- Gas
- Vans
- MY2000–2017
GMC Savana Passenger MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
18 model years · 2000–2017
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
GMC Savana Passenger fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the GMC Savana Passenger for 18 model years, 2000 to 2017. Across those years its combined rating runs 12–15 MPG. The latest model year, 2017, has 2 configurations rated 12–13 MPG combined and costing $5,180–$5,260 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 2006 Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD, at 15 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 15 MPG in 1996.
GMC Savana Passenger MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Natural gas (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2017 Generation page | |||
| 2017 | 12–13 | — | $5,180–$5,260 |
| 2016 | 12–13 | — | $5,180–$5,230 |
| 2015 | 12–13 | — | $4,950–$5,250 |
| 2014 | 12–14 | — | $4,540–$5,250 |
| 2013 | 12–14 | — | $4,540–$5,250 |
| 2012 | 12–14 | — | $4,540–$5,330 |
| 2011 | 12–14 | — | $4,540–$5,230 |
| 2010 | 14 | — | $4,670 |
| 2003-2009 Generation page | |||
| 2009 | 14 | — | $4,670 |
| 2008 | 14 | — | $4,670 |
| 2007 | 14 | — | $4,670 |
| 2006 | 14–15 | — | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2005 | 14–15 | — | $4,360–$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 | 13–14 | — | $4,670–$5,030 |
| 2000 | 14 | — | $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 Passenger generations
3 generations between 2000 and 2017. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2017 powertrain options
GMC Savana Passenger MPG history, 1996–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 14–15 |
| 1998 | 14–15 |
| 1997 | 14–15 |
| 1996 | 13–15 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
More GMC models
Frequently asked questions
What is the GMC Savana Passenger's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the GMC Savana Passenger run 12–15 MPG across model years 2000 to 2017. The latest year, 2017, is rated 12–13 MPG.
Which GMC Savana Passenger model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2006 GMC Savana Passenger Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 15 MPG.
How much does a GMC Savana Passenger cost to fuel per year?
For MY2017, EPA-rated configurations cost $5,180–$5,260 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $5,180.
Has the GMC Savana Passenger's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 14 MPG in 2000 to 13 MPG in 2017, 1 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 15 MPG.
Which GMC Savana Passenger model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2006. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.