2023 GMC Savana Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The GMC Savana is the passenger version of the Savana commercial van lineup. It hasn’t changed much in the last 20 years, except to keep up with the most basic of tech and safety innovations. Rivals include the Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit lines.

What’s New for the 2023 GMC Savana

The GMC Savana carries over unchanged. Like the related Chevrolet Express, the Savana rides on a design that’s about two decades old. Over the years, the GMC and Chevy commercial van twins have received just enough updates to keep them viable, but more modern and efficient competitors make better options.

Design

The Savana is as basic a design as they come. You can choose between the 2500 and 3500 models, with the latter having higher towing and hauling potential, and the 3500 is also available in an extended wheelbase version. That extra 20 inches can help ease the transition from a 12-passenger to a 15-passenger configuration. There are windows. You can change the doors from swing-out to sliding, if you so desire. That’s about it.

Powertrain

The Savana comes standard with a 4.3-liter gas V6 engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive (RWD), that makes 276 horsepower and 298 pound-feet of torque. A 6.6-liter gas V8 is available with a six-speed heavy-duty transmission, good for 401 hp and 464 lb-ft. Both feature a Tow/Haul mode.

Interior

The Savana passenger van offers seating for up to 15 people, depending on chosen interior configuration. Both trims, LS and LT, come standard with vinyl upholstery but can be upgraded to cloth. The 2500 model is available only in the regular wheelbase version, but the 3500 model is available as a long wheelbase version, which adds 20 inches to overall length and increases total cargo capacity from 218.5 to 255.5 cubic feet. GMC offers packages to add features such as side steps and accessibility for wheelchairs.

Technology

The 2023 GMC Savana comes standard with amenities such as an eight-point digital compass, an AM/FM radio, an MP3 player, interior and auxiliary lighting, OnStar, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. Options include a USB port, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM satellite radio. It’s worth noting that competitors, such as the Ford Transit lineup, offer more car-like technology features, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

Safety

As is typical for commercial vehicles, such as large passenger vans, the GMC Savana does not get crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). However, GMC fits every Savana with a reversing camera, GM’s OnStar telematics system, hill-start assist, and a tire-pressure monitoring system. GMC also offers forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear park assist.

Pricing

As of this writing, GMC lists pricing for the 2023 Savana van lineup starting at an MSRP of $44,095 for the 2500 Regular Wheelbase model. The 3500 Regular Wheelbase model starts at $45,295, and the 3500 Extended Wheelbase starts at $46,095. There aren’t any especially expensive packages or options, though upfits and performance upgrades will quickly add to the bottom line.

Cherise Threewitt
Published Aug 19, 2023 by Cherise Threewitt
Cherise is a Chicago-based automotive writer and editor with nearly 15 years of experience covering the automotive industry. As the Features Editor, Auto at US News & World Report, Cherise loves writing about car culture and sharing common-sense car-buying advice. She owns a 2019 Subaru WRX Series.Gray, 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx XT, 2007 Genuine Buddy Italia 150, 2015 Honda Grom, and 1979 Boston Whaler Montauk.

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2023 GMC Savana Pricing

Original MSRP
$42,300 to $46,000
Price range
$38,822 to $39,298
Average price on CG
$38,822
YoY price change
$39,298 to $38,822

Trims & specs

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: 13.0 · 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: rear · Front power outlet: 115V · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Storage: door pockets · 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 · 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: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · 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 compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · 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: 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 · 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: power · 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 compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · 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: 13.5 · 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, rear and third row · 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: 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 · 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: heated · 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 compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · 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: 13.0 · 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: front, rear and third row · Front power outlet: 115V · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · 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: 600 CCA · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · License plate bracket: front · 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: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · 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 · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · 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 compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · 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: 13.5 · 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: rear · 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: 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 · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · License plate bracket: front · 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: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · 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 · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · 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 compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · 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 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 · 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 · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · License plate bracket: front · 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 · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · 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 compatibility: myGMC with Connected Access · 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

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