1996 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup (15–18 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 4.3 L; 8-cyl, 5.0 L; 8-cyl, 5.7 L; 8-cyl, 6.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 15–18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,700–$6,000
- Configurations
- 7
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-cyl 6.5 L · Diesel · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 16 | $6,000 | — |
| 6-cyl 4.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15–16 | 20–21 | 17–18 | $3,700–$3,950 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18–19 | 15–16 | $4,200–$4,450 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 13–14 | 17–18 | 15 | $4,450 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1500 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 4.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.7 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 6.5 | Diesel | 15 | 19 | 16 | $6,000 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 4.3 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 8 | 5.0 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| C1500 Pickup 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 8 | 5.7 | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup?
According to EPA data, the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup is rated at 15–18 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup have?
The EPA data lists 6 and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,700 to $6,000.