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2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 MPG & Fuel Cost
9 configurations · 14–17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 van configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 at a glance
The 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 has 9 configurations in the EPA database, rated 14–17 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl RWD at 17 MPG, which costs about $3,840 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,840 to $4,670, a $830 difference. The Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 van configurations rated for MY2009 (class median $4,670 a year).
What the 2009 Cargo 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, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 MPG
Gas configurations (9)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 15 | 14 | $4,670 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl RWD: $5,230 in California and $3,350 in Texas, a $1,880 difference.
- California $5,230
- Washington $4,840
- New York $3,840
- Florida $3,630
- Texas $3,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 van models.
Generations
- 2003-2008
- 2009
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500) is rated 13–14 MPG combined and costs $4,670–$5,030 a year to fuel; the 2009 model is rated 14–17 MPG and costs $3,840–$4,670 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 get?
EPA rates the 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 at 14–17 MPG combined across 9 configurations. The most efficient, the Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 9 configurations the cost runs $3,840–$4,670 a year. That is a $830 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 100 miles?
About $25.60 per 100 miles for the Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.60 and $31.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cargo 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 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 compare with other van configurations?
The Cargo 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 MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 17 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $4,670 to $3,840, $830 less. EPA lists 9 configurations for 2009 against 2 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 for that year.