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2003-2010 GMC Savana Cargo MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 13–17 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD

$3,840

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

Previous generation: 2000-2002 Next generation: 2011-2014

2003-2010 GMC Savana Cargo at a glance

The 2003-2010 GMC Savana Cargo covers 8 model years in the EPA database (58 configurations in all), rated 13–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $3,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD (17 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and natural gas. EPA changed the ratings in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The best combined rating in the generation, 17 MPG, was reached in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

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

2003-2010 GMC Savana Cargo by model year

2003-2010 GMC Savana Cargo: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2010	Gas	14–17 MPG	$3,840–$4,670	Ratings changed
2009	Gas	14–17 MPG	$3,840–$4,670	Ratings changed
2008	Gas	14–17 MPG	$3,840–$4,670	Ratings changed
2007	Gas	14–16 MPG	$4,080–$4,670	Ratings changed
2006	Gas	14–15 MPG	$4,360–$4,670	Ratings changed
2005	Gas	14–16 MPG	$4,080–$4,670	Ratings changed
2004	Gas, Natural gas	14–15 MPG, 12 MPGe	$4,360–$4,670	Ratings changed
2003	Gas	13–15 MPG	$4,360–$5,030	First year

What the 2010 Savana 1500 (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

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

2010 GMC Savana Cargo MPG

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840.

Gas · 4.3L, 5.3L

Combined

14–17 MPG

Per year

$3,840–$4,670

Gas configurations (5)

2010 GMC Savana Cargo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient)	4.3L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	18	15	$4,360
Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD	5.3L 8-cyl	AWD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD	5.3L 8-cyl	AWD	13	17	14	$4,670

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

2009 GMC Savana Cargo MPG

14–17 MPG · $3,840–$4,670/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840.

Gas · 4.3L, 5.3L

Combined

14–17 MPG

Per year

$3,840–$4,670

Gas configurations (9)

2009 GMC Savana Cargo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient)	4.3L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	14	18	15	$4,360
Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360
Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	14	18	15	$4,360
Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	14	17	15	$4,360
Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	16	14	$4,670

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2009 GMC Savana Cargo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	16	14	$4,670
Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	16	14	$4,670
Savana 1500 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.

2008 GMC Savana Cargo MPG

14–17 MPG · $3,840–$4,670/yr

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

14–17 MPG

Per year

$3,840–$4,670

Gas configurations (9)

2008 GMC Savana Cargo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient)	4.3L 6-cyl	RWD	15	20	17	$3,840
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	14	18	15	$4,360
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	15	$4,360
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	14	18	15	$4,360
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	15	$4,360
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	12	16	14	$4,670

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2008 GMC Savana Cargo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	12	16	14	$4,670
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	12	16	14	$4,670
Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	12	16	14	$4,670

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

2007 GMC Savana Cargo 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 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 (9)

2007 GMC Savana Cargo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	14	19	16	$4,080
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl	4.3L 6-cyl	RWD	14	19	15	$4,360
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	14	19	15	$4,360
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	15	$4,360
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	14	$4,670

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2007 GMC Savana Cargo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	16	14	$4,670
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	12	16	14	$4,670
Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 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 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.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 15 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $4,360, $280 more.

Gas · 4.3L, 5.3L

Combined

14–15 MPG

Per year

$4,360–$4,670

Gas configurations (6)

2006 GMC Savana Cargo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient)	4.3L 6-cyl	RWD	14	18	15	$4,360
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	14	19	15	$4,360
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl	4.3L 6-cyl	RWD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo)	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670

2005 GMC Savana Cargo 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 (6)

2005 GMC Savana Cargo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient)	4.3L 6-cyl	RWD	14	18	16	$4,080
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	14	19	15	$4,360
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl	4.3L 6-cyl	RWD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670

2004 GMC Savana Cargo MPG

14–15 MPG, 12 MPGe · $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

See gas configurations

Natural gas · 6.0L

Combined

12 MPGe

Fuel cost

—

No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.

See natural gas configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2004 GMC Savana Cargo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient)	4.3L 6-cyl	RWD	13	17	15	$4,360
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	14	18	15	$4,360
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl	4.3L 6-cyl	RWD	14	18	15	$4,360
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	15	$4,360
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670

Natural gas configurations (2)

2004 GMC Savana Cargo natural gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb. MPGe	Range
(Bi-fuel) (Most efficient)	RWD	11	15	12	—
(dedicated CNG)	RWD	11	15	12	—

No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.

2003 GMC Savana Cargo MPG

13–15 MPG · $4,360–$5,030/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

13–15 MPG

Per year

$4,360–$5,030

Gas configurations (6)

2003 GMC Savana Cargo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient)	4.3L 6-cyl	RWD	13	17	15	$4,360
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl	4.3L 6-cyl	RWD	13	18	15	$4,360
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	15	$4,360
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	12	17	14	$4,670
Savana 1500/2500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	12	16	14	$4,670
Savana 15/25 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	12	16	13	$5,030

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Savana 1500 (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

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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14 MPG · $4,670/yr

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

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2003-2010 GMC Savana Cargo get?

EPA rates the 2003-2010 GMC Savana Cargo at 13–17 MPG combined across 58 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 17 MPG (15 city, 20 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 13–17 MPG; Natural gas: 12 MPGe.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2010 GMC Savana Cargo?

The Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 17 MPG, in 2008, 2009 and 2010. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2003, 2004 and 2006.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2010 GMC Savana Cargo?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

How does the 2003-2010 GMC Savana Cargo compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2000-2002 GMC Savana Cargo) is rated 14–15 MPG combined and costs $4,360–$4,670 a year to fuel; the 2003-2010 model is rated 13–17 MPG and costs $3,840–$5,030 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 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 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 5 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 2010 GMC Savana Cargo 100 miles?

About $25.60 per 100 miles for the Savana 1500 (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 2010 GMC Savana Cargo more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Savana 1500 (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.

Is the 2010 GMC Savana Cargo different from the 2009 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,840. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2010 against 9 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 GMC Savana Cargo for that year.