MPGTerminal

Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 2WD

1996–2008 · 35 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
15
Best
17
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The Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 35 different configurations spanning model years 1996 through 2008. Over this period, the Van 1500/2500 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 MPG to 17 MPG, with an overall average of 15 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2008
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
2008
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2008
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$4,000141815MPG
2007
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141915MPG
2007
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141915MPG
2007
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,750141916MPG
2006
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2006
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2005
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2005
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141915MPG
2004
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2004
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
2003
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2003
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
2002
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
2002
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
2002
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121614MPG
2001
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
2001
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
2001
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121614MPG
2000
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
2000
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
2000
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121714MPG
1999
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
1999
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
1999
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121614MPG
1998
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
1998
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
1998
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
1997
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141715MPG
1997
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
1997
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
1996
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141715MPG
1996
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
1996
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121614MPG

Historical Efficiency

2008
17
2007
16
2006
16
2005
16
2004
15
2003
15
2002
15
2001
15
2000
15
1999
15
1998
15
1997
15
1996
15

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Van 1500/2500 2WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.