1987 GMC Pickup Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1987 GMC Pickup (12–21 MPG combined) across 43 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Standard Pickup Trucks
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Engine
6-cyl, 4.3 L; 8-cyl, 5.0 L; 8-cyl, 5.7 L; 8-cyl, 6.2 L; 4-cyl, 2.5 L; 6-cyl, 2.8 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline, Diesel
Combined MPG
12–21 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$3,200–$6,000
Configurations
43

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.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 1987 GMC Pickup. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
8-cyl 6.2 L · Diesel · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive15–1618–1916–17$5,650–$6,000—
8-cyl 6.2 L · Diesel · Rear-Wheel Drive15–1818–2217–19$5,050–$5,650—
4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive17–1921–2418–21$3,200–$3,700—
6-cyl 2.8 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive14–1520–2116–17$3,950–$4,200—
6-cyl 4.3 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive141715$4,450—
8-cyl 5.0 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive12–1314–1613–14$4,800–$5,150—
8-cyl 5.7 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive1114–1512–13$5,150–$5,600—
6-cyl 4.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive14–1515–2014–17$3,950–$4,800—
8-cyl 5.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive12–1415–1814–15$4,450–$4,800—
8-cyl 5.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive1215–1713–14$4,800–$5,150—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 1987 GMC Pickup (43 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
R15 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 3-spd64.3Regular Gasoline151716$4,200
R15 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 3-spd85.0Regular Gasoline131514$4,800
R15 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd64.3Regular Gasoline152017$3,950
R15 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline121714$4,800
R15 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.7Regular Gasoline121714$4,800
R15 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd86.2Diesel172118$5,300
R15 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveManual 3-spd64.3Regular Gasoline151917$3,950
R15 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd64.3Regular Gasoline151916$4,200
R15 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline141815$4,450
R15 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline141715$4,450
R15 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd85.7Regular Gasoline121513$5,150
R15 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd86.2Diesel182219$5,050
R25 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 3-spd64.3Regular Gasoline141514$4,800
R25 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 3-spd85.0Regular Gasoline131514$4,800
R25 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd64.3Regular Gasoline141715$4,450
R25 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline121714$4,800
R25 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.7Regular Gasoline121614$4,800
R25 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd86.2Diesel152017$5,650
R25 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd64.3Regular Gasoline141615$4,450
R25 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline141715$4,450
R25 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd85.7Regular Gasoline121513$5,150
R25 Pickup 2WDRear-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd86.2Diesel161817$5,650
T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd42.5Regular Gasoline172118$3,700
T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd62.8Regular Gasoline142016$4,200
T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd42.5Regular Gasoline192321$3,200
T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd62.8Regular Gasoline152017$3,950
T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd42.5Regular Gasoline182420$3,350
T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd62.8Regular Gasoline152117$3,950
V15 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 3-spd85.0Regular Gasoline121413$5,150
V15 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd64.3Regular Gasoline141715$4,450
V15 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline121614$4,800
V15 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.7Regular Gasoline111513$5,150
V15 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd86.2Diesel151916$6,000
V15 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd64.3Regular Gasoline141715$4,450
V15 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline121614$4,800
V15 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline131514$4,800
V15 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd85.7Regular Gasoline111412$5,600
V15 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd86.2Diesel161917$5,650
V15 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd86.2Diesel161817$5,650
V25 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.7Regular Gasoline111513$5,150
V25 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd86.2Diesel151916$6,000
V25 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd85.7Regular Gasoline111412$5,600
V25 Pickup 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveManual 4-spd86.2Diesel161817$5,650

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 1987 GMC Pickup?

According to EPA data, the 1987 GMC Pickup is rated at 12–21 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 1987 GMC Pickup have?

The EPA data lists 4, 6, and 8 cylinders across its configurations.

What fuel type does the 1987 GMC Pickup use?

It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 1987 GMC Pickup?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,200 to $6,000.