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2020 GMC Savana Cargo Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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GMC’s Savana Cargo van is a work vehicle for tradesmen, contractors, and others who need to move tools and equipment to and from worksites. It’s offered with seating to accommodate between one and five people, and its massive cargo space allows it to haul or tow heavy loads to accommodate most contractor or workman needs.
The Savana Cargo is offered in two versions (2500 and 3500), each of which is available with two wheelbases: 135.2 and 155.1 inches. GMC offers four engines in the Savana. A 4.3-liter V6 rated at 276 horsepower and 298 pound-feet of torque is the base engine. Optionally, a turbodiesel 2.8-liter 4-cylinder rated at 181 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque offers better efficiency. Both are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Two 6.0-liter V8s rated at 341 hp and 373 lb-ft are available, one fueled by gasoline, the other by compressed natural gas or propane. Those get mated exclusively with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Every GMC Savana Cargo van has rear-wheel drive (RWD) and comes with a 3.42:1 axle ratio. Towing capacities vary by configuration between 6,000 and 10,000 pounds, and payload capacity does, too, from 3,507 to 4,582 pounds. A locking rear differential, which evenly distributes torque between the rear wheels, is optional.
The Savana Cargo is a stripper model that comes with only the bare essentials so buyers can add equipment based on their needs. Standard equipment is basic: air conditioning, an AM/FM audio system with MP3 capability, power windows and door locks, 4G LTE WiFi hotspot capability, and a 120-volt AC and two 12-volt DC power outlets. Multiple packages are available. The Safety Package adds blind-zone alert and rear park assist. The Enhanced Convenience Package brings remote start, keyless entry, and heavy-duty trailering equipment. The Communications Package includes niceties such as Bluetooth phone pairing, a tilt steering wheel, and cruise control. There’s also a Hotel Shuttle Package that replaces the standard sliding side door with swing-out doors and adds rear-door windows.
GMC offers additional equipment to help tailor the van to workmen’s needs. Two roof racks are offered in addition to several a la carte window packages, which add glass to the van’s sides or rear doors. Cargo management and towing accessories, including hitches, are also offered.
Without a high-roof option, the Savana Cargo lacks one feature many tradesmen need in a van: the ability to stand up inside. Consider the Nissan NV, Ford Transit, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter if that’s a deal-breaker for you and the Savana. But don’t overlook its price, which starts in the low-$30,000 range, making it among the least costly of all cargo vans.
Published Jun 1, 2022 by Josh Jacquot
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by Maury J
Sep 02, 2021
Good V8 drive train and towing package. Would like to see t seating configuration of two row of three passenger bench instead of just one.Sep 02, 2021
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2020 GMC Savana Cargo Pricing
Original MSRP
$32,500 to $36,400Price range
$22,305 to $24,443Average price on CG
$22,618YoY price change
$24,443 to $22,618Trims & 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: 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 · 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
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 compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · 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: 13.0 · 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: 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 · 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: Auto on/off
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: OnStar · Smart device app compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · 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 · 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 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: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · 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: 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 · 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 fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
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 compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · 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