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2009 GMC Sierra MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 GMC Sierra is a full-size pickup offered in 17 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. Among 13 full-size pickups rated for 2009, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #6 of 13 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 GMC Sierra's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway208.511.8
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 2009 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1GMC Sierra Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  2. 2Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Dodge Dakota Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  4. 4Mitsubishi Raider Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Ford F15017 MPG $2,735
  6. 6GMC Sierra17 MPG $2,735
  7. 13Nissan Titan15 MPG $3,100
2009 SierraOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

Sierra MPG across model years

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17 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra C15 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sierra C15 XFE 2WD		 Flex-fuel 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra C15 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sierra C15 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sierra C15 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra K15 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sierra K15 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra C15 2WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sierra C15 2WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra K15 4WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sierra K15 4WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra C15 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sierra K15 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sierra C15 2WD		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra K15 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra K15 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sierra K15 4WD		 Flex-fuel 12 MPG 19 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

2009 GMC Sierra vs. rivals

vs Ford F150 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Explorer 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Silverado 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Ridgeline 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Dakota Pickup saves $152/yr vs Mitsubishi Raider Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Raider Pickup saves $152/yr vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Sierra saves $171/yr vs Toyota Tundra 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Sierra saves $171/yr vs Nissan Titan 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Sierra saves $365/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Silverado Hybrid saves $521/yr vs GMC Sierra Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Sierra Hybrid saves $521/yr vs Hummer H3T 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Sierra saves $171/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 GMC Sierra?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2009 GMC Sierra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 GMC Sierra?

The 2009 GMC Sierra's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 GMC Sierra per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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