Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the Pro Regular Cab RWD.
- Regular: 43 of 49 trims. Diesel: 4 of 49 trims. Premium: 2 of 49 trims.
- Premium by choice: $360 more a year.
- 6% of 16 trucks (2022) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Regular Cab RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Pro Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Pro Regular Cab 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 4WD Reg Cab 140" Pro | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Pro Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Pro Double Cab 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Pro Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Pro Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SLE Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Elevation Double Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SLE Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SLE Double Cab 4WD | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Elevation Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Elevation Double Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| SLT Crew Cab RWD | 5.3L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SLE Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| 4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB | 2.7L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Elevation Crew Cab 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Elevation Crew Cab LB 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| SLT Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| AT4 Crew Cab 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | Diesel | 21 | N/A | N/A |
| AT4 Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | Diesel | 21 | N/A | N/A |
| Denali Crew Cab RWD | 5.3L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Denali Crew Cab 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| AT4X Crew Cab 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Denali Ultimate Crew Cab 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Limited Crew Cab AT4 5 3/4 ft 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | Diesel | 24 | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab AT4 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | Diesel | 24 | N/A | N/A |
| Limited Crew Cab Denali 5 3/4 ft 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Limited Crew Cab Denali 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Limited Crew Cab Elevation 5 3/4 ft 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Limited Crew Cab Elevation 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Limited Crew Cab Pro 5 3/4 ft 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Limited Crew Cab Pro 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Limited Crew Cab SLE 5 3/4 ft 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Limited Crew Cab SLE 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Limited Crew Cab SLT 5 3/4 ft 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Limited Crew Cab SLT 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Limited Double Cab Elevation 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Limited Double Cab Pro 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| Limited Double Cab SLE 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Limited Regular Cab Pro 8 ft 2WD | 2.7L 4cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 | Pro Regular Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2022 Ford F-150 | XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box | Regular |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Limited Work Truck Double Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2022 RAM 1500 | Classic Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2022 GMC Canyon | Elevation Standard Extended Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2022 Toyota Tundra | SR Double Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2022 Jeep Gladiator | Sport 4x4 | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
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