GMC Sierra 1500 4WD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the GMC Sierra 1500 4WD across 18 model years, from the 1989 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD through the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD. The most recent 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD returns 15 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1992 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD at 18 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full GMC Sierra 1500 4WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the GMC Sierra 1500 4WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 15 MPG | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2005 | 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2004 | 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 15 MPG | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2003 | 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 15 MPG | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2002 | 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 15 MPG | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2001 | 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 15 MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2000 | 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1999 | 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1998 | 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1997 | 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1996 | 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 16 MPG | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1995 | 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $5,050 |
| 1994 | 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,750 |
| 1993 | 1993 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,750 |
| 1992 | 1992 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,500 |
| 1991 | 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 17 MPG | 16 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,750 |
| 1990 | 1990 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 16 MPG | 15 MPG | 18 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1989 | 1989 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,750 |
How the GMC Sierra 1500 4WD compares against the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class
Buyers usually compare the GMC Sierra 1500 4WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for the 2006 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.