1990 Chevrolet C2500 fuel economy
The EPA lists 11 versions of the 1990 Chevrolet C2500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 12 to 18 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 15 city / 22 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 12 to 18 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2500 Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG | $5,650 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD Manual 4-spd | 8-cyl 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 18 | 17 MPG | $5,650 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 3-spd | 6-cyl 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 16 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD Manual 4-spd | 6-cyl 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd | 8-cyl 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 3-spd | 8-cyl 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 14 | 13 MPG | $5,150 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG | $5,150 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD Manual 5-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG | $5,150 |
| C2500 Pickup 2WD Manual 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 11 | 13 | 12 MPG | $5,600 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,700 per year in fuel, versus $5,600 for the least efficient.