2015 GMC Savana Cargo Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Looking like it came straight out of a 1980’s showroom, the 2015 GMC Savana Cargo van nevertheless reflects at least a few modern automotive advancements, but alas, fuel-efficiency and svelte lines aren’t among them.

In dropping the 1500 trim for the upcoming model year, this big Jimmy van remains available in only three-quarter-ton 2500 and one-ton 3500 variations, with each once again offered in regular-length and extended-length (Ext.) versions. Boasting standard seating for 3 passengers, regular-length iterations roll on a 135-inch wheelbase and measure 18.8 feet in overall length (LOA), carrying 239.7 cubic feet of cargo space. Extended-length editions stretch 20.4 feet LOA on a 155-inch wheelbase, also seat 3 and feature 284.4 cubes of toting capacity. Lost with the deletion of the 1500 variant is the availability of all-wheel drive (AWD), thus those survivors of GM’s latest loss-leader machinations will henceforth be delivered solely in rear-wheel-drive (RWD) garb.

Believe it or not, there are a few subtle… very subtle… changes to those Savana Cargo survivors for the looming model year. Standard AM/FM stereo entertainment with 2 speakers and a USB port is now included in the brochure for both trims, as is a standard 110-volt power point and side-cut keys. Also, 3 banks of LED lighting are available to all trims; ditto a debuting Emerald Green exterior color.

Endowed with a few added bells and whistles over its Chevy Express cousins, Jimmy’s cargo carrier nevertheless remains geared toward the no-nonsense business owner or tradesman, thereby remaining pretty much unsuitable for a leisurely jaunt in the countryside, even in its separately reviewed Savana Passenger Wagon form. Both the 2500 and 3500 Savana Cargo variations offer bare-bones appearance bling and creature comforts, including 16-inch steel wheels, swing-out back and rear cargo doors, full power accessories, vinyl upholstery, manual air conditioning and a trip computer, in addition to the new-for-2015 features mentioned above.

Options include, besides those latest add-ons already listed, things like GPS navigation, a 5-passenger Cargo Crew Van sub-trim, cloth upholstery and a single-CD player boasting satellite radio. Additional noteworthy options include cruise control, tilt-wheel steering and a power-adjustable driver’s seat, as well as rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera and Bluetooth hands-free calling.

Where this latest Savana Cargo iteration stands out is in its 3 engine offerings. Standard grunt for both the 2500 and the 3500 is a 4.8-liter V8 powerplant that mates with a 6-speed automatic transmission to put out 285 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Meantime, towing capacity returns at 10,000 pounds with the available towing package installed.

The 6.0-liter V8 of yore again remains an option, lineup-wide, mating again with the 6-speed automatic for 342 hp and 373 lb-ft of torque. Furthermore, this gasoline-burning powerplant can be tweaked to burn eco-friendlier compressed natural gas (CNG), but power numbers drop to 282 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque.

Finally, the 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8, with its 260 hp and impressive 525 lb-ft of torque again stands available for both trims as it returns under the management of the ubiquitous 6-speed automatic.

Although mileage figures are unavailable for any version of these hefty V8s, since the EPA does not rate vehicles weighing more than 6,000 pounds, it stands to reason that the turbodiesel would be the most fuel efficient of the trio, but needless to say, none will endear themselves to the more fuel-budget-fussy folks among us.

Anyhow, standard safety features aboard the pair of 2015 Savana Cargo offerings remain 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-curtain head airbags (front and rear in the available 5-passenger Cargo Crew Van iteration) and daytime running lights. Additionally, OnStar emergency communications and roadside assistance are once again optional in each trim.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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Mar 03, 2024
Bad value upfitter priced too high with miles and yearMar 03, 2024

2015 GMC Savana Cargo Pricing

Original MSRP
$29,555 to $45,705
Price range
$12,711 to $14,593
Average price on CG
$13,064
YoY price change
$14,266 to $13,064

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · 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: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Power outlet(s): 115V · Power windows: lockout button · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42

Engine

Alternator: 105 amps · Battery: 600 CCA

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

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · 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

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

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · 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: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: 3 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42

Engine

Alternator: 105 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

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

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · 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

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

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · 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: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42

Engine

Alternator: 105 amps · Battery: 600 CCA

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: range · Warnings and reminders: turn off headlights

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · 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

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

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · 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: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Power outlet(s): 115V · Power windows: lockout button · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42

Engine

Alternator: 105 amps · Battery: 600 CCA

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: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · 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

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: urethane

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Tires

Type: all season

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.5 · Rear brake diameter: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: urethane

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Tires

Type: all season

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · 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: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Power outlet(s): 115V · Power windows: lockout button · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.54

Engine

Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

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

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · 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

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

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · 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: 1.1 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.54

Engine

Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: 770 CCA

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: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · 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

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

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · 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: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: 3 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.54

Engine

Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

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 oil level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · 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

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

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · 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: 13.5 · Rear brake width: 1.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.54

Engine

Alternator: 145 amps · Battery: heavy duty

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: range · Warnings and reminders: turn off headlights

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · 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

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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