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#2586 of 2,900 · GMC cars

1985 GMCC15 Pickup 2WD

Standard Pickup Trucks · Rear-Wheel Drive · 4.3 L 6-cyl

16MPGcombined
15city
18highway
A year of fuel$4,200
CO₂ from the tailpipe555.4 g/mi
Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

Against the 2,900 GMC cars

Combined MPG 16 MPGbest 32 · avg 17
Annual fuel cost $4,200best $900 · avg $4,328

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 1985 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD is a gasoline pickup with rear-wheel drive and an automatic 4-speed transmission. Its 4.3 L 6-cylinder engine is rated at 15 MPG city, 18 MPG highway and 16 MPG combined. The EPA classifies it as a Standard Pickup Truck. Listed annual fuel cost is $4,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 555.44 g per mile. These figures give buyers a concise view of its fuel economy and emissions alongside its basic configuration. The C15 Pickup 2WD is identified as part of GMC’s Pickup family, with Pickup as its base model. Its 2WD designation is consistent with the listed rear-wheel-drive configuration. For shoppers reviewing older gasoline pickups, the combined rating, separate city and highway estimates, and annual fuel cost are the main running-cost details to weigh.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers considering a rear-wheel-drive gasoline pickup with an automatic transmission. Its fuel economy and annual fuel cost are relevant to shoppers weighing running costs.

What is good

  • 18 MPG highway rating
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • Automatic 4-speed transmission

What to know first

  • 15 MPG city rating
  • $4,200 annual fuel cost
  • 555.44 g/mile tailpipe CO2

Verdict

The key figures are 16 MPG combined and an EPA-listed annual fuel cost of $4,200. Buyers should also note its rear-wheel drive and automatic 4-speed transmission.

Details

Model year
1985fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

Efficiency

Combined MPG
16fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
City MPG
15fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Highway MPG
18fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

Running cost

Annual fuel cost
$4,200fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
CO₂ (tailpipe)
555.4 g/mifueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

Car

Body
Pickupfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucksfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drivefueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

Powertrain

Engine
4.3 L 6-cylfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Fuel
Gasolinefueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026

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