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Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
9 model years · 2000–2008
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 for 9 model years, 2000 to 2008. Across those years its combined rating runs 14–17 MPG. The latest model year, 2008, has 5 configurations rated 15–17 MPG combined and costing $3,840–$4,360 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2008 Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD, at 17 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 15 MPG in 1996.
Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-2008 Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 15–17 | $3,840–$4,360 |
| 2007 | 14–16 | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2006 | 14–16 | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2005 | 14–16 | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2004 | 14–15 | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2003 | 14–15 | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2000-2002 Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 14–15 | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2001 | 14–15 | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2000 | 14–15 | $4,360–$4,670 |
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 1500/2500 generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2008. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2008 powertrain options
Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG history, 1996–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 14–15 |
| 1998 | 14–15 |
| 1997 | 14–15 |
| 1996 | 14–15 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chevrolet Van 1500/2500's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 run 14–17 MPG across model years 2000 to 2008. The latest year, 2008, is rated 15–17 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 17 MPG.
How much does a Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2008, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,840–$4,360 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 1500/2500's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 15 MPG in 2000 to 17 MPG in 2008, 2 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 15 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.