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2010-2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 12–14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
2010-2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger at a glance
The 2010-2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger covers 8 model years in the EPA database (35 configurations in all), rated 12–14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $5,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Express 2500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl RWD (13 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The best combined rating in the generation, 14 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
2010-2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 12–13 MPG | $5,180–$5,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 12–13 MPG | $5,180–$5,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 12–13 MPG | $4,950–$5,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 12–14 MPG | $4,540–$5,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 12–14 MPG | $4,540–$5,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 12–14 MPG | $4,540–$5,350 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 12–14 MPG | $4,540–$5,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 14 MPG | $4,670 | First year |
What the 2017 Express 2500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$432
$5,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.63
Per 100 miles
$34.53
Five years
$25,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,180.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 2500 Passenger (Most efficient) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,180 |
| Express 3500 Passenger | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 12 | $5,260 |
2016 Chevrolet Express Passenger MPG
12–13 MPG · $5,180–$5,230/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,950 to $5,180, $230 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 2500 Passenger (Most efficient) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,180 |
| Express 3500 Passenger | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 12 | $5,230 |
2015 Chevrolet Express Passenger MPG
12–13 MPG · $4,950–$5,260/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 13 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,540 to $4,950, $410 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 2500 Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $4,950 |
| Express 3500 Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $4,970 |
| Express 2500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,180 |
| Express 2500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,180 |
| Express 3500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 12 | $5,230 |
| Express 3500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 12 | $5,260 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2014 Chevrolet Express Passenger MPG
12–14 MPG · $4,540–$5,230/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,540.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 1500 Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl AWD (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,540 |
| Express 1500 Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,550 |
| Express 2500 Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $4,950 |
| Express 3500 Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $4,960 |
| Express 2500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,180 |
| Express 3500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 12 | $5,230 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2013 Chevrolet Express Passenger MPG
12–14 MPG · $4,540–$5,270/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,540.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 1500 Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl AWD (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,540 |
| Express 1500 Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,550 |
| Express 2500 Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $4,950 |
| Express 3500 Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $4,950 |
| Express 2500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,180 |
| Express 3500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 12 | $5,270 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2012 Chevrolet Express Passenger MPG
12–14 MPG · $4,540–$5,350/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,540.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 1500 Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl AWD (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,540 |
| Express 1500 Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,550 |
| Express 2500 Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $4,950 |
| Express 3500 Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $4,950 |
| Express 2500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,180 |
| Express 3500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $5,350 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2011 Chevrolet Express Passenger MPG
12–14 MPG · $4,540–$5,250/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,670 to $4,540, $130 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 1500 Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl AWD (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,540 |
| Express 1500 Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,550 |
| Express 2500 Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | $4,950 |
| Express 2500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,170 |
| Express 3500 Passenger | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 12 | $5,250 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2010 Chevrolet Express Passenger MPG
14 MPG · $4,670/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express 1500 Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Express 1500 Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Express 2500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl RWD: $7,040 in California and $4,520 in Texas, a $2,520 difference.
- California $7,040
- Washington $6,520
- New York $5,180
- Florida $4,890
- Texas $4,520
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger get?
EPA rates the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger at 12–14 MPG combined across 35 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Express 1500 Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl AWD, is rated 14 MPG (13 city, 17 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger?
The Express 1500 Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 14 MPG, in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The lowest top rating, 13 MPG, was in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
How does the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2009 Chevrolet Express Passenger) is rated 13–15 MPG combined and costs $4,360–$5,030 a year to fuel; the 2010-2017 model is rated 12–14 MPG and costs $4,540–$5,350 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Express 2500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,180 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,180–$5,260 a year. That is a $80 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger 100 miles?
About $34.53 per 100 miles for the Express 2500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $34.53 and $35.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Express 2500 Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl RWD is rated 11 city and 16 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Express Passenger different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,180. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2017 against 2 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Chevrolet Express Passenger for that year.