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2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 14–17 MPG combined

17 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
City
20 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD
$3,840

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 van configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2000-2002

2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 at a glance

The 2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (22 configurations in all), rated 14–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $3,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD (17 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. The best combined rating in the generation, 17 MPG, was reached in 2008.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 by model year

2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2008 Gas 15–17 MPG $3,840–$4,360 Ratings changed
2007 Gas 14–16 MPG $4,080–$4,670 Ratings changed
2006 Gas 14–16 MPG $4,080–$4,670 Ratings changed
2005 Gas 14–16 MPG $4,080–$4,670 Ratings changed
2004 Gas 14–15 MPG $4,360–$4,670 Ratings changed
2003 Gas 14–15 MPG $4,360–$4,670 First year

What the 2008 Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$320

$3,840 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$6.40

Per 100 miles

$25.60

Five years

$19,200

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the van median

$830less a year

Class median $4,670 a year, MY2008

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 17 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $3,840, $240 less.

Gas · 4.3L, 5.3L
Combined
15–17 MPG
Per year
$3,840–$4,360

Gas configurations (5)

2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,840
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 18 15 $4,360
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 15 $4,360
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 18 15 $4,360
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 15 $4,360

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2007 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG

14–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,670/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 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.

Gas · 4.3L, 5.3L
Combined
14–16 MPG
Per year
$4,080–$4,670

Gas configurations (5)

2007 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 14 19 15 $4,360
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 15 $4,360
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 15 $4,360
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2006 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG

14–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,670/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 stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.

Gas · 4.3L, 5.3L
Combined
14–16 MPG
Per year
$4,080–$4,670

Gas configurations (3)

2006 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 14 18 15 $4,360
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670

2005 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG

14–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,670/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 16 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $4,080, $280 less.

Gas · 4.3L, 5.3L
Combined
14–16 MPG
Per year
$4,080–$4,670

Gas configurations (3)

2005 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 14 19 16 $4,080
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 14 19 15 $4,360
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670

2004 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 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.

Gas · 4.3L, 5.3L
Combined
14–15 MPG
Per year
$4,360–$4,670

Gas configurations (3)

2004 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 14 18 15 $4,360
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 15 $4,360
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670

2003 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 · 4.3L, 5.3L
Combined
14–15 MPG
Per year
$4,360–$4,670

Gas configurations (3)

2003 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 13 18 15 $4,360
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 5.3L 8-cyl RWD 13 17 14 $4,670
Van 1500/2500 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD 12 16 14 $4,670

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD: $5,230 in California and $3,350 in Texas, a $1,880 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 years All Chevrolet models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 get?

EPA rates the 2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 at 14–17 MPG combined across 22 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 17 MPG (15 city, 20 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500?

The Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 17 MPG, in 2008. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2003 and 2004.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.

How does the 2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2000-2002 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500) is rated 14–15 MPG combined and costs $4,360–$4,670 a year to fuel; the 2003-2008 model is rated 14–17 MPG and costs $3,840–$4,670 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 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 $3,840 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $3,840–$4,360 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 100 miles?

About $25.60 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 $25.60 and $29.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.

How does the 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 compare with other van configurations?

The Van 1500/2500 4.3L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,840 a year to fuel, $830 less than the class median of $4,670, and less than 9 of 10 van configurations. The comparison covers all 26 rated van configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 different from the 2007 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 17 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $3,840, $240 less. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2008 against 5 configurations for 2007. See the 2007 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 for that year.