Chevrolet SSR Pickup MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet SSR Pickup has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2003 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #16 of 21 (25th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2004 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #13 of 24 (48th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2005 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #17 of 23 (27th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2006 | 2 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #21 of 25 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet SSR Pickup placed highest in 2004 at #13 of 24, and lowest in 2006 at #21 of 25. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 6.0L 8-cyl | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 6.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2005 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 6.0L 8-cyl | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2005 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 6.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2004 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 14 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2003 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 → 2004 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2004 → 2005 | 16 → 15 mpg | -1 mpg | 767 gal |
What SSR Pickup fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup burns 767 to 821 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,464 | $164 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,875 | $192 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,286 | $219 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $5,150 to $5,550 a year in fuel, or $14,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Across the 57 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 15 mpg the Chevrolet SSR Pickup is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $671 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chevrolet nameplates
Every Chevrolet model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.