2018 GMC Savana Cargo Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$31,295 to $35,500

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General Motors sells its commercially-oriented full-size van under two nameplates. The Chevrolet Express has been a familiar sight on American roads since the ‘90s, both as a people-mover and a work vehicle for thousands of small businesses across the country. There is also a mechanically identical GMC-badged version called the Savana. The older Savana platform largely continues into 2018 unchanged. There is one major update under the hood in the form of the new base engine, a 4.3-liter V-6. This year also adds a reversing camera as standard equipment and a blind-spot monitor as an optional extra. The Savana Cargo, which is the spacious commercial version of the Savana, is available in either 2500 or 3500 configurations, and it costs between $30,000 and $40,000. While an extended wheelbase is available, neither all-wheel drive (AWD) nor a high-roof body are available.

The new 4.3-liter 6-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic for the Savana will be more than adequate for hauling around light loads, but, for buyers doing significant hauling or towing, the 8-cylinder version is a better choice. It’s a 6-liter Vortec that can tow up to 10,000 pounds and shifts through a 6-speed automatic. There is also a turbodiesel 2.8-liter 4-cylinder that puts out 181 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Regardless of engine choice, the Savana is rear-wheel drive (RWD) only. Only the V-8 version has gotten EPA ratings, and it manages just 11 mpg city, 16 highway, and 13 combined in 2500 form and 11, 16, and 12 in 3500 form.

The commercially-oriented Cargo version of the Savana is predictably on the plain side when it comes to comfort and convenience, but it is available with the same options as the Passenger versions. Standard features include vinyl upholstery, air conditioning, an auxiliary port, power windows, and a reversing camera. Optional extras include the MyLink infotainment system, navigation, parking sensors, USB port, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an engine block heater for colder climates.

Behind the seats, the Savana is cavernous. The regular length 2500 can hold up to 240 cubic feet of cargo, while an extended length 3500 will cram in 284.4 cubic feet.

The current Savana/Express has not been crash tested, but OnStar comes standard and available safety features include blind-spot monitor, hill-start assist, and rear parking sensors. GM’s full-size van has proven itself to be both dependable and durable, important qualities for customers who rely on their vans for work.

Published May 31, 2022 by Andrew Newton

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by Matthew H
Feb 11, 2022
Best value. Drive 300,,000 miles with no major repairs every time. Own a dozen of themFeb 11, 2022
by Marco L
Oct 11, 2021
Straight price no hidden cost. Great vehicle, Thank you, Oct 11, 2021
by Anonymous
Oct 01, 2020
It’s a dinosaur compared to the Ford Transit, WAY out of date. And, with gas prices what they are these days, who wants a 6.0 L V8 with a 6 speed automatic?Oct 01, 2020

2018 GMC Savana Cargo Pricing

Original MSRP
$31,295 to $35,500
Price range
$16,553 to $18,539
Average price on CG
$17,560
YoY price change
$18,539 to $17,560

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front 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: front center · Floor Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Front power outlet: 115V · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42

Engine

Alternator: 105 amps · Battery: 600 CCA · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · 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: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Rearview monitor: in mirror

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · 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 function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

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

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Single front 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: front center · 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

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42

Engine

Alternator: 105 amps · Battery: 600 CCA · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · 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

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Rearview monitor: in mirror

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · 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 function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

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

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Single front 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: front center · 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: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42

Engine

Alternator: 105 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · 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: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Rearview monitor: in mirror

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · 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 function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

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

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: rear

Air Conditioning

Single front 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: front center · 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

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 4

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.42

Engine

Alternator: 105 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: black · Grille color: black · 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: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Rearview monitor: in mirror

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · 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 function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

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

Wheels

Wheel covers: partial

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

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