GMC Savana Cargo MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 17 MPG combined in 2008–2013, the Savana 1500 2WD (cargo). Its weakest year peaked at 12 MPG (2015).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2015 version, the Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo). Put it next to its 1996 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe GMC Savana Cargo has EPA ratings for 20 model years, 1996–2015, every one of them among vans. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 10 vans in 2013, behind the class leader, the Nissan NV200 Cargo Van, and it placed in its class top five in six model years. The weakest year of the Savana Cargo is the third lowest yearly peak among 50 van nameplates.
In 2004 its most efficient version still placed third from the bottom of 14 vans, where the Chevrolet Express Cargo rated lowest. EPA lists 109 versions under the name, the third most of 50 van nameplates.
Where the engine list turned over
- 2003
New: 5.3-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 15 → 15 MPG.
- 2015
New: 6.0-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 16 → 12 MPG.
Powertrains under the name
- Gasoline
Rated in 1996–2015.
- CNG
Rated in 2004.
- Bi-fuel CNG
Rated in 2004.
- Flex-fuel
Rated in 2007–2015.
All 20 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) flex-fuel | 12 | 10 / 15 | 12 | 2 |
| 2014 | Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) | 16 | 14 / 19 | 12 | 6 |
| 2013 | Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) | 17 | 15 / 20 | 12 | 6 |
| 2011–2012 | Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) | 17 | 15 / 20 | 12 | 8 |
| 2010 | Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) | 17 | 15 / 20 | 14 | 5 |
| 2009 | Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) | 17 | 15 / 20 | 14 | 9 |
| 2008 | Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) | 17 | 15 / 20 | 14 | 9 |
| 2007 | Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) flex-fuel | 16 | 14 / 19 | 14 | 9 |
| 2006 | Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) | 15 | 14 / 19 | 14 | 6 |
| 2005 | Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) | 16 | 14 / 19 | 14 | 6 |
| 2004 | Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) | 15 | 14 / 18 | 12 | 7 |
| 2003 | Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) | 15 | 13 / 18 | 13 | 6 |
| 2000–2002 | Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) | 15 | 13 / 17 | 14 | 3 |
| 1998–1999 | Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) | 15 | 13 / 18 | 14 | 3 |
| 1996–1997 | Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) | 15 | 14 / 17 | 14 | 3 |
Version names in the EPA list: Savana (cargo) (Bi-fuel), Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo), Savana 15/25 AWD Conversion (cargo), Savana 1500 2WD (cargo), Savana 1500 2WD Conversion (cargo), Savana 1500 AWD (cargo), Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo), Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo), Savana 1500/2500 AWD (cargo), Savana 2500 2WD (cargo), Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo), Savana 3500 2WD (cargo), Savana Cargo (dedicated CNG).
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