Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo
14 MPG The 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo is EPA-rated at 14 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1071 gallons, $3429 a year in fuel, or $0.229 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2010–2014 run it averages 14 MPG, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.179 | $1786 | $2679 | $3571 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.229 | $2286 | $3429 | $4571 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.286 | $2857 | $4286 | $5714 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.321 | $3214 | $4821 | $6429 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.357 | $3571 | $5357 | $7143 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4450 | 617 | 1 |
| 2013 | 14 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4450 | 617 | 1 |
| 2012 | 14 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
| 2011 | 14 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
| 2010 | 14 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 17 vans, cargo type models tracked here, the Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo ranks 7 on current figures, against a class average of 14.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 AWD (15), GMC Savana 1500/2500 AWD (cargo) (15), Chevrolet Express 1500 2WD Cargo (15.5), GMC Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) (15.5), Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 2WD (15.7).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 617 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 9.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo get?
The 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo is rated at 14 MPG combined by the EPA — 13 city and 17 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 14 MPG, ranging from 14 to 14 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo cost in fuel per year?
At 14 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1071 gallons — roughly $3429 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.229 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2014 model is $4450.
Has the Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 14 MPG today against 14 in 2010 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo efficient for its class?
It ranks 7 of 17 in the Vans, Cargo Type class on current figures, against a class average of 14.3 MPG. That is 0.3 worse than typical for the class.
Compare with similar models
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.