2008 GMC Savana Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Interior updates and a newly standard tire monitor represent the major changes to the 2008 GMC Savana, the passenger version of the large van. Side curtain airbags for all three rows have also been added to the dual front airbags, though side impact ratings have not yet been tested. The 2008 Savana does earn five stars in frontal impact tests, but only three in rollovers. The instrument panel, dials, steering wheel, radio, and cloth material also receive revisions, in an attempt to bring some sort of style to a van used mostly for fleet or commercial purposes.
The passenger van comes in two trims, LS and LT. Air conditioning, cruise control, and a radio populate the sparsely-equipped LS, while the LT gets power features and remote entry. A CD player and power front seats are optional. Both trims come in either a half-ton (1500) or one-ton (3500) weight in a Regular 135-inch wheelbase. An Extended 155-inch wheelbase is offered in the 3500 models, boosting cargo capacity from 204 to 236 cubic feet. Seats can be configured to hold eight, 12, or 15 passengers, with the rear rows split-folding. All trims are rear-wheel drive, but AWD is available in the half-ton models.
The standard engine in the 2008 GMC Savana 1500 trims is a 5.3-liter, 301-hp V8, while the 3500 trims are powered by a 6.0-liter, 323-hp V8. A 4-speed automatic is the only transmission, but comes with an overdrive feature in the 3500 trims. Depending on the engine and size of your 2008 Savana, towing capacity ranges from 5300 to 9800 pounds. All trims ride on 16-inch wheels and come standard with ABS brakes and traction and stability control. Not particularly aimed at families (unless you're Brad and Angie), the 2008 GMC Savana works well as a shuttle van, with decent power and versatility in terms of seating and cargo capacity. Outdated, bland styling and a 14/19 mpg don't earn high points for the van.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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2008 GMC Savana Pricing
Original MSRP
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Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.14 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.18 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: heavy duty
Exterior Features
Bumper color: chrome · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Rear heat: rear ventilation ducts with fan control · Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: lap belt · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger Seating: 5 · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
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 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 · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out
4th Row Seats
Bench seat
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · 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
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73
Engine
Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: heavy duty · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Rear heat: rear ventilation ducts with fan control · Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: lap belt · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger Seating: 8 · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
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 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 · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted steel
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.14 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 1.18 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.42 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: heavy duty
Exterior Features
Bumper color: chrome · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Rear heat: rear ventilation ducts with fan control · Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: lap belt · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger Seating: 5 · Upholstery: vinyl
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
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: torsion bars · 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 · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out
4th Row Seats
Bench seat
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · 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
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73
Engine
Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: 600 CCA · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side hinged swing-out
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Rear heat: rear ventilation ducts with fan control · Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: lap belt · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger Seating: 8 · Upholstery: vinyl
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
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 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 · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted steel
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out
4th Row Seats
Bench seat
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · 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
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: illuminated passenger
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.73
Engine
Battery: heavy duty · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: black · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: barn · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: lap belt · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger Seating: 5 · Upholstery: vinyl
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
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 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 · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted steel
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Wheels
Wheel covers: partial
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out