GMC Suburban V1500 MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC Suburban V1500 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1989 to 1991. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (1989) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicles.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 4 | 16 mpg | 12 mpg | #23 of 35 (35th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1990 | 3 | 16 mpg | 12 mpg | #23 of 35 (35th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1991 | 2 | 16 mpg | 12 mpg | #35 of 50 (31th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Special Purpose Vehicles |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The GMC Suburban V1500 placed highest in 1989 at #23 of 35, and lowest in 1991 at #35 of 50. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1991 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (NO-CAT), Diesel | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 22.3 | $5,600 | 636.25 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1990 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (NO-CAT), Diesel | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 22.3 | $5,600 | 636.25 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1989 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (NO-CAT), Diesel | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 22.3 | $5,600 | 636.25 | n/a |
What Suburban V1500 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1991 GMC Suburban V1500 burns 719 to 958 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 | $2,156 | $2,875 | $719 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $3,354 | $839 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $3,833 | $958 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1991 model year is $5,200 to $5,600 a year in fuel, or $14,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicles
Across the 113 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicles, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 16 mpg the GMC Suburban V1500 is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $599 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicles rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other GMC nameplates
Every GMC model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.