1987 · Full-Size Pickup · Diesel

1987 GMC Pickup Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 GMC Pickup Diesel is a full-size pickup offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (18 city / 22 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 25 full-size pickups rated for 1987, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,921 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 18 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,921 15,000 mi/yr · $19.47 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1987 #13 of 25 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 1987 GMC Pickup Diesel's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	22	9.4	10.7
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 1987 Full-Size Pickups

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1Dodge Dakota Pickup21 MPG $2,214
2GMC Pickup21 MPG $2,214
3Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup21 MPG $2,214
4Jeep Comanche21 MPG $2,214
5Jeep Comanche Diesel25 MPG $2,220
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13GMC Pickup Diesel19 MPG $2,921
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25Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227

1987 Pickup DieselOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Pickup Diesel MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual R15 Pickup 2WD	Diesel	18 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,921
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic R15 Pickup 2WD	Diesel	17 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,083
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic R25 Pickup 2WD	Diesel	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual R25 Pickup 2WD	Diesel	16 MPG	18 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual V15 Pickup 4WD	Diesel	16 MPG	19 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual V15 Pickup 4WD	Diesel	16 MPG	18 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic V15 Pickup 4WD	Diesel	15 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,469

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 536 g/mi

1987 GMC Pickup Diesel vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet R10 Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr D100/D150 Pickup saves $15/yr vs Jeep J-10 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr J-10 Pickup saves $15/yr vs Dodge D250 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pickup Diesel saves $179/yr vs Ford F250 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pickup Diesel saves $179/yr vs Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pickup Diesel saves $179/yr vs Chevrolet V10 (K10) Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Pickup Diesel saves $179/yr vs Chevrolet R10 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr R10 Pickup saves $186/yr vs Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Pickup Diesel saves $344/yr vs Chevrolet V10 (K10) Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Pickup Diesel saves $344/yr vs Chevrolet V20 Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Pickup Diesel saves $344/yr vs Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Power Ram 50 Pickup saves $338/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1987 GMC Pickup (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 GMC Pickup Diesel?

Up to 19 MPG combined (18 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 16 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 GMC Pickup Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 GMC Pickup Diesel?