Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2009 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Passenger Type.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #1 of 2 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2010 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #1 of 2 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2011 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #1 of 8 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2012 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #1 of 8 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2013 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #1 of 8 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2014 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #1 of 8 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Passenger Type |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger placed highest in 2009 at #1 of 2, and lowest in 2009 at #1 of 2. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 618 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV, start-stop | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 617 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 617 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 617 | 2/10 |
| 2012 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2012 | 5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | 5.3L 8-cyl, FFV | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | 5.3L 8-cyl, FFV | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
What Express 1500 Passenger fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger burns 821 to 821 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $4,450 to $4,450 a year in fuel, or $11,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans, Passenger Type
Across the 27 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, Passenger Type, the median best combined rating is 14 mpg. At 14 mpg the Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger is exactly at the median.
- All Vans, Passenger Type rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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Every Chevrolet model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.