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2000-2002 GMC Savana Passenger MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 13–15 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 Passenger at a glance
The 2000-2002 GMC Savana Passenger covers 3 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 13–15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $4,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.0L 8-cyl RWD (15 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002. The best combined rating in the generation, 15 MPG, was reached in 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 GMC Savana Passenger by model year
What the 2002 Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.0L 8-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 Passenger MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 15 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,670 to $4,360, $310 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.0L 8-cyl (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 4.3L 6-cyl | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
2001 GMC Savana Passenger MPG
13–14 MPG · $4,670–$5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.0L 8-cyl | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
2000 GMC Savana Passenger MPG
14 MPG · $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 (Passenger) 4.3L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.3L 6-cyl | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.0L 8-cyl | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.7L 8-cyl | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.0L 8-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
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Closest combined MPG among MY2002 van models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 GMC Savana Passenger get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 GMC Savana Passenger at 13–15 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.0L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG (13 city, 17 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 GMC Savana Passenger?
The Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.0L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 15 MPG, in 2002. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2000 and 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 GMC Savana Passenger?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 GMC Savana Passenger per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.0L 8-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 Passenger 100 miles?
About $29.07 per 100 miles for the Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.0L 8-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 Passenger more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.0L 8-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 Passenger compare with other van configurations?
The Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.0L 8-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 Passenger different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 15 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,670 to $4,360, $310 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2002 against 3 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 GMC Savana Passenger for that year.