1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup

The 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup is listed in 10 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 4.3 L 6-cyl, 5.0 L 8-cyl, 5.7 L 8-cyl and 6.2 L 8-cyl diesel powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 13 to 17 MPG (best: 13.8 L/100 km).

Model year1987
Versions10
ClassStandard Pickup Trucks
DriveRear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD4.3 L 6-cylAutomatic 3-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular14 / 15 / 1416.8635Standard Pickup Trucks
R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD4.3 L 6-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular14 / 17 / 1515.7592Standard Pickup Trucks
R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD4.3 L 6-cylManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular14 / 16 / 1515.7592Standard Pickup Trucks
R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD5.0 L 8-cylAutomatic 3-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular13 / 15 / 1416.8635Standard Pickup Trucks
R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD5.0 L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular12 / 17 / 1416.8635Standard Pickup Trucks
R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD5.0 L 8-cylManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular14 / 17 / 1515.7592Standard Pickup Trucks
R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD5.7 L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular12 / 16 / 1416.8635Standard Pickup Trucks
R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD5.7 L 8-cylManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular12 / 15 / 1318.1684Standard Pickup Trucks
R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD6.2 L 8-cyl dieselAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel15 / 20 / 1713.8599Standard Pickup Trucks
R20 (C20) Pickup 2WD6.2 L 8-cyl dieselManual 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel16 / 18 / 1713.8599Standard Pickup Trucks

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1987 Chevrolet R20 (C20) Pickup.

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