DecodedCarsChevrolet Van 1500/2500
4 model years from 2005 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2008
- Class
- Vans, Cargo Type
- Latest engines
- 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 16–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2008 Van 1500/2500 in brief
The 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 is a van offered with 2 engines (4.3L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway), 15% better than the 2008 van average of 14.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,950 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 has 4 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2008.
Its most efficient year was 2008 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 17 MPG.
How the 2005 Van 1500/2500 compares
The 2005 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 is a van offered with 2 engines (4.3L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway), 7% better than the 2005 van average of 14.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,200 a year in fuel.
2008 Van 1500/2500 pros & cons
Full 2008 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 17 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2008 van (14.8 MPG).
- AWD / 4WD available
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2008 Van 1500/2500
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Express Passenger | 14 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2008 GMC Savana Passenger | 14 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2008 GMC Savana Cargo | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →