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2011-2014 GMC Savana Cargo MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 12–17 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, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2014 GMC Savana Cargo at a glance
The 2011-2014 GMC Savana Cargo covers 4 model years in the EPA database (28 configurations in all), rated 12–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $4,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD (16 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The best combined rating in the generation, 17 MPG, was reached in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
2011-2014 GMC Savana Cargo by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 12–16 MPG | $4,180–$5,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 12–17 MPG | $3,880–$5,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 12–17 MPG | $3,880–$5,660 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 12–17 MPG | $3,880–$5,320 | First year |
What the 2014 Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$348
$4,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.97
Per 100 miles
$27.87
Five years
$20,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the van median
$500less a year
Class median $4,680 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 GMC Savana Cargo MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 16 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,880 to $4,180, $300 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,180 |
| Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,400 |
| Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,540 |
| Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,540 |
| Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,550 |
| Savana 2500 Conversion (cargo) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $5,440 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2013 GMC Savana Cargo MPG
12–17 MPG · $3,880–$5,440/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,880.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,880 |
| Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,400 |
| Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,540 |
| Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,540 |
| Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,550 |
| Savana 2500 Conversion (cargo) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $5,440 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2012 GMC Savana Cargo MPG
12–17 MPG · $3,880–$5,660/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,880.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,880 |
| Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,400 |
| Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,540 |
| Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,540 |
| Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,550 |
| Savana 2500 Conversion (cargo) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $5,440 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savana 2500 (cargo) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 15 | 12 | $5,440 |
| Savana 3500 (cargo) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 14 | 12 | $5,660 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2011 GMC Savana Cargo MPG
12–17 MPG · $3,880–$5,320/yr
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,880 |
| Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,400 |
| Savana 1500 (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,540 |
| Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | AWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,540 |
| Savana 1500 Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,550 |
| Savana 2500 Conversion (cargo) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 16 | 12 | $5,320 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savana 2500 (cargo) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 16 | 12 | $5,320 |
| Savana 3500 (cargo) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 10 | 16 | 12 | $5,320 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD: $5,690 in California and $3,650 in Texas, a $2,040 difference.
- California $5,690
- Washington $5,270
- New York $4,180
- Florida $3,950
- Texas $3,650
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Closest combined MPG among MY2014 van models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2014 GMC Savana Cargo get?
EPA rates the 2011-2014 GMC Savana Cargo at 12–17 MPG combined across 28 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 17 MPG (15 city, 20 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2014 GMC Savana Cargo?
The Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 17 MPG, in 2011, 2012 and 2013. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2014.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2014 GMC Savana Cargo?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
How does the 2011-2014 GMC Savana Cargo compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2010 GMC Savana Cargo) is rated 13–17 MPG combined and costs $3,840–$5,030 a year to fuel; the 2011-2014 model is rated 12–17 MPG and costs $3,880–$5,660 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 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 $4,180 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $4,180–$5,440 a year. That is a $1,260 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 GMC Savana Cargo 100 miles?
About $27.87 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 $27.87 and $36.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 GMC Savana Cargo more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD is rated 14 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2014 GMC Savana Cargo compare with other van configurations?
The Savana 1500 (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,180 a year to fuel, $500 less than the class median of $4,680, and less than 9 of 10 van configurations. The comparison covers all 34 rated van configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 GMC Savana Cargo different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 16 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,880 to $4,180, $300 more. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2014 against 6 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 GMC Savana Cargo for that year.