GMC Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo)
12 MPG The 2015 GMC Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) is EPA-rated at 12 MPG combined (10 city / 15 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1250 gallons, $4000 a year in fuel, or $0.267 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2011–2015 run it averages 12 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 | $0.208 | $2083 | $3125 | $4167 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.267 | $2667 | $4000 | $5333 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.292 | $2917 | $4375 | $5833 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.333 | $3333 | $5000 | $6667 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.375 | $3750 | $5625 | $7500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.417 | $4167 | $6250 | $8333 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12 MPG | 10 | 15 | $5200 | 737 | 2 |
| 2014 | 12 MPG | 10 | 15 | $5200 | 740 | 1 |
| 2013 | 12 MPG | 10 | 15 | $5200 | 740 | 1 |
| 2012 | 12 MPG | 10 | 15 | $5200 | 741 | 1 |
| 2011 | 12 MPG | 10 | 16 | $5200 | 741 | 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 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) ranks 16 on current figures, against a class average of 14.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Express 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo (14), Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo (14), Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo (14), Chevrolet Van 15/25 2WD Conversion (14), Chevrolet Van 1500 AWD Conversion (14).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 737 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 11.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the GMC Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) get?
The 2015 GMC Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) is rated at 12 MPG combined by the EPA — 10 city and 15 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 12 MPG, ranging from 12 to 12 depending on year and trim.
How much does a GMC Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) cost in fuel per year?
At 12 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1250 gallons — roughly $4000 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.267 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2015 model is $5200.
Has the GMC Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 12 MPG today against 12 in 2011 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the GMC Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) efficient for its class?
It ranks 16 of 17 in the Vans, Cargo Type class on current figures, against a class average of 14.4 MPG. That is 2.4 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.