Chevrolet Express Cargo MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Express Cargo model year from 2004 to 2015 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Express Cargo has been offered with 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2013 (up to 17 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Chevrolet Express Cargo fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2015 12 MPG 6.0L 8-cyl $10,913 71 listings
2014 12–16 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2013 12–17 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2012 12–17 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2011 12–17 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
2010 14–17 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
2004 12 MPG 6.0L 8-cyl

2015 Chevrolet Express Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2015 Express Cargo was EPA-rated in 1 version (6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $10,913 on VehiSales (71 for sale).

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

2014 Chevrolet Express Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2014 Express Cargo was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 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 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 AWD Conversion Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Express 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2013 Chevrolet Express Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2013 Express Cargo was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 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 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 2500 2WD Conversion Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2012 Chevrolet Express Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2012 Express Cargo was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 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 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 Cargo 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 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
Express 2500 2WD Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2011 Chevrolet Express Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2011 Express Cargo was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 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 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 3500 2WD Cargo 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 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 Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2010 Express Cargo was EPA-rated in 5 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 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

2004 Chevrolet Express Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2004 Express Cargo was EPA-rated in 2 versions (6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 12 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
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

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Chevrolet Express Cargo get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Express Cargo range from 12 to 17 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2013 model year.

What engines does the 2015 Chevrolet Express Cargo have?

The 2015 Express Cargo was EPA-rated with 6.0L 8-cyl engines — see the 2015 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Chevrolet Express Cargo require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline or natural gas.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Chevrolet Express Cargo EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/chevrolet/express-cargo.

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