2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 AWD Cargo MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 AWD Cargo good on gas?
At up to 15 MPG combined, the 2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 AWD Cargo is about average for a Vans, Cargo Type — that class averages about 14.4 MPG across 438 EPA-tested versions, so it's middle-of-the-road for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
At today's AAA national average price — $3.80/gal for regular gas as of 2026-07-05 — the most efficient trim runs about $3,800/year (roughly $317/month, about $25.33 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 1,000 gallons a year. We don't estimate a cost-per-fill since exact tank size isn't in the public EPA dataset, but the per-100-mile figure scales to any tank. Current national average gas prices →
2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 AWD Cargo trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, AWD | REGULAR | 15 | $3,800 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, AWD | FLEX-FUEL | 15 | $4,150 |
2009 Chevrolet Van 1500 AWD Cargo specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 5.3L 8-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Drive type | AWD |
| EPA body class | Vans, Cargo Type |
| Fuel | Varies by trim |
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2 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.