Chevrolet Express 2500 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Express 2500 model year from 1996 to 2018 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Express 2500 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 engines; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 25 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Chevrolet Express 2500 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2018 25 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $14,982 21 listings
2017 13 MPG 6.0L 8-cyl $16,476 52 listings
2016 13 MPG 6.0L 8-cyl $13,748 30 listings
2015 12–13 MPG 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl $18,148 19 listings
2014 12–13 MPG 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2013 12–13 MPG 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl
2012 12–13 MPG 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl
2011 12–13 MPG 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl
2010 14–17 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
2009 14 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl
2008 14 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl
2007 14–15 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl
2006 14–15 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
2005 14–15 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
2004 15 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl
2003 14–15 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
2002 14–15 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl
2001 13–14 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
2000 14 MPG 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl
1999 14–15 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
1998 14–15 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
1997 14–15 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
1996 13–15 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl

2018 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2018 Express 2500 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 $14,982 on VehiSales (21 for sale).

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

2017 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2017 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 1 version (6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $16,476 on VehiSales (52 for sale).

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

2016 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2016 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 1 version (6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 13 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $13,748 on VehiSales (30 for sale).

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

2015 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2015 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 3 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 $18,148 on VehiSales (19 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2014 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2014 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.8L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 13 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2013 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2013 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 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 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 15 12 MPG

2012 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2012 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 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 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 15 12 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2011 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2011 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 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 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 2500 2WD Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG

2010 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2010 Express 2500 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 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 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

2009 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2009 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.

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

2008 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2008 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 1 version (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.

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

2007 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2007 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 2 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 1500/2500 2WD 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG

2006 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2006 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 2 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

2005 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2005 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 2 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

2004 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2004 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 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

2003 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2003 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 2 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 12 17 14 MPG

2002 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2002 Express 2500 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 2500: engines & MPG

The 2001 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 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 16 13 MPG

2000 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 2000 Express 2500 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.

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

1999 Chevrolet Express 2500: engines & MPG

The 1999 Express 2500 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 2500: engines & MPG

The 1998 Express 2500 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 2500: engines & MPG

The 1997 Express 2500 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 2500: engines & MPG

The 1996 Express 2500 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 2500 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Express 2500 range from 13 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.

What engines does the 2018 Chevrolet Express 2500 have?

The 2018 Express 2500 was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2018 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Chevrolet Express 2500 require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

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