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2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims

Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.

14
MPG combined (13 city / 17 hwy)
$4,450
est. fuel / year (today's prices, 15k mi)
Flex-fuel
gas type

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo good on gas?

At up to 14 MPG combined, the 2013 Chevrolet Express 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.

EPA updated its fuel-economy equations again for model year 2017 — mostly affecting hybrids and turbocharged engines — and recalculated 2011-2016 ratings to match, in some cases 1-2 MPG lower. The number above already reflects that update.

For its most efficient trim, the EPA estimates about $4,450 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $371 a month.

2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo trims & fuel economy

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr (today's price)
5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, AWDFLEX-FUEL14$4,450

2013 Chevrolet Express 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 options5.3L 8-cyl
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Drive typeAWD
EPA body classVans, Cargo Type
FuelFlex-fuel
Tailpipe CO₂617 g/mi

Other years of the Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Cargo

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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.