1996 GMC Sierra 1500 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Standard Pickup TrucksRear-Wheel Drive
City
16
MPG
Highway
21
MPG
Combined
18
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
21
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
15
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,300/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
17
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
13
Hwy
18
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
17
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,750 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Diesel Diesel | 15 | 19 | 16 | $5,300 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,500 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,500 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,750
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 494 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 16.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 6.5L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Pickup Truck
- GVWR
- Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 4.3L, 6-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection, Multi-Point 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$3,742/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,964/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,240/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,447/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,768/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,758/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,659/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,848/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,620/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,707/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,742/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $4,964/yrHIGHEST | +$1,222 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $3,240/yrLOWEST | $-502 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $3,447/yr | $-295 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,768/yr | +$26 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,758/yr | +$16 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $4,659/yr | +$917 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $3,848/yr | +$106 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $3,620/yr | $-122 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,707/yr | $-35 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 18 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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