Chevrolet Express MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Express model year from 1996 to 2018 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Express has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 25 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Chevrolet Express fuel economy by year

YearCombined MPGEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2018 25 2.0L 4-cyl $18,500 113 listings
2017 12–13 6.0L 8-cyl
2016 12–13 6.0L 8-cyl $17,942 124 listings
2015 12–13 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl $15,951 70 listings
2014 12–16 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl
2013 12–17 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl
2012 12–17 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2011 12–17 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl
2010 14–17 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
2009 14 5.3L 8-cyl
2008 14 5.3L 8-cyl
2007 14–15 5.3L 8-cyl
2006 14–15 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
2005 14–15 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
2004 12–15 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2003 13–15 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
2002 14–15 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl
2001 13–14 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
2000 14 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
1999 14–15 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
1998 14–15 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
1997 14–15 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
1996 13–15 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl

2018 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2018 Express was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $18,500 on VehiSales (113 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
City Express Cargo Van 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 24 26 25 MPG

2017 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2017 Express was EPA-rated in 2 versions (6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 13 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 12 MPG

2016 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2016 Express was EPA-rated in 2 versions (6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $17,942 on VehiSales (124 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 13 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 12 MPG

2015 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2015 Express was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $15,951 on VehiSales (70 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 3500 2WD Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 17 13 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 13 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 13 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 17 13 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 12 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 12 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2014 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2014 Express was EPA-rated in 12 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500 2WD Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 13 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 17 13 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 17 13 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 12 MPG

2013 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2013 Express was EPA-rated in 12 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500 2WD Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 13 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 17 13 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 17 13 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 12 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2012 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2012 Express was EPA-rated in 14 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500 2WD Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 17 13 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 13 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 17 13 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 14 12 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2011 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2011 Express was EPA-rated in 13 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500 2WD Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 13 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Passenger 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 17 13 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG
Express 3500 2WD Passenger 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 11 16 12 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG

2010 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2010 Express was EPA-rated in 7 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500 2WD Cargo 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

2009 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2009 Express was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500 2WD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG
Express 1500 2WD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 15 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD Passenger 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG

2008 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2008 Express was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500 AWD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG

2007 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2007 Express was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 15 MPG
Express 1500 AWD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG

2006 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2006 Express was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500/2500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

2005 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2005 Express was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500/2500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Express 1500 AWD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

2004 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2004 Express was EPA-rated in 7 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Express 1500 AWD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express Passenger (dedicated CNG) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Natural Gas 11 15 12 MPG
Express Passenger (Bi-fuel) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 15 12 MPG
Express Cargo (dedicated CNG) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Natural Gas 11 15 12 MPG
Express Cargo (Bi-fuel) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 15 12 MPG

2003 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2003 Express was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500/2500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 17 14 MPG
Express 1500 AWD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 13 MPG

2002 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2002 Express was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 15 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG

2001 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2001 Express was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500/2500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 13 MPG

2000 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 2000 Express was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 17 14 MPG

1999 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 1999 Express was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500/2500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 17 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG

1998 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 1998 Express was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500/2500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 15 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 17 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG

1997 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 1997 Express was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500/2500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 17 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

1996 Chevrolet Express: engines & MPG

The 1996 Express was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Express 1500/2500 2WD 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 17 14 MPG
Express 1500/2500 2WD 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 16 13 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Chevrolet Express get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Express ranges from 12 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.

What engines does the 2018 Chevrolet Express have?

The 2018 Express was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl — see the 2018 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Chevrolet Express require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular or natural gas.

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