GMC C25 Pickup 2WD

19841988 · 37 configurations

Lowest
12
Average
16
Best
20

The GMC C25 Pickup 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 37 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1988. Over this period, the C25 Pickup 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 12 MPG to 20 MPG, with an overall average of 16 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1988
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1988
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1988
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1988
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1988
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$4,300131514MPG
1988
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
1988
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
1988
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
1988
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$4,600121513MPG
1988
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1988
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$4,250162319MPG
1988
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdDiesel
$4,250182119MPG
1986
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151716MPG
1986
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1986
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1986
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$5,000111412MPG
1986
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
1986
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$4,750152017MPG
1986
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdDiesel
$4,750161817MPG
1985
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
1985
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$4,750152017MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151716MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$5,000111412MPG
1985
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$4,250172219MPG
1985
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdDiesel
$4,750161817MPG
1984
4.1L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
1984
4.1L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Regular
$4,300131514MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$4,600121513MPG
1984
6.2L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$4,250172219MPG
1984
6.2L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdDiesel
$4,050182220MPG
1984
6.2L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdDiesel
$4,500171918MPG
1984
5.7L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
1984
6.2L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$4,250172219MPG
1984
6.2L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdDiesel
$4,250182219MPG

Historical Efficiency

1988
19
1986
17
1985
19
1984
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (C25 Pickup 2WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the GMC C25 Pickup 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1988
4
1986
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory