Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2011 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (2012) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #7 of 8 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2012 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #5 of 8 (43th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2013 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #5 of 8 (43th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2014 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #5 of 8 (43th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2015 | 3 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #3 of 5 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2016 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #4 of 5 (25th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 2017 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #4 of 5 (25th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | 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 3500 Passenger placed highest in 2015 at #3 of 5, and lowest in 2011 at #7 of 8. It spent 1 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl | 11 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 716 | 1/10 |
| 2016 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl | 11 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 712 | 1/10 |
| 2015 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 11 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 715 | 1/10 |
| 2015 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl | 11 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 712 | 1/10 |
| 2015 | 4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 4.8L 8-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 673 | 1/10 |
| 2014 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 11 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 711 | 1/10 |
| 2014 | 4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 4.8L 8-cyl, start-stop | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 672 | 1/10 |
| 2013 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV, start-stop | 11 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 717 | 1/10 |
| 2013 | 4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV, start-stop | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 670 | 2/10 |
| 2012 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 10 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 2012 | 4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 11 | 16 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 → 2012 | 12 → 13 mpg | +1 mpg | 885 gal |
| 2015 → 2016 | 13 → 12 mpg | -1 mpg | 958 gal |
What Express 3500 Passenger fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger burns 958 to 958 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 | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,354 | $3,354 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,833 | $3,833 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $5,200 to $5,200 a year in fuel, or $14,750 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 12 mpg the Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $479 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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