1988 · Full-Size Pickup · Gas

1988 GMC Pickup MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 GMC Pickup is a full-size pickup offered in 40 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 20 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 23 full-size pickups rated for 1988, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #4 of 23 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 GMC Pickup's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2410.29.8
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 1988 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Dodge Dakota Pickup22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Jeep Comanche21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Isuzu Pickup20 MPG $2,325
  4. 4GMC Pickup20 MPG $2,325
  5. 5Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup20 MPG $2,325
  6. 23Jeep J-20 Pickup11 MPG $4,227
1988 PickupOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,921/yr

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

Pickup MPG across model years

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40 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C15 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
C15 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
C15 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
C15 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
C15 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
K15 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
K15 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
K25 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
K25 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C15 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
C15 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C15 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
C25 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C25 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
C25 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
C25 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
K15 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
C15 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
C15 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
C15 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 18 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
C25 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
C25 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
K15 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 15 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
K15 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
K15 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
K25 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
C25 Pickup 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 15 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
K15 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
K15 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 14 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
K15 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
K25 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
K25 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 15 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic
K15 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 13 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
K25 Pickup 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 14 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

1988 GMC Pickup vs. rivals

vs Isuzu Pickup 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Comanche 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Comanche saves $111/yr vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Dakota Pickup saves $211/yr vs Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Pickup saves $258/yr vs Chevrolet C10 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Pickup saves $410/yr vs GMC Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Pickup saves $596/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1988 GMC Pickup Diesel (19 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 GMC Pickup?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 12 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 GMC Pickup use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 GMC Pickup?

The 1988 GMC Pickup's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 GMC Pickup per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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