Chevrolet · 1996–2008 · Gas / Flex-fuel
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).
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
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / 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.