- Newest year: 2002
- Gas
- Vans
- Same as 2001
2000-2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 14–15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 van configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 at a glance
The 2000-2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 14–15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $4,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD (15 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001; 2002 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 by model year
What the 2002 Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$363
$4,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.27
Per 100 miles
$29.07
Five years
$21,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the van median
$310less a year
Class median $4,670 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Van 1500/2500 5.0L 8-cyl | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Van 1500/2500 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
2001 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG
14–15 MPG · $4,360–$4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Van 1500/2500 5.0L 8-cyl | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Van 1500/2500 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
2000 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG
14–15 MPG · $4,360–$4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Van 1500/2500 5.0L 8-cyl | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Van 1500/2500 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD: $5,920 in California and $3,800 in Texas, a $2,120 difference.
- California $5,920
- Washington $5,490
- New York $4,360
- Florida $4,120
- Texas $3,800
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 van models.
Generations
- 2000-2002
- 2003-2008
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 at 14–15 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG (13 city, 17 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 tops out at 15 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001. In 2002 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,360 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $4,360–$4,670 a year. That is a $310 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 100 miles?
About $29.07 per 100 miles for the Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.07 and $31.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD is rated 13 city and 17 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 compare with other van configurations?
The Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,360 a year to fuel, $310 less than the class median of $4,670, and less than 6 of 10 van configurations. The comparison covers all 36 rated van configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 different from the 2001 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2001 and 2002: 3 configurations rated 14–15 MPG combined. See the 2001 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 for that year.