What gas does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 take?
The EPA rates every 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 engine on regular gasoline. The 4.3L 6-cylinder and 5.3L 8-cylinder are flex-fuel and can also run on E85.
Key takeaways
- 12 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500.
- Regular gasoline is what the EPA rated it on - paying for premium buys nothing unless the manual asks for it.
- Only the engines marked flex-fuel can use E85.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Rated fuel | E85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | regular gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 4.3L 6-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | RWD | regular gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | regular gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | regular gasoline | No |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | RWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | RWD | regular gasoline | Yes (flex-fuel) |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | regular gasoline | No |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | regular gasoline | No |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder | 8-speed automatic | RWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 5.3L 8-cylinder hybrid | 8-speed automatic | RWD | regular gasoline | No |
| 6.2L 8-cylinder | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | regular gasoline | No |
| 6.2L 8-cylinder | 8-speed automatic | RWD | regular gasoline | No |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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