2023 GMC Sierra 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD.

The 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD has 8 model options: Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L, Automatic 10-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L, Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L, Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L, Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L, Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L and Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L.

The 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 10-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

The 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD is 18 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L171519
Automatic 10-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L242227
Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L191820
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L171620
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L171620
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L171519
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L171519
Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L191820

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD is $3,031.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,156 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L$3,000spend $6,000 more
Automatic 10-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,100spend $6,500 more
Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L$2,700spend $4,500 more
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L$3,000spend $6,000 more
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L$3,000spend $6,000 more
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L$3,000spend $6,000 more
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L$3,750spend $9,750 more
Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L$2,700spend $4,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L18
Automatic 10-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L15
Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L16
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L18
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L18
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L18
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L18
Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Emit?

The 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD will emit an average of about 7,496,250 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 255 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 8 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD model options.

Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG19
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Gasoline or E85
Fuel Type 2E85
ATV TypeFFV
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO27,860,000
Trees Needed to Offset374
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.3
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 10-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 10-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,500
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO26,345,000
Trees Needed to Offset302
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO27,065,000
Trees Needed to Offset336
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.7
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO27,845,000
Trees Needed to Offset374
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.3
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO27,845,000
Trees Needed to Offset374
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.3
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG19
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO28,025,000
Trees Needed to Offset382
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.3
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG19
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,750
Fuel Cost$3,750
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO27,950,000
Trees Needed to Offset379
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement6.2
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 GMC Sierra 4WD Automatic 8-spd 4-cyl, 2.7 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO27,035,000
Trees Needed to Offset335
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.7
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2023 GMC Sierra 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on December 27, 2025. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/gmc/sierra-4wd/2023.

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