1992 · Full-Size Pickup · Diesel

1992 GMC Sierra Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1992 GMC Sierra Diesel is a full-size pickup offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1991 model. Among 27 full-size pickups rated for 1992, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,775 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,775 15,000 mi/yr · $18.50 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1992 #13 of 27 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 1992 GMC Sierra Diesel's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 1992 Full-Size Pickups

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1Mazda B Pickup22 MPG $2,114
2Dodge Dakota Pickup21 MPG $2,214
3Toyota Truck/T10021 MPG $2,214
4Isuzu Pickup20 MPG $2,325
5Jeep Comanche Pickup20 MPG $2,325
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13GMC Sierra Diesel20 MPG $2,775
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27Dodge W250 Pickup13 MPG $3,577

1992 Sierra DieselOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Sierra Diesel MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual Sierra 1500 2WD	Diesel	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,775
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sierra 1500 2WD	Diesel	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,083
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual Sierra 1500 4WD	Diesel	16 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,083
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sierra 1500 4WD	Diesel	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 509 g/mi

1992 GMC Sierra Diesel vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Diesel 20 MPG · $2,775/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet C2500 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr C2500 Pickup saves $40/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Sierra Diesel saves $131/yr vs Chevrolet C2500 Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Sierra Diesel saves $146/yr vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr C1500 Pickup saves $192/yr vs Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Power Ram 50 Pickup saves $192/yr vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sierra saves $192/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1992 GMC Sierra Diesel?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1992 GMC Sierra Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1992 GMC Sierra Diesel?