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GMC Savana 1500 (Passenger) MPG by year — every rating on record

The GMC Savana 1500 (Passenger) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 2003 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 23 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Passenger Type.

14best combined mpg (2004)
13worst combined mpg (2003)
14latest year best (2014)
23configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2003113 mpg13 mpg#7 of 7 (0th pct)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularVans, Passenger Type
2004114 mpg14 mpg#7 of 7 (0th pct)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularVans, Passenger Type
2005114 mpg14 mpg#7 of 7 (0th pct)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularVans, Passenger Type
2006114 mpg14 mpg#5 of 5 (0th pct)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegularVans, Passenger Type
2007214 mpg14 mpg#3 of 4 (33th pct)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular, Gasoline or E85Vans, Passenger Type
2008214 mpg14 mpg#3 of 4 (33th pct)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular, Gasoline or E85Vans, Passenger Type
2009414 mpg14 mpg#2 of 2 (0th pct)Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85, RegularVans, Passenger Type
2010214 mpg14 mpg#2 of 2 (0th pct)Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Vans, Passenger Type
2011314 mpg13 mpg#3 of 8 (71th pct)Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Vans, Passenger Type
2012214 mpg14 mpg#3 of 8 (71th pct)Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Vans, Passenger Type
2013214 mpg14 mpg#3 of 8 (71th pct)Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Vans, Passenger Type
2014214 mpg14 mpg#3 of 8 (71th pct)Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Vans, Passenger 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 (Passenger) placed highest in 2009 at #2 of 2, and lowest in 2003 at #7 of 7. It spent 4 of its 12 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 23 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20145.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV131714821.421.3$4,4506182/10
20145.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV131714821.421.3$4,4506172/10
20135.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV131714821.421.3$4,4506172/10
20135.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV131714821.421.3$4,4506172/10
20125.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV131714821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20125.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV131714821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20114.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV111713884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a
20115.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV131714821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20115.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV131714821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20105.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV131714821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20105.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85FFV, FFV131714821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20095.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E855.3L 8-cyl, FFV131614821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20095.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E855.3L 8-cyl, FFV131614821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20095.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular5.3L 8-cyl131614821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20095.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular5.3L 8-cyl121514821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20085.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular5.3L 8-cyl121614821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20085.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85440-470, FFV121614821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20075.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular5.3L 8-cyl131614821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20075.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85500, FFV131714821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20065.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular5.3L 8-cyl131714821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20055.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular5.3L 8-cyl131714821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20045.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular5.3L 8-cyl131714821.421.3$4,450634.7857142857143n/a
20035.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd RegularLM7121613884.622.9$4,800683.6153846153846n/a

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

ChangeBest combinedDeltaGallons a year at the newer rating
2003 → 200413 → 14 mpg+1 mpg821 gal

What Savana 1500 (Passenger) fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 GMC Savana 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$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 GMC Savana 1500 (Passenger) is exactly at the median.

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Every GMC model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.