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2010-2017 GMC Savana Passenger MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 12–14 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Savana 2500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD

$5,180

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

Previous generation: 2003-2009

2010-2017 GMC Savana Passenger at a glance

The 2010-2017 GMC Savana Passenger covers 8 model years in the EPA database (35 configurations in all), rated 12–14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $5,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Savana 2500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD (13 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The best combined rating in the generation, 14 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

2010-2017 GMC Savana Passenger by model year

2010-2017 GMC Savana Passenger: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2017	Gas	12–13 MPG	$5,180–$5,260	Ratings changed
2016	Gas	12–13 MPG	$5,180–$5,230	Ratings changed
2015	Gas	12–13 MPG	$4,950–$5,250	Ratings changed
2014	Gas	12–14 MPG	$4,540–$5,250	Ratings changed
2013	Gas	12–14 MPG	$4,540–$5,250	Ratings changed
2012	Gas	12–14 MPG	$4,540–$5,330	Ratings changed
2011	Gas	12–14 MPG	$4,540–$5,230	Ratings changed
2010	Gas	14 MPG	$4,670	First year

What the 2017 Savana 2500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$432

$5,180 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$8.63

Per 100 miles

$34.53

Five years

$25,900

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).

2017 GMC Savana Passenger MPG

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,180.

Gas · 6.0L

Combined

12–13 MPG

Per year

$5,180–$5,260

Gas configurations (2)

2017 GMC Savana Passenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 2500 (Passenger) (Most efficient)	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	13	$5,180
Savana 3500 (Passenger)	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	12	$5,260

2016 GMC Savana Passenger MPG

12–13 MPG · $5,180–$5,230/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,950 to $5,180, $230 more.

Gas · 6.0L

Combined

12–13 MPG

Per year

$5,180–$5,230

Gas configurations (2)

2016 GMC Savana Passenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 2500 (Passenger) (Most efficient)	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	13	$5,180
Savana 3500 (Passenger)	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	12	$5,230

2015 GMC Savana Passenger MPG

12–13 MPG · $4,950–$5,250/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 13 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,540 to $4,950, $410 more.

Gas · 4.8L, 6.0L

Combined

12–13 MPG

Per year

$4,950–$5,250

Gas configurations (6)

2015 GMC Savana Passenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 2500 (Passenger) 4.8L 8-cyl (Most efficient)	4.8L 8-cyl	RWD	11	17	13	$4,950
Savana 3500 (Passenger) 4.8L 8-cyl	4.8L 8-cyl	RWD	11	17	13	$4,960
Savana 2500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	13	$5,180
Savana 2500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	13	$5,180
Savana 3500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	13	$5,220
Savana 3500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	12	$5,250

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

2014 GMC Savana Passenger MPG

12–14 MPG · $4,540–$5,250/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,540.

Gas · 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L

Combined

12–14 MPG

Per year

$4,540–$5,250

Gas configurations (6)

2014 GMC Savana Passenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD (Most efficient)	5.3L 8-cyl	AWD	13	17	14	$4,540
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	14	$4,550
Savana 2500 (Passenger) 4.8L 8-cyl	4.8L 8-cyl	RWD	11	17	13	$4,950
Savana 3500 (Passenger) 4.8L 8-cyl	4.8L 8-cyl	RWD	11	17	13	$4,960
Savana 2500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	13	$5,180
Savana 3500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	12	$5,250

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

2013 GMC Savana Passenger MPG

12–14 MPG · $4,540–$5,250/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,540.

Gas · 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L

Combined

12–14 MPG

Per year

$4,540–$5,250

Gas configurations (6)

2013 GMC Savana Passenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD (Most efficient)	5.3L 8-cyl	AWD	13	17	14	$4,540
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	14	$4,550
Savana 2500 (Passenger) 4.8L 8-cyl	4.8L 8-cyl	RWD	11	17	13	$4,950
Savana 3500 (Passenger) 4.8L 8-cyl	4.8L 8-cyl	RWD	11	17	13	$4,950
Savana 2500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	13	$5,180
Savana 3500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	12	$5,250

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

2012 GMC Savana Passenger MPG

12–14 MPG · $4,540–$5,330/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,540.

Gas · 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L

Combined

12–14 MPG

Per year

$4,540–$5,330

Gas configurations (6)

2012 GMC Savana Passenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD (Most efficient)	5.3L 8-cyl	AWD	13	17	14	$4,540
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	14	$4,550
Savana 2500 (Passenger) 4.8L 8-cyl	4.8L 8-cyl	RWD	11	17	13	$4,950
Savana 3500 (Passenger) 4.8L 8-cyl	4.8L 8-cyl	RWD	11	17	13	$4,950
Savana 2500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	13	$5,180
Savana 3500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	10	15	12	$5,330

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

2011 GMC Savana Passenger MPG

12–14 MPG · $4,540–$5,230/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,670 to $4,540, $130 less.

Gas · 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L

Combined

12–14 MPG

Per year

$4,540–$5,230

Gas configurations (5)

2011 GMC Savana Passenger gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD (Most efficient)	5.3L 8-cyl	AWD	13	17	14	$4,540
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl RWD	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	14	$4,550
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 4.8L 8-cyl	4.8L 8-cyl	RWD	11	17	13	$4,950
Savana 2500 (Passenger)	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	13	$5,170
Savana 3500 (Passenger)	6.0L 8-cyl	RWD	11	16	12	$5,230

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

2010 GMC Savana Passenger MPG

14 MPG · $4,670/yr

Gas · 5.3L

Combined

14 MPG

Per year

$4,670

Gas configurations (2)

2010 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 (Most efficient)	5.3L 8-cyl	RWD	13	17	14	$4,670
Savana 1500 (Passenger) 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.

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Savana 2500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD: $7,040 in California and $4,520 in Texas, a $2,520 difference.

California $7,040
Washington $6,520
New York $5,180
Florida $4,890
Texas $4,520

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 2010-2017 GMC Savana Passenger get?

EPA rates the 2010-2017 GMC Savana Passenger at 12–14 MPG combined across 35 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD, is rated 14 MPG (13 city, 17 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2017 GMC Savana Passenger?

The Savana 1500 (Passenger) 5.3L 8-cyl AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 14 MPG, in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The lowest top rating, 13 MPG, was in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2017 GMC Savana Passenger?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

How does the 2010-2017 GMC Savana Passenger compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2003-2009 GMC Savana Passenger) is rated 13–15 MPG combined and costs $4,360–$5,030 a year to fuel; the 2010-2017 model is rated 12–14 MPG and costs $4,540–$5,330 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 GMC Savana Passenger per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Savana 2500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,180 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $5,180–$5,260 a year. That is a $80 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2017 GMC Savana Passenger 100 miles?

About $34.53 per 100 miles for the Savana 2500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $34.53 and $35.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2017 GMC Savana Passenger more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Savana 2500 (Passenger) 6.0L 8-cyl RWD is rated 11 city and 16 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.

Is the 2017 GMC Savana Passenger different from the 2016 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 13 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $5,180. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2017 against 2 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 GMC Savana Passenger for that year.