Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD
14.6 MPG The 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD is EPA-rated at 14.6 MPG combined (13 city / 17.4 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1027 gallons, $3288 a year in fuel, or $0.219 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1993–1998 run it averages 14.9 MPG, essentially flat across 6 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.171 | $1712 | $2568 | $3425 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.205 | $2055 | $3082 | $4110 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.219 | $2192 | $3288 | $4384 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.240 | $2397 | $3596 | $4795 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.274 | $2740 | $4110 | $5479 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.308 | $3082 | $4623 | $6164 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.342 | $3425 | $5137 | $6849 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 14.6 MPG | 13 | 17.4 | $4480 | 627 | 5 |
| 1997 | 14.8 MPG | 13.6 | 17.6 | $4440 | 619 | 5 |
| 1996 | 14.8 MPG | 13.4 | 17.2 | $4430 | 619 | 5 |
| 1995 | 15.2 MPG | 13.6 | 18.3 | $4427 | 616 | 11 |
| 1994 | 15.4 MPG | 13.7 | 18.5 | $4373 | 608 | 11 |
| 1993 | 14.9 MPG | 13.3 | 18 | $4219 | 602 | 8 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 29 standard pickup trucks models tracked here, the Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD ranks 20 on current figures, against a class average of 15.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: GMC Sierra 1500 4WD (14.9), Chevrolet S10 Pickup 4WD (15), GMC Sonoma 4WD (15), Toyota T100 4WD (15.5), Isuzu Pickup 2WD 1-Ton (16).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 627 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 9.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD get?
The 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD is rated at 14.6 MPG combined by the EPA — 13 city and 17.4 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 14.9 MPG, ranging from 12 to 19 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 14.6 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1027 gallons — roughly $3288 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.219 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1998 model is $4480.
Has the Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 14.6 MPG today against 14.9 in 1993 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chevrolet Pickup 2500 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 20 of 29 in the Standard Pickup Trucks class on current figures, against a class average of 15.6 MPG. That is 1.0 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.