Chevrolet Express Cargo MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

Name: Chevrolet Express Cargo EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year (2004–2018)
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EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Express Cargo model year from 2004 to 2018 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Express Cargo has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl engines; 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 Cargo fuel economy by year

Year	Combined	Engines	Median used price	For sale
2018	25 MPG	2.0L 4-cyl	$15,368	98 listings
2017	25 MPG	2.0L 4-cyl	$13,950	146 listings
2016	25 MPG	2.0L 4-cyl	$11,975	91 listings
2015	12–25 MPG	2.0L 4-cyl, 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	—	—

2018 Chevrolet Express Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2018 Express Cargo 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 $15,368 on VehiSales (98 for sale).

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
City Express Cargo Van	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Regular	24	26	25 MPG

2017 Chevrolet Express Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2017 Express Cargo was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $13,950 on VehiSales (146 for sale).

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
City Express Cargo Van	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Regular	24	26	25 MPG

2016 Chevrolet Express Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2016 Express Cargo was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $11,975 on VehiSales (91 for sale).

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
City Express Cargo Van	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Regular	24	26	25 MPG

2015 Chevrolet Express Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2015 Express Cargo was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 25 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $10,913 on VehiSales (71 for sale).

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
City Express Cargo Van	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Regular	24	26	25 MPG
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.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
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 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 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.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
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 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.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
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 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 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 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.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
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 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 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 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.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
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

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.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
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 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.

What engines does the 2018 Chevrolet Express Cargo have?

The 2018 Express Cargo 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 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 July 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.