2020 GMC Sierra 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD4-Wheel Drive
2020 GMC Sierra 4WD

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City
22
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
24
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

25.5MPG average+6.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 24 MPG · Owner reported avg: 25.5 MPG

Range: 22–30 MPG

Driving mix: City 40% / Highway 60%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 25.5 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic 10-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
22
Hwy
26
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,500/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
22
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
22
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
22
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
22
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Premium
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $4,800/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
14
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,500

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
427 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
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
3L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,806/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,723/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,430/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,585/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,826/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,819/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,494/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,886/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,780/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

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