1994 GMC Sierra
US · Pickup · Standard Pickup Trucks
The 1994 GMC Sierra 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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 (FFS), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS), 6.5L 8-cylinder (MPFI) (NO-CAT), 6.5L 8-cylinder turbocharged (MPFI) (TURBO), 6.5L 8-cylinder (MPFI)
- 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 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 4.3L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS), 6.5L 8-cylinder (MPFI) (NO-CAT), 6.5L 8-cylinder turbocharged (MPFI) (TURBO), 6.5L 8-cylinder (MPFI) | |
| Displacement | 4.3 L to 6.5 L | |
| Cylinders | 6 to 8 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 4 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
44 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- Sierra 1500 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sierra 1500 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 1500 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 1500 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 1500 2WD · 5.0L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sierra 1500 2WD · 5.0L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 1500 2WD · 5.7L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sierra 1500 2WD · 5.7L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 1500 2WD · 5.7L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 1500 2WD · 6.5L · RWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
- Sierra 1500 2WD · 6.5L · RWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
- Sierra 1500 2WD · 6.5L · RWD · 5-speed manual · Diesel
- Sierra 1500 4WD · 4.3L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sierra 1500 4WD · 4.3L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 1500 4WD · 4.3L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 1500 4WD · 5.0L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sierra 1500 4WD · 5.0L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 1500 4WD · 5.7L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sierra 1500 4WD · 5.7L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 1500 4WD · 5.7L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 1500 4WD · 6.5L · AWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
- Sierra 1500 4WD · 6.5L · AWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
- Sierra 1500 4WD · 6.5L · AWD · 5-speed manual · Diesel
- Sierra 2500 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sierra 2500 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 2500 2WD · 4.3L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 2500 2WD · 5.0L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sierra 2500 2WD · 5.0L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 2500 2WD · 5.7L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sierra 2500 2WD · 5.7L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 2500 2WD · 5.7L · RWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 2500 2WD · 6.5L · RWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
- Sierra 2500 2WD · 6.5L · RWD · 4-speed automatic · Diesel
- Sierra 2500 2WD · 6.5L · RWD · 5-speed manual · Diesel
- Sierra 2500 4WD · 4.3L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sierra 2500 4WD · 4.3L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 2500 4WD · 5.0L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sierra 2500 4WD · 5.0L · AWD · 5-speed manual
- Sierra 2500 4WD · 5.7L · AWD · 4-speed automatic
- Sierra 2500 4WD · 5.7L · AWD · 5-speed manual
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Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 6, 2026.
98V150001: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, 2 AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE. SOLDER JOINTS NEAR THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN CRACK CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER.
Reported July 1, 1998. View on NHTSA
95V241000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
IF BOTH THE LAP-BELT AND SHOULDER-BELT ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS ON THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES RELEASE AT OR NEAR THE SAME TIME, ACCELERATION FORCES CAN CAUSE THE BUCKLE RELEASE MECHANISM TO ACTIVATE AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE LATCH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STITCHING THAT CREATES THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP IN THE SHOULDER BELT(S).
Reported December 13, 1995. View on NHTSA
95V242000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEMS WITH NO ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOPS AND MAY NOT MEET THE HEAD INJURY CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETRACTOR PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY(S) WITH ONE HAVING THE NEWLY DESIGNED ENERGY-MANAGEMENT TWIN-LOOP SYSTEM.
Reported December 13, 1995. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 10, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 20, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 10, 2026
Data verified: November 10, 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 1994 GMC Sierra have?
Varies by configuration: 4.3L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (FFS)), 6.5L 8-cylinder ((MPFI) (NO-CAT)), 6.5L 8-cylinder turbocharged ((MPFI) (TURBO)), 6.5L 8-cylinder ((MPFI)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1994 GMC Sierra?
Combined fuel economy is 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1994 GMC Sierra front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.
Are there recalls for the 1994 GMC Sierra?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 6, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.