2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD.

The 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans, Passenger Type car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD gets up to 12 miles per gallon in the city, and 16 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD is 13 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD is $4,800 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $12,500 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD Consume?

The 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD will consume roughly 23 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD.

City MPG12
Highway MPG16
Combined MPG13
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $12,500
Fuel Cost$4,800
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum23
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassVans, Passenger Type
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/chevrolet/express-1500-awd/2003.

  • "2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/chevrolet/express-1500-awd/2003. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2003 Chevrolet Express 1500 AWD MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/chevrolet/express-1500-awd/2003.