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2003-2009 GMC Savana Passenger MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 13–15 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD

$4,670

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

Among the costliest van configurations to fuel, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2000-2002 Next generation: 2010-2017

2003-2009 GMC Savana Passenger at a glance

The 2003-2009 GMC Savana Passenger covers 7 model years in the EPA database (26 configurations in all), rated 13–15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $4,670 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD (14 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, 2007, 2008 and 2009; 2006 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 15 MPG, was reached in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

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

2003-2009 GMC Savana Passenger by model year

2003-2009 GMC Savana Passenger: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2009	Gas	14 MPG	$4,670	Ratings changed
2008	Gas	14 MPG	$4,670	Ratings changed
2007	Gas	14 MPG	$4,670	Ratings changed
2006	Gas	14–15 MPG	$4,360–$4,670	Same EPA ratings as 2005
2005	Gas	14–15 MPG	$4,360–$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 2009 Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$389

$4,670 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$7.78

Per 100 miles

$31.13

Five years

$23,350

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the van median

Same

Class median $4,670 a year, MY2009

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

2009 GMC Savana Passenger MPG

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.

Gas · 5.3L

Combined

14 MPG

Per year

$4,670

Gas configurations (4)

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

14 MPG · $4,670/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.

Gas · 5.3L

Combined

14 MPG

Per year

$4,670

Gas configurations (4)

2008 GMC Savana Passenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	12	16	14	$4,670
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	12	16	14	$4,670
Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	12	16	14	$4,670
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 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 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.

Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 14 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $4,670, $310 more.

Gas · 5.3L

Combined

14 MPG

Per year

$4,670

Gas configurations (4)

2007 GMC Savana Passenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	16	14	$4,670
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	4WD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	12	16	14	$4,670

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

2006 GMC Savana Passenger MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2005

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 2006 GMC Savana Passenger as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005

2005 GMC Savana Passenger 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 2004: 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

Gas configurations (3)

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

2004 GMC Savana Passenger 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 (3)

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

Natural gas configurations (2)

2004 GMC Savana Passenger 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 Passenger 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 (3)

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

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD: $6,350 in California and $4,070 in Texas, a $2,280 difference.

California $6,350
Washington $5,880
New York $4,670
Florida $4,410
Texas $4,070

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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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 2003-2009 GMC Savana Passenger get?

EPA rates the 2003-2009 GMC Savana Passenger at 13–15 MPG combined across 26 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG (13 city, 18 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 13–15 MPG; Natural gas: 12 MPGe.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2009 GMC Savana Passenger?

The Savana 1500/2500 (Passenger) 4.3L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 15 MPG, in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2009 GMC Savana Passenger?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009. In 2006 the values repeat the year before.

How does the 2003-2009 GMC Savana Passenger compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2000-2002 GMC Savana Passenger) is rated 13–15 MPG combined and costs $4,360–$5,030 a year to fuel; the 2003-2009 model is rated 13–15 MPG and costs $4,360–$5,030 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 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 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,670 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $4,670 a year.

How much does it cost to drive a 2009 GMC Savana Passenger 100 miles?

About $31.13 per 100 miles for the Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2009 GMC Savana Passenger more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD is rated 13 city and 16 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.

How does the 2009 GMC Savana Passenger compare with other van configurations?

The Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,670 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $4,670, and less than 0 of 10 van configurations. The comparison covers all 26 rated van configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2009 GMC Savana Passenger different from the 2008 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2009 against 4 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 GMC Savana Passenger for that year.