GMC Savana Passenger

Fuel economy, running costs and specs by model year

The GMC Savana Passenger appears in this database in 2 model years, from 2016 to 2017, offered with gasoline power. Combined economy ranges from 12 to 13 MPG across those years, with annual fuel costs of $5,000 to $5,400 at 15,000 miles.

Fuel economy by year

YearCombinedAnnual fuelVersions
201612-13 MPG$5,000-$5,4002
201712-13 MPG$5,000-$5,4002

How it compares

Against the average vans, passenger type in this dataset (about 12 MPG), the Savana Passenger sits roughly 0 MPG above that mark on average, making it a relatively efficient choice for its class.

Five-year fuel cost

Fuelling a Savana Passenger for five years at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis costs roughly $25,000 to $27,000, averaging about $26,000 across the versions here. That is the energy bill alone — it excludes insurance, maintenance and depreciation, which for most owners together exceed what goes into the tank.

How it changed over time

Between 2016 and 2017 the Savana Passenger's average combined economy improved from about 12 to 12 MPG. Redesigns, new engines and added hybrid or electric versions are usually what move the number, so the year you choose can matter as much as the model.

Best year for fuel economy

The 2017 Savana Passenger has the strongest average combined economy in this database at about 12 MPG, while the 2016 is the lowest at about 12 MPG. If running cost is your priority, that is the year to target on the used market; later years may add equipment or safety features instead.

2017 Savana Passenger at a glance

VersionEngineFuelCombined
Savana 2500 2WD (Passenger)6.0L 8-cylGasoline13 MPG
Savana 3500 2WD (Passenger)6.0L 8-cylGasoline12 MPG

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