1996 GMC Sierra

US · Pickup · Standard Pickup Trucks

The 1996 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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) (MPFI), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI), 6.5L 8-cylinder turbocharged (DSL,TRBO) (MPFI)
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Economy: 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

4.3L 6-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI), 6.5L 8-cylinder turbocharged (DSL,TRBO) (MPFI)

Combined Economy

13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD

Transmission

Automatic, Manual

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 4.3L 6-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI), 5.7L 8-cylinder (350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI), 6.5L 8-cylinder turbocharged (DSL,TRBO) (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

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

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
Highway	16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 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Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity.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

19 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 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
96V057000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTACTING THE DASH MAT WHICH COULD BIND THE THROTTLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE MAXIMUM RETURN TIMES REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ADEQUATE THROTTLE CABLE TO DASH MAT CLEARANCE, AND IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE, CUT OUT A PORTION OF THE DASH MAT TO PROVIDE PROPER CLEARANCE.
Reported April 4, 1996. 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 1996 GMC Sierra have?

Varies by configuration: 4.3L 6-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI)), 6.5L 8-cylinder turbocharged ((DSL,TRBO) (MPFI)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1996 GMC Sierra?

Combined fuel economy is 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1996 GMC Sierra front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1996 GMC Sierra?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 6, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.