GMC Savana 1500 AWD (cargo)
14 MPG The 2014 GMC Savana 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 2009–2014 run it averages 14.2 MPG, falling 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 | $0.179 | $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 |
| 2009 | 15 MPG | 14 | 17 | $4150 | 592 | 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 GMC Savana 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 GMC Savana 1500 AWD (cargo) get?
The 2014 GMC Savana 1500 AWD (cargo) is rated at 14 MPG combined by the EPA — 13 city and 17 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 14.2 MPG, ranging from 14 to 15 depending on year and trim.
How much does a GMC Savana 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 GMC Savana 1500 AWD (cargo) become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 15 MPG in 2009 to 14 in 2014. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the GMC Savana 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.