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GMC Savana Cargo MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
16 model years · 2000–2015
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
GMC Savana Cargo fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the GMC Savana Cargo for 16 model years, 2000 to 2015. Across those years its combined rating runs 12–17 MPG. The latest model year, 2015, has 2 configurations rated 12 MPG combined and costing $5,390–$5,440 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 2013 Savana 1500 (cargo) 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.
GMC Savana Cargo MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Natural gas (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Generation page | |||
| 2015 | 12 | — | $5,390–$5,440 |
| 2011-2014 Generation page | |||
| 2014 | 12–16 | — | $4,180–$5,440 |
| 2013 | 12–17 | — | $3,880–$5,440 |
| 2012 | 12–17 | — | $3,880–$5,660 |
| 2011 | 12–17 | — | $3,880–$5,320 |
| 2003-2010 Generation page | |||
| 2010 | 14–17 | — | $3,840–$4,670 |
| 2009 | 14–17 | — | $3,840–$4,670 |
| 2008 | 14–17 | — | $3,840–$4,670 |
| 2007 | 14–16 | — | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2006 | 14–15 | — | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2005 | 14–16 | — | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2004 | 14–15 | 12 | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2003 | 13–15 | — | $4,360–$5,030 |
| 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.
GMC Savana Cargo generations
4 generations between 2000 and 2015. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2015 powertrain options
GMC Savana Cargo 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 GMC Savana Cargo's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the GMC Savana Cargo run 12–17 MPG across model years 2000 to 2015. The latest year, 2015, is rated 12 MPG.
Which GMC Savana Cargo model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2013 GMC Savana Cargo Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 17 MPG.
How much does a GMC Savana Cargo cost to fuel per year?
For MY2015, EPA-rated configurations cost $5,390–$5,440 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $5,390.
Has the GMC Savana Cargo's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 15 MPG in 2000 to 12 MPG in 2015, 3 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 15 MPG.
Which GMC Savana Cargo model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2001, 2002. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.