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Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG by year

The EPA has rated 13 model years of the Chevrolet Van 1500/2500, from 1996 to 2008. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2008, at 17 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2008 model is 13% more efficient than the best 1996 model (17 vs. 15 MPG). The 2008 model is 21% more efficient than the median van that year (17 vs. 14 MPG).

Most efficient year200817 MPG combined
Latest (2008)17 MPG$2,735/yr to fuel
First rated (1996)15 MPG$3,100/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1343 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Van 1500/2500, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Van 1500/2500 model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2008 Gas 17 MPG
lowest 15
15 / 20 14 — 5 $2,735
2007 Flex-fuel 16 MPG
lowest 15
14 / 19 14.5 — 5 $2,906
2006 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 19 15 — 3 $2,906
2005 Gas 16 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 19 15 — 3 $2,906
2004 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 18 15 — 3 $3,100
2003 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
13 / 18 15 — 3 $3,100
2002 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
13 / 17 15 — 3 $3,100
2001 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
13 / 17 15 — 3 $3,100
2000 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
13 / 17 15 — 3 $3,100
1999 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
13 / 18 15 — 3 $3,100
1998 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
13 / 18 15 — 3 $3,100
1997 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 17 15 — 3 $3,100
1996 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 17 15 — 3 $3,100

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 year has the best fuel economy?

The 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500, rated up to 17 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,735 a year.

Which Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1996 model, whose most efficient version is rated 15 MPG combined (about $3,100 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Van 1500/2500?

The 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 is rated up to 17 MPG combined.

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