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).

Most efficient year200917 MPG combined
Latest (2009)17 MPG$2,735/yr to fuel
First rated (2003)13 MPG$3,577/yr at today's prices
Model years rated717 configurations

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

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / 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

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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.

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