Chevrolet · 2003–2009 · Gas / Flex-fuel
Chevrolet Van 1500 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 7 model years of the Chevrolet Van 1500, from 2003 to 2009. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2009, at 17 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2009 model is 31% more efficient than the best 2003 model (17 vs. 13 MPG). The 2009 model is 10% more efficient than the median van that year (17 vs. 15.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Van 1500, 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 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 20 | 15.5 | — | 9 | $2,735 |
| 2008 | Gas | 14 MPG | 12 / 16 | 14 | — | 2 | $3,321 |
| 2007 | Gas | 14 MPG | 13 / 16 | 14.5 | — | 2 | $3,321 |
| 2006 | Gas | 14 MPG | 13 / 17 | 15 | — | 1 | $3,321 |
| 2005 | Gas | 14 MPG | 13 / 17 | 15 | — | 1 | $3,321 |
| 2004 | Gas | 14 MPG | 13 / 17 | 15 | — | 1 | $3,321 |
| 2003 | Gas | 13 MPG | 12 / 16 | 15 | — | 1 | $3,577 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare Van 1500 model years
See how much a newer Van 1500 would save over an older one.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Van 1500 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500, 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 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2003 model, whose most efficient version is rated 13 MPG combined (about $3,577 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Van 1500?
The 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 is rated up to 17 MPG combined.