1988 GMC S15 Cab Chassis 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Special Purpose Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
14
MPG
Highway
15
MPG
Combined
14
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
15
Comb
14
Fuel cost: $4,800/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
14
Comb
14
Fuel cost: $4,800/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 15 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 14 | 14 | $4,800 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,800
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-12,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 635 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 21.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.8L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.8L, 6-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$4,811/yr
California
$5.957/gal$6,382/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$4,166/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$4,431/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$4,845/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$4,832/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$5,990/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,948/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$4,654/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$4,766/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $4,811/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $6,382/yrHIGHEST | +$1,571 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $4,166/yrLOWEST | $-645 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $4,431/yr | $-380 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $4,845/yr | +$34 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $4,832/yr | +$21 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $5,990/yr | +$1,179 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $4,948/yr | +$137 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $4,654/yr | $-157 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $4,766/yr | $-45 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 14 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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