2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Gas Tank Size and Capacity
Fuel tank capacity
26.0–34.0gal · 98–129 L
The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 has a fuel tank capacity of 26.0 to 34.0 gallons (98–129 liters), depending on the trim. The most common size is 26.0 gallons, used on 26 trims.
A full tank is good for roughly 572–816 highway miles or 416–612 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.
34.0 gal · Bigger than 97% of 2016 models we list.
Listed separately: 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD (36.0 gal), 2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD (36.0 gal).
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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel tank capacity by trim
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MPG and range are city / highway.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Tank | Fuel | MPG city / hwy | Range city / hwy |
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| 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 17 / 22Range 442 / 572 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 17 / 22 | 442 / 572 mi |
| 2dr Regular Cab SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 18 / 24Range 468 / 624 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 18 / 24 | 468 / 624 mi |
| 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 17 / 22Range 442 / 572 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 17 / 22 | 442 / 572 mi |
| 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 22Range 416 / 572 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 22 | 416 / 572 mi |
| 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 18 / 24Range 468 / 624 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 18 / 24 | 468 / 624 mi |
| 4dr Crew Cab 6.5 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 16 / 23Range 416 / 598 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 23 | 416 / 598 mi |
| 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 17 / 22Range 442 / 572 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 17 / 22 | 442 / 572 mi |
| 4dr Double Cab SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 18 / 24Range 468 / 624 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 18 / 24 | 468 / 624 mi |
| Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 8A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 22Range 416 / 572 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 8A | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 22 | 416 / 572 mi |
| Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 8A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 22Range 416 / 572 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 8A | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 22 | 416 / 572 mi |
| Denali 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 16 / 23Range 416 / 598 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 8A | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 23 | 416 / 598 mi |
| Denali 4dr Crew Cab 6.5 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 8A · RWD · Regular MPG 16 / 23Range 416 / 598 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 8A | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 23 | 416 / 598 mi |
| SLE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 17 / 22Range 442 / 572 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 17 / 22 | 442 / 572 mi |
| SLE 2dr Regular Cab SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 18 / 24Range 468 / 624 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 18 / 24 | 468 / 624 mi |
| SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 17 / 22Range 442 / 572 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 17 / 22 | 442 / 572 mi |
| SLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 22Range 416 / 572 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 22 | 416 / 572 mi |
| SLE 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 18 / 24Range 468 / 624 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 18 / 24 | 468 / 624 mi |
| SLE 4dr Crew Cab 6.5 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 16 / 23Range 416 / 598 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 23 | 416 / 598 mi |
| SLE 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 17 / 22Range 442 / 572 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 17 / 22 | 442 / 572 mi |
| SLE 4dr Double Cab SB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 18 / 24Range 468 / 624 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 18 / 24 | 468 / 624 mi |
| SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.8 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 22Range 416 / 572 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 22 | 416 / 572 mi |
| SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 6.5 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 22Range 416 / 572 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 22 | 416 / 572 mi |
| SLT 4dr Crew Cab 5.8 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 16 / 23Range 416 / 598 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 23 | 416 / 598 mi |
| SLT 4dr Crew Cab 6.5 ft. SB 5.3L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 16 / 23Range 416 / 598 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 23 | 416 / 598 mi |
| SLT 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 5.3L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 16 / 22Range 416 / 572 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 22 | 416 / 572 mi |
| SLT 4dr Double Cab SB 5.3L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 16 / 23Range 416 / 598 mi | 5.3L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.0 gal98 L | Regular | 16 / 23 | 416 / 598 mi |
| 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 17 / 22Range 578 / 748 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 34.0 gal129 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 17 / 22 | 578 / 748 mi |
| 2dr Regular Cab LB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 18 / 24Range 612 / 816 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | RWD | 34.0 gal129 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 18 / 24 | 612 / 816 mi |
| SLE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 17 / 22Range 578 / 748 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 34.0 gal129 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 17 / 22 | 578 / 748 mi |
| SLE 2dr Regular Cab LB 4.3L 6cyl 6A · RWD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 18 / 24Range 612 / 816 mi | 4.3L 6cyl 6A Flex-fuel | RWD | 34.0 gal129 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 18 / 24 | 612 / 816 mi |
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Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.
How far a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 goes on a tank
Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 18 MPG, a full 26.0-gallon tank covers about 468 miles.
| Gauge | Gallons | Highway miles | City miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 26.0 | 572 | 416 |
| 3/4 | 19.5 | 429 | 312 |
| 1/2 | 13.0 | 286 | 208 |
| 1/4 | 6.5 | 143 | 104 |
| 1/8 | 3.3 | 72 | 52 |
Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 833 gallons, roughly 32 full tanks.
Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.
What it costs to fill up a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
$111.02 to fill the 26.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.
| Tank | Fuel | US avg / gal | From empty | From 1/4 tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.0 gal | Regular | $4.27 | $111.02 | $83.26 |
| 34.0 gal | Regular | $4.27 | $145.18 | $108.88 |
| 34.0 gal | E85 (flex-fuel trims) | $3.31 | $112.54 | $84.41 |
By region, 26.0-gallon tank
| Region | Regular / gal | Fill from empty |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast | $4.02 | $104.52 |
| Midwest | $4.27 | $111.02 |
| Gulf CoastLowest | $3.70 | $96.20 |
| Rocky Mountain | $4.46 | $115.96 |
| West Coast | $5.42 | $140.92 |
| CaliforniaHighest | $5.89 | $153.14 |
Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.
Your own price
- 26.0-gallon tank$111.02
- 34.0-gallon tank$145.18
- A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,558
Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.
Sierra 1500 tank size in other years
The 2016 Sierra 1500 uses the same 26.0–34.0 gal tank sizes as every Sierra 1500 since 2000.
| Model year | Tank | Longest highway range |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 24.0–28.0 gal | 624 mi |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 24.0–28.0 gal | 588 mi |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 24.0–28.0 gal | 588 mi |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 26.0–34.0 gal | 816 mi |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 26.0–34.0 gal | 816 mi |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 26.0–34.0 gal | 816 mi |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 26.0–34.0 gal | 816 mi |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 26.0–34.0 gal | 816 mi |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 | 26.0–34.0 gal | 714 mi |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 26.0–34.0 gal | 714 mi |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 26.0–34.0 gal | 714 mi |
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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 vs similar 2016 pickups
At 34.0 gallons, the Sierra 1500's largest tank ranks third of the five 2016 pickups compared here. The Toyota Tundra carries the most (38.0 gal) and the Ram 1500 the least (32.0 gal).
| 2016 model | Tank | Longest highway range |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra | 26.4–38.0 gal | 684 mi |
| Ford F-150 | 23.0–36.0 gal | 828 mi |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 26.0–34.0 gal | 816 mi |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 26.0–34.0 gal | 816 mi |
| Ram 1500 | 26.0–32.0 gal | 800 mi |
Picked by body style and size: other 2016 pickups within about 5% of the Sierra 1500's length and 15% of its curb weight, one model per brand.
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel system recalls
None of the 8 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 involve the fuel system.
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel pump and gauge parts
NHTSA lists no fuel-system recall for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500, so a failed pump or gauge is a normal repair. These are the part numbers the makers list for it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 holds between 26.0 and 34.0 gallons, depending on the trim. 26.0 gallons is the usual size; the 34.0-gallon tank comes on the 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (4.3L 6cyl 6A).
How many gallons and liters does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 gas tank hold?
The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 tank holds 98–129 liters, or 26.0–34.0 gallons in US gallons.
Which 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 has the biggest gas tank?
The 34.0-gallon tank is on the 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB, 2dr Regular Cab LB, SLE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB and 1 other trim. The smallest tank, 26.0 gallons, is on the 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB.
Does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 tank change with the powertrain?
Yes. Flex-fuel (E85): 26.0–34.0 gal; Gas: 26.0 gal.
Does 4WD change the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 gas tank?
No. 4WD and RWD versions of the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 use the same 26.0–34.0 gal tank.
How far can a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 go on a full tank?
About 572–816 miles on the highway and 416–612 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.
How many miles can a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 go on a quarter tank?
About 143 highway miles or 104 in town from the 26.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 6.5 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.
What gas does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 take?
Flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), or Regular unleaded, depending on the engine. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500?
At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 26.0-gallon tank from empty costs $111.02. It ranges from $96.20 in the Gulf Coast to $153.14 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500?
About 211 pounds for the 34.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 have a bigger gas tank than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
No, they match: both top out at 34.0 gallons in 2016.
Has the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
No. None of the 8 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 involve the fuel system.
Sources
- Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, cross-checked against a second spec database. Updated October 2026.
- MPG and range: EPA ratings. Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
- Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026.
- Recalls: NHTSA recall database.
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