Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 AWD
15 MPG The 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 AWD is EPA-rated at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1000 gallons, $3200 a year in fuel, or $0.213 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2003–2008 run it averages 14.3 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 6 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 | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.213 | $2133 | $3200 | $4267 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.233 | $2333 | $3500 | $4667 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.267 | $2667 | $4000 | $5333 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.300 | $3000 | $4500 | $6000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.333 | $3333 | $5000 | $6667 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 15 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4150 | 592 | 2 |
| 2007 | 14.5 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4300 | 614 | 2 |
| 2006 | 14 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
| 2005 | 14 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
| 2003 | 14 MPG | 12 | 16 | $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 Van 1500/2500 AWD ranks 5 on current figures, against a class average of 14.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Express 1500 2WD Cargo (15.5), GMC Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) (15.5), Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 2WD (15.7), GMC Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) (15.7).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 592 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 AWD get?
The 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 AWD is rated at 15 MPG combined by the EPA — 13 city and 17 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 14.3 MPG, ranging from 14 to 15 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 15 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1000 gallons — roughly $3200 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.213 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2008 model is $4150.
Has the Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 AWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 14 MPG in 2003 to 15 in 2008 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 7% across 6 model years.
Is the Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 5 of 17 in the Vans, Cargo Type class on current figures, against a class average of 14.2 MPG. That is 0.8 better 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.