- Newest year: 2002
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- Same as 2001
2000-2002 GMC Savana Cargo 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 GMC Savana Cargo at a glance
The 2000-2002 GMC Savana Cargo 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 Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD (15 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 GMC Savana Cargo by model year
What the 2002 Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 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 GMC Savana Cargo 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 GMC Savana Cargo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.0L 8-cyl | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
2001 GMC Savana Cargo MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2000
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 2001 GMC Savana Cargo as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
2000 GMC Savana Cargo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.0L 8-cyl | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 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
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 GMC Savana Cargo get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 GMC Savana Cargo at 14–15 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG (13 city, 17 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 GMC Savana Cargo?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 GMC Savana Cargo tops out at 15 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 GMC Savana Cargo?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2000 to 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 GMC Savana Cargo per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 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 GMC Savana Cargo 100 miles?
About $29.07 per 100 miles for the Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 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 GMC Savana Cargo more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 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 GMC Savana Cargo compare with other van configurations?
The Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 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 GMC Savana Cargo 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 GMC Savana Cargo for that year.