- Newest year: 2006
- Gas
- Standard pickups
- Same as 2005
2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 14–16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup at a glance
The 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup covers 4 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 14–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $5,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the SSR Pickup 6.0L 8-cyl RWD (15 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004 and 2005; 2006 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 16 MPG, was reached in 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gas | 14–15 MPG | $5,360–$5,740 | Same EPA ratings as 2005 |
| 2005 | Gas | 14–15 MPG | $5,360–$5,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 16 MPG | $4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 15 MPG | $4,360 | First year |
What the 2006 SSR Pickup 6.0L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$447
$5,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.93
Per 100 miles
$35.73
Five years
$26,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard pickup median
$1,280more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSR Pickup 6.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
| SSR Pickup 6.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Chevrolet SSR Pickup MPG
14–15 MPG · $5,360–$5,740/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 15 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $5,360, $1,280 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSR Pickup 6.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
| SSR Pickup 6.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,740 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Chevrolet SSR Pickup MPG
16 MPG · $4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 16 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $4,080, $280 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSR Pickup (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
2003 Chevrolet SSR Pickup MPG
15 MPG · $4,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSR Pickup (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the SSR Pickup 6.0L 8-cyl RWD: $6,390 in California and $4,650 in Texas, a $1,740 difference.
- California $6,390
- Washington $6,010
- New York $5,290
- Florida $4,890
- Texas $4,650
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 standard pickup models.
Generations
- 2003-2006 (2003)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup get?
EPA rates the 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup at 14–16 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 SSR Pickup 5.3L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 16 MPG (14 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup?
The SSR Pickup 5.3L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 16 MPG, in 2004. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2003, 2005 and 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004 and 2005. In 2006 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the SSR Pickup 6.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,360 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,360–$5,740 a year. That is a $380 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup 100 miles?
About $35.73 per 100 miles for the SSR Pickup 6.0L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $35.73 and $38.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SSR Pickup 6.0L 8-cyl RWD is rated 14 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup compare with other standard pickup configurations?
The SSR Pickup 6.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,360 a year to fuel, $1,280 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 1 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 155 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Chevrolet SSR Pickup different from the 2005 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2005 and 2006: 2 configurations rated 14–15 MPG combined. See the 2005 Chevrolet SSR Pickup for that year.