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1996 GMC Sierra 2500 fuel economy

The EPA lists 5 versions of the 1996 GMC Sierra 2500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 13 to 16 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 15 city / 18 highway.

At a glance

Combined
13 to 16 MPG depending on version
City and highway
15 and 18 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$6,000 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Sierra 2500 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 6.5L Rear-Wheel Drive 151816 MPG $6,000
Sierra 2500 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 141715 MPG $4,450
Sierra 2500 2WD
Manual 5-spd
8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 141815 MPG $4,450
Sierra 2500 2WD
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.7L Rear-Wheel Drive 121714 MPG $4,800
Sierra 2500 2WD
Manual 5-spd
8-cyl 5.7L Rear-Wheel Drive 111613 MPG $5,150
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 $6,000 per year in fuel, versus $5,150 for the least efficient.

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