GMC Sierra 2500 2WD

19932000 · 51 configurations

Lowest
12
Average
15
Best
19

The GMC Sierra 2500 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 51 different configurations spanning model years 1993 through 2000. Over this period, the Sierra 2500 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 12 MPG to 19 MPG, with an overall average of 15 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
2000
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2000
6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
1999
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
1999
6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
1998
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
1998
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000131715MPG
1998
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
1998
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121814MPG
1998
6.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$5,400131715MPG
1997
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1997
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141915MPG
1997
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1997
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
1997
6.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$5,400141715MPG
1996
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1996
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
1996
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1996
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
1996
6.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$5,050151816MPG
1995
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1995
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1995
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1995
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
1995
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1995
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600111713MPG
1995
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
1995
6.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$4,750152017MPG
1995
6.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$5,050141816MPG
1995
6.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$4,250172219MPG
1995
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111412MPG
1994
6.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$5,050152016MPG
1994
6.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$4,250172219MPG
1994
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1994
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1994
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1994
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131715MPG
1994
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
1994
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600111713MPG
1994
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
1994
6.5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$5,050151916MPG
1994
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1993
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1993
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
1993
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
1993
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
1993
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000131715MPG
1993
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
1993
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1993
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
1993
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$4,750152017MPG
1993
6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$4,750162017MPG

Historical Efficiency

2000
15
1999
15
1998
15
1997
15
1996
16
1995
19
1994
19
1993
17

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Sierra 2500 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 Sierra 2500 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 C, K, R, V-series pickup/ Sierra grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,286
Total Deaths
773

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
20.8%
Fire Occurrence
3.2%
Speeding Involved
14.8%
DUI Involved
22.6%
Primary Impact Zone

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

83%
Front
12%
Side
5%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes82
Fatalities
55
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2022
Fatal Crashes99
Fatalities
66
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2021
Fatal Crashes111
Fatalities
73
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2020
Fatal Crashes128
Fatalities
73
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2019
Fatal Crashes105
Fatalities
66
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2018
Fatal Crashes124
Fatalities
70
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2017
Fatal Crashes140
Fatalities
78
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2016
Fatal Crashes157
Fatalities
98
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2015
Fatal Crashes170
Fatalities
91
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2014
Fatal Crashes170
Fatalities
103
Deaths/Crash
0.61

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2000
5
1999
9
1998
1
1997
5
1995
3
1994
3
1993
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory