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GMC C2500 Sierra MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the GMC C2500 Sierra, from 1989 to 1992. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1990, at 18 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1992 model is 6% less efficient than the best 1989 model (17 vs. 18 MPG). The 1992 model is 6% less efficient than the median full-size pickup that year (17 vs. 18 MPG).

Most efficient year199018 MPG combined
Latest (1992)17 MPG$2,735/yr to fuel
First rated (1989)18 MPG$2,583/yr at today's prices
Model years rated437 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • C2500 Sierra, 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 C2500 Sierra model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1992 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 13
15 / 20 18 — 8 $2,735
1991 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 13
15 / 18 17 — 10 $2,735
1990 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 12
15 / 22 17 — 9 $2,583
1989 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 12
15 / 22 17 — 10 $2,583

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which GMC C2500 Sierra year has the best fuel economy?

The 1989 GMC C2500 Sierra, rated up to 18 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,583 a year.

Which GMC C2500 Sierra year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1991 model, whose most efficient version is rated 17 MPG combined (about $2,735 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest GMC C2500 Sierra?

The 1992 GMC C2500 Sierra is rated up to 17 MPG combined.

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