2021 GMC Savana Cargo Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$33,000 to $36,900

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Plenty of automakers advertise how their trucks are built for the worksite, but the true workhorses are panel vans like the 2021 GMC Savana Cargo van. The venerable work vehicle is a blank canvas for whatever your trade requires.

For 2021, the Savana gains a new 6.6-liter V8 engine. Derived from the Sierra Heavy Duty pickup line, this stout V8 makes 401horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. The base engine is a 4.3-liter V6 that makes 276 hp and 298 lb-ft of torque. A 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel engine is also available, making 181 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque.

The big V8 routes power through a six-speed heavy-duty automatic transmission. The gas V6 and Duramax diesel engine route power through an eight-speed automatic transmission. All versions of the Savana are rear-wheel drive (RWD). When properly equipped, the Savana Cargo can tow up to 10,000 pounds.

There are two levels, 2500 and 3500. Both are available in regular wheelbase and extended wheelbase configurations. The extended model boasts up to 283.6 cubic feet of cargo space. There are plenty of door/window configurations, including sliding doors, swing-out doors, and doors with windows. The windows feature Solar-Ray tinted glass, providing climate-controlled security and privacy.

While there are many possible configurations, the only trim for the Savana is Work Van. It comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels, power doors, power windows, a 120-volt wall-style power outlet, AM/FM stereo with MP3 player, and vinyl seats with cloth headliner. Optional features include Bluetooth and USB connectivity, as well as a 4G LTE WiFi hotspot that can connect seven devices up to 50 feet away.

The Savana comes standard with front- and side-impact airbags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, and hill start assist. Available safety features include a backup camera, forward-collision alert, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear parking sensors.

Base MSRP for the 2021 GMC Savana Cargo Van is $33,795 for a 2500 regular wheelbase version. The 2500 extended wheelbase starts at $35,695. The 3500 regular wheelbase starts at $36,895, and the 3500 extended wheelbase starts at $37,695. There are multiple option packages designed for specific work uses, including ones that add creature comforts and communications equipment. There are even option packages specifically designed for vehicles intended to be used as hotel shuttles and even ambulances.

George Kennedy
Published Jun 1, 2022 by George Kennedy
From open-wheel racecars to specialty off-road vehicles, George Kennedy has driven it all. A career automotive journalist, George has been a contributor, editor, and/or producer at some of the most respected publications and outlets, including Consumer Reports, the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Autoblog.com, Hemmings Classic Wheels, BoldRide.com, the Providence Journal, and WheelsTV.

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by Terry & Judy F
Jul 24, 2023
Very good cargo vans but still looking so check it outJul 24, 2023
by Mike M
Jul 16, 2023
It’s a nice vehicle. It would meet my needs in my remodeling business. But I am looking at a couple other vehicles so I will to have a better feel for what’s out on the market.Jul 16, 2023

2021 GMC Savana Cargo Pricing

Original MSRP
$33,000 to $36,900
Price range
$23,781 to $27,281
Average price on CG
$23,787
YoY price change
$27,281 to $23,787

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: 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 · 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: 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: 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: 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 · 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 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: 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: 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: 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 · 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: 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: 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: 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 · 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 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

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