- Newest year: 2008
- Gas
- Minivans
- Same as 2007
2005-2008 Chevrolet Uplander MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 17–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 minivan configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2008 Chevrolet Uplander at a glance
The 2005-2008 Chevrolet Uplander covers 4 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 17–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006 and 2007; 2008 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2008 Chevrolet Uplander by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | Same EPA ratings as 2007 |
| 2007 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 17–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 | First year |
What the 2008 Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the minivan median
Same
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Chevrolet Uplander MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.9L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.9L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2007 Chevrolet Uplander MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.9L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.9L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2006 Chevrolet Uplander MPG
17–19 MPG · $3,440–$3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 19 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,440, $190 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplander 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl | 3.9L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Uplander 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2005 Chevrolet Uplander MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,630–$3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplander 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Uplander 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD: $4,680 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,680 difference.
- California $4,680
- Washington $4,330
- New York $3,440
- Florida $3,250
- Texas $3,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 minivan models.
Generations
- 2005-2008 (2005)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2008 Chevrolet Uplander get?
EPA rates the 2005-2008 Chevrolet Uplander at 17–19 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2008 Chevrolet Uplander?
The Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2005.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2008 Chevrolet Uplander?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006 and 2007. In 2008 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,440 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Chevrolet Uplander 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD is rated 16 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander compare with other minivan configurations?
The Uplander 3.9L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $3,440, and less than 5 of 10 minivan configurations. The comparison covers all 20 rated minivan configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander different from the 2007 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2007 and 2008: 2 configurations rated 19 MPG combined. See the 2007 Chevrolet Uplander for that year.