GMC Savana 1500 (cargo) MPG by year — every rating on record
The GMC Savana 1500 (cargo) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2009 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 20 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Cargo Type.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | #2 of 4 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2010 | 3 | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | #2 of 4 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2011 | 3 | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | #2 of 10 (89th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2012 | 3 | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | #2 of 10 (89th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2013 | 3 | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | #3 of 9 (75th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2014 | 3 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #2 of 8 (86th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The GMC Savana 1500 (cargo) placed highest in 2009 at #2 of 4, and lowest in 2013 at #3 of 9. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 20 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 All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 617 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 598 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 568 | 3/10 |
| 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 |
| 2013 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 598 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 527 | 4/10 |
| 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 |
| 2012 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2012 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | 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 |
| 2011 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | 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 |
| 2010 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | 5.3L 8-cyl, FFV | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | 5.3L 8-cyl, FFV | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 5.3L 8-cyl | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.3L 6-cyl | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2014 | 17 → 16 mpg | -1 mpg | 719 gal |
What Savana 1500 (cargo) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 (cargo) burns 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,464 | $308 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,875 | $359 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $3,286 | $411 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $3,900 to $4,450 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans, Cargo Type
Across the 29 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, Cargo Type, the median best combined rating is 15 mpg. At 16 mpg the GMC Savana 1500 (cargo) is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $168 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Vans, Cargo Type rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other GMC nameplates
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