2020 GMC Savana Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Like its GM corporate cousin the Chevrolet Express, the GMC Savana will accommodate up to 15 passengers, depending on its configuration. Although the Savana is an older design, it still acquits itself well at hauling people with ease and comfort.
The Savana offers four engines. The base mill is a 4.3-liter V6 rated at 276 horsepower and 298 pound-feet of torque. A turbodiesel 2.8-liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 181 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque is also available. Both are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. A gasoline-powered 6.0-liter V8 rated at 341 hp and 373 lb-ft of torque is optional, as is a second 6.0-liter V8 with the same power output that operates on either propane or compressed natural gas. Both V8s are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Every Chevy Savana passenger van has rear-wheel drive (RWD) and comes with a 3.42:1 axle ratio. Towing capacity for the Savana ranges between 5,300 and 9,600 pounds depending on configuration.
Two wheelbases—135.2 inches and 155.1 inches—are available. And two configurations of the Savana are offered to accommodate different payloads. The lighter-duty 2500, which is available only with the 135-inch wheelbase, is capable of handling payloads up to 2,610 pounds, while the heavier-duty 3500 will handle loads up to 4,250 pounds, depending on which wheelbase is selected. Two seating arrangements are available to accommodate either 12 or 15 passengers.
The Savana passenger van is sold in two trim levels, LS and LT, which each come standard with 12-passenger seating and are 4G LTE WiFi capable. LS models are strippers and come with bare essentials like vinyl seats and flooring. Opting for the LT adds power windows and door locks as well as carpeting and floor mats. The LT also brings safety and convenience equipment like forward-collision alert, lane-departure warning, and keyless entry. Chrome bumpers, trim, and wheel finishers are included with LT trims as well.
If you’re considering the Savana as a people mover, you owe it to yourself to look at more modern vans like the Nissan NV, Ford Transit, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Though they’re all more costly, each drives with better response and offers equal cargo space, depending on configuration. Besides being long in the tooth, the Savana’s lack of a high-roof configuration, which is offered by competitors in the segment, can be a real downside if you don’t want passengers to have to duck as they move around inside the van. Still, people moving comes with two basic needs—seats and cargo space. And the Savana is one of the most cost-effective ways to get both of those in one vehicle.
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2020 GMC Savana Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.14 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: 3 · Front power outlet: 115V · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Storage: in dash · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: vinyl
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 35 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.14 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: 3 · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: 600 CCA · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 35 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Satellite communications: OnStar · Smart device app compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: 3 · Front power outlet: 115V · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: vinyl
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 35 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: 3 · Front power outlet: 115V · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: vinyl
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 35 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Satellite communications: OnStar · Smart device app compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: 600 CCA · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 35 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: dual front · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: driver
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: 600 CCA · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Fourth row seatbelts: 3-point · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Fourth row seat type: 50-50 split bench · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: short and long arm (SLA) · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 35 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: leaf springs · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-leaf
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Satellite communications: OnStar · Smart device app compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent