1990 Chevrolet C1500 fuel economy
The EPA lists 12 versions of the 1990 Chevrolet C1500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 9 to 18 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 16 city / 22 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 9 to 18 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 16 and 22 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,700 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1500 Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $5,300 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD Manual 4-spd | 8-cyl 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG | $5,300 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 3-spd | 6-cyl 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 19 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD Manual 4-spd | 6-cyl 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 19 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd | 8-cyl 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 3-spd | 8-cyl 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 15 | 14 MPG | $4,800 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG | $4,800 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD Manual 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG | $5,600 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 3-spd | 8-cyl 7.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 9 | 10 | 9 MPG | $7,450 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,700 per year in fuel, versus $7,450 for the least efficient.