GMC Savana Cargo MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated GMC Savana Cargo model year from 1996 to 2015 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Savana Cargo has been offered with 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 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.

GMC Savana Cargo fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2015 12 MPG 6.0L 8-cyl $13,999 26 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 — —
2009 14–17 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl — —
2008 14–17 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl — —
2007 14–16 MPG 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl — —
2006 14–15 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl — —
2005 14–16 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl — —
2004 12 MPG 6.0L 8-cyl — —
2003 13–15 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl — —
2002 14–15 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl — —
2001 14–15 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl — —
2000 14–15 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl — —
1999 14–15 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl — —
1998 14–15 MPG 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl — —
1997 14–15 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl — —
1996 14–15 MPG 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl — —

2015 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2015 Savana 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 $13,999 on VehiSales (26 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2014 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2014 Savana 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
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500 2WD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2013 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2013 Savana 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
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500 2WD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2012 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2012 Savana 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
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500 2WD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 3500 2WD (cargo) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 14 12 MPG
Savana 2500 2WD (cargo) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG
Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 15 12 MPG

2011 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2011 Savana 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
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500 2WD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 2500 2WD Conversion (cargo) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG
Savana 3500 2WD (cargo) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG
Savana 2500 2WD (cargo) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 10 16 12 MPG

2010 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2010 Savana Cargo was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500 2WD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

2009 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2009 Savana Cargo was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Savana 1500 2WD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG
Savana 1500 2WD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 15 14 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG

2008 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2008 Savana Cargo was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 AWD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 15 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG

2007 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2007 Savana Cargo was EPA-rated in 9 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 19 16 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 19 15 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 AWD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 15 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 19 15 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 AWD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG

2006 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

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

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 19 15 MPG
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 AWD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

2005 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2005 Savana Cargo was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 19 15 MPG
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 AWD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
Savana 15/25 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

2004 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

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

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Savana Cargo (dedicated CNG) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Natural Gas 11 15 12 MPG
Savana (cargo) (Bi-fuel) 6.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 15 12 MPG

2003 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

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

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 15 MPG
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 15 MPG
Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 17 14 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 AWD (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG
Savana 15/25 AWD Conversion (cargo) 5.3L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 13 MPG

2002 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

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

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

2001 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2001 Savana Cargo was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

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

2000 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 2000 Savana Cargo was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.

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

1999 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

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

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

1998 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

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

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 18 15 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

1997 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 1997 Savana Cargo 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
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 15 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

1996 GMC Savana Cargo: engines & MPG

The 1996 Savana Cargo 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
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 MPG
Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo) 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a GMC Savana Cargo get?

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

What engines does the 2015 GMC Savana Cargo have?

The 2015 Savana 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 GMC Savana 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, GMC Savana Cargo EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/gmc/savana-cargo.

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