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2010 GMC Sierra C15 XFE 2WD MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims

Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.

18
MPG combined (15 city / 22 hwy)
$3,450
est. fuel / year (today's prices, 15k mi)
Flex-fuel
gas type

Is the 2010 GMC Sierra C15 XFE 2WD good on gas?

At up to 18 MPG combined, the 2010 GMC Sierra C15 XFE 2WD is about average for a Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD — that class averages about 17.3 MPG across 1,486 EPA-tested versions, so it's middle-of-the-road for its size.

Real-world MPG vs the EPA number

The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.

For its most efficient trim, the EPA estimates about $3,450 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $288 a month.

2010 GMC Sierra C15 XFE 2WD trims & fuel economy

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr (today's price)
5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, RWDFLEX-FUEL18$3,450

2010 GMC Sierra C15 XFE 2WD specs

What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.

Engine options5.3L 8-cyl
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Drive typeRWD
EPA body classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
FuelFlex-fuel

Other years of the GMC Sierra C15 XFE 2WD

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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.