GMC S15 Pickup 2WD

19841990 · 61 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
21
Best
29

The GMC S15 Pickup 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 61 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1990. Over this period, the S15 Pickup 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 29 MPG, with an overall average of 21 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
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700212522MPG
1990
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1990
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1990
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700202422MPG
1989
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1989
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600212723MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1988
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182220MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdDiesel
$3,000263027MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$3,000253027MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1985
1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,600212723MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdDiesel
$2,900263128MPG
1985
2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,900263328MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
1984
2.2L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdDiesel
$2,900263128MPG
1984
2.2L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,800263229MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
1984
2.2L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdDiesel
$2,900263128MPG
1984
2.2L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,900263128MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG

Historical Efficiency

1990
22
1989
22
1988
23
1987
22
1986
24
1985
28
1984
29

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (S15 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 S15 Pickup 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

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 S15/T15/Sonoma grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
20
Total Deaths
17

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
20.0%
Fire Occurrence
5.0%
Speeding Involved
20.0%
DUI Involved
25.0%
Primary Impact Zone

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

88%
Front
13%
Side
0%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2020
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
3.00
2018
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2017
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2014
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.33

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1989
1
1987
2
1986
2
1984
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory