2018 GMC Savana Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Savana is mechanically identical to the Chevrolet Express full-size van. They share styling and price range as well, so the biggest choice between the two is badge preference. The Savana is based on an older platform that has only been minimally revised since its introduction in the 1990s. For 2018, a new 4.3-liter V-6 has been added as the Savana’s base engine. A reversing camera is now standard, and a blind-spot monitor is an available option. The 2018 Savana is still available in both Cargo and Passenger configurations. The Passenger version comes in either LS or LT trims, and, with both configurations, buyers have the choice between a 2500 model or a heavier duty 3500 model. Buyers also have the choice of an extended wheelbase, but neither all-wheel drive (AWD) nor a high-roof body style are on the options list. Depending on trim and options, a 2018 GMC Savana will cost between $30,000 and $40,000.
The first major choice for Savana buyers is the engine. New for 2018 is a base 6-cylinder, which is a 4.3-liter unit that makes 276 horsepower and is coupled to an 8-speed automatic. For buyers who want to do more serious hauling, there is a 6-liter Vortec 8-cylinder that can tow up to 9,600 pounds. Also, there’s a turbodiesel 2.8-liter 4-cylinder that makes 181 hp and 369 pound-feet of torque. Only the V-8 version of the Savana has been rated by the EPA, and it manages just 13 mpg combined.
Standard equipment for the GMC Savana is sparse, even in passenger form. The base LS comes with vinyl seats, air conditioning, cruise control, OnStar, and a reversing camera. Choosing the LT adds cloth upholstery, power mirrors, tilt steering column, and interior carpets. Standalone options include the MyLink infotainment system, blind-spot monitor, navigation, USB port, parking sensors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an engine block heater for cold-weather duty. The Passenger version of the Savana can haul 12 to 15 people, and an extended wheelbase version is available. A regular length van will accommodate up to 92.1 cubic feet worth of cargo with the seats in place or 216.2 cubic feet when the seats are removed. The longer 3500 holds 127.2 cubic feet with the seats in place and 252.8 cubic feet when they are removed.
Neither the Savana nor its Chevrolet-badged twin have been crash tested by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Safety options include blind-spot monitor, hill-start assist, and parking sensors. GM’s popular OnStar system comes standard. Despite its age, the Savana remains popular—a testament to its utility and dependability. For hauling people, cargo, or both, the 2018 GMC Savana is still a top choice.
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2018 GMC Savana Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front 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 Material: rubber · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: front · Front power outlet: 115V · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Storage: door pockets
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: 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 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: 13.0 · 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: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: illuminated passenger
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 · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · 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: Auto on/off
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: 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 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
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: front · Front power outlet: 115V · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets
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: 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 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 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: illuminated passenger
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 · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · 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: 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: 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 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: front · 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: 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: 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 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 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: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · 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: 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: 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 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