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2001 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel economy

The EPA lists 11 versions of the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 11 to 17 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 15 city / 20 highway.

At a glance

Combined
11 to 17 MPG depending on version
City and highway
15 and 20 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,950 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Sierra 1500 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 152017 MPG $3,950
Sierra 1500 2WD
Manual 5-spd
6-cyl 4.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 141816 MPG $4,200
Sierra 1500 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 4.8L Rear-Wheel Drive 141916 MPG $4,200
Sierra 1500 2WD
Manual 5-spd
8-cyl 4.8L Rear-Wheel Drive 141916 MPG $4,200
Sierra 1500 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 141815 MPG $4,450
Sierra 1500 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.3L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 141815 MPG $4,450
Sierra 1500 4WD
Manual 5-spd
6-cyl 4.3L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 131614 MPG $4,800
Sierra 1500 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 4.8L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 131614 MPG $4,800
Sierra 1500 4WD
Manual 5-spd
8-cyl 4.8L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 131614 MPG $4,800
Sierra 1500 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.3L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 131614 MPG $4,800
Sierra 1500 4WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 6.0L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 101311 MPG $6,100
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,950 per year in fuel, versus $6,100 for the least efficient.

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