest 19
18 / 22 17 — 3 $2,775

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel year has the best fuel economy?

The 1984 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel, rated up to 20 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, that works out to about $2,775 a year.

Which Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1985 model, whose most efficient version is rated 19 MPG combined (about $2,921 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel?

The 1988 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Diesel is rated up to 19 MPG combined.

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