1987 GMC Pickup
US · Pickup · Standard Pickup Trucks
The 1987 GMC Pickup is listed in the US market as a pickup. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 4.3L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (305) (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS), 6.2L 8-cylinder (NO-CAT), 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
- Economy
- 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 4.3L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (305) (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS), 6.2L 8-cylinder (NO-CAT), 2.5L 4-cylinder (FFS), 2.8L 6-cylinder (FFS) | |
| Displacement | 2.5 L to 6.2 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 to 8 | |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 3 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
45 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 3-speed manual
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 4-speed manual
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 5.0L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 5.0L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 5.0L · RWD · 4-speed manual
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 5.0L · RWD · 4-speed manual
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 5.7L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 5.7L · RWD · 4-speed manual
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 6.2L · RWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 6.2L · RWD · 4-speed manual · Diesel
- R15 Pickup 2WD · 6.2L · RWD · 4-speed manual · Diesel
- R25 Pickup 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
- R25 Pickup 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- R25 Pickup 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 4-speed manual
- R25 Pickup 2WD · 5.0L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
- R25 Pickup 2WD · 5.0L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- R25 Pickup 2WD · 5.0L · RWD · 4-speed manual
- R25 Pickup 2WD · 5.7L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- R25 Pickup 2WD · 5.7L · RWD · 4-speed manual
- R25 Pickup 2WD · 6.2L · RWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
- R25 Pickup 2WD · 6.2L · RWD · 4-speed manual · Diesel
- T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD · 2.5L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD · 2.5L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD · 2.5L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD · 2.8L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- V15 Pickup 4WD · 4.3L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- V15 Pickup 4WD · 4.3L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- V15 Pickup 4WD · 4.3L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- V15 Pickup 4WD · 5.0L · AWD · 3-speed automatic
- V15 Pickup 4WD · 5.0L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- V15 Pickup 4WD · 5.0L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- V15 Pickup 4WD · 5.0L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- V15 Pickup 4WD · 5.7L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- V15 Pickup 4WD · 5.7L · AWD · 4-speed manual
- V15 Pickup 4WD · 6.2L · AWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
- V15 Pickup 4WD · 6.2L · AWD · 4-speed manual · Diesel
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Recalls
No recall campaigns were found in NHTSA data at the last check. Last checked November 8, 2026.
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 23, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 23, 2026
Data verified: October 23, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1987 GMC Pickup have?
Varies by configuration: 4.3L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((305) (FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (FFS)), 6.2L 8-cylinder ((NO-CAT)), 2.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1987 GMC Pickup?
Combined fuel economy is 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1987 GMC Pickup front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.
Are there recalls for the 1987 GMC Pickup?
No recall campaigns were found in NHTSA data when we last checked on November 8, 2026. Recall status can change, so confirm with NHTSA or the manufacturer.