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Chevrolet Van 1500 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
7 model years · 2003–2009
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Chevrolet Van 1500 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Chevrolet Van 1500 for 7 model years, 2003 to 2009. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–17 MPG. The latest model year, 2009, has 9 configurations rated 14–17 MPG combined and costing $3,840–$4,670 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2003 is the 2009 Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl RWD, at 17 MPG.
Chevrolet Van 1500 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Generation page | ||
| 2009 | 14–17 | $3,840–$4,670 |
| 2003-2008 Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 14 | $4,670 |
| 2007 | 14 | $4,670 |
| 2006 | 14 | $4,670 |
| 2005 | 14 | $4,670 |
| 2004 | 14 | $4,670 |
| 2003 | 13 | $5,030 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Chevrolet Van 1500 generations
2 generations between 2003 and 2009. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2009 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chevrolet Van 1500's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Van 1500 run 13–17 MPG across model years 2003 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 14–17 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Van 1500 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2003, at 17 MPG.
How much does a Chevrolet Van 1500 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2009, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,840–$4,670 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,840.
Has the Chevrolet Van 1500's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 13 MPG in 2003 to 17 MPG in 2009, 4 MPG more.
Which Chevrolet Van 1500 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2005, 2006. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.