GMC Caballero Pickup 2WD

19841987 · 24 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
17
Best
21

The GMC Caballero Pickup 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 24 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1987. Over this period, the Caballero Pickup 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 MPG to 21 MPG, with an overall average of 17 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
1987
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162018MPG
1987
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1987
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$4,300131614MPG
1987
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1986
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500151917MPG
1986
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1986
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1986
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500151917MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
1984
3.8L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500151917MPG
1984
3.8L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1984
5.7L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdDiesel
$4,050182420MPG
1984
5.7L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$3,850182621MPG
1984
3.8L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500151917MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG

Historical Efficiency

1987
18
1986
18
1985
18
1984
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Caballero 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 Caballero Pickup 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

No NHTSA consumer complaints have been reported for this model.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the GMC GMC Caballero grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
2
Total Deaths
1

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
0.0%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
0.0%
DUI Involved
50.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

50%
Front
50%
Side
0%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1987
1
1985
1
1984
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory