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1986Standard Pickup TrucksRegular

1986 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD

EPA ID: 2483

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City MPG

Combined MPG

17MPG· Below Avg

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 1986 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD achieves an EPA-estimated 17 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 16 MPG in the city and 18 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 4.3L 6-cylinder engine paired with a automatic 3-spd, this standard pickup trucks features Rear-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 1986 C15 Pickup 2WD produces approximately 523 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this C15 Pickup 2WD has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $3,500, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $6,750 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks

Fuel TypeRegular

Engine4.3L 6-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions523 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score-1/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$3,500

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $6,750

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

16.8

Impact vs EPA

+$29

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Standard Pickup Trucks has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$734/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$16,800

38.1%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$15,441

35.1%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$11,400

25.9%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.9%

Total 5-Year Cost$44,041

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #87V043000·1987-04-03

critical

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

IMPROPER SIZE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: TRUCKS COULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM STOPPING DISTANCEPERMITTED BY FMVSS 105, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AVEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: REPLACE REAR AXLE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WITH PROPER SIZE ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign #86V131000·1986-05-15

critical

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

104.6 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 129 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 8.7 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.