Up Front
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5-star safety rating
for frontal impacts in U.S. government tests
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Two available trim levels on Passenger Van
: SL and SLE.
Cargo has base trim level. Cutaway available as 3500 (1SA) and
4500 (1SB)
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Front-end structure
helps provide occupant protection
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Moulded-in black grille (chrome on SLE)
with integral GMC
logo identify Savana as a GMC
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Dual composite halogne headlamps
provide powerful night-
time visibility. Standard on SLE, available on SL
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Front-step bumper
for easy access to the front windshield for
cleaning
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Automatic Headlamp Control
for convenience and safety
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Tire Pressure Monitor
informs the driver of a low tire for safety
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Wet-arm windshield wipers
disperse fluid efficiently for en-
hanced visibility
Under the Hood
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Vortec 4.3L V6
has 195 hp at 4600 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. of torque
at 2800 rpm. Cargo Van only
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Vortec 4.8L V8
has 280 hp and 296 lb.-ft. of torque on Cargo
(260 hp/295 lb.-ft. on Cutaway). FlexFuel version on Cargo ac-
cepts E85 fuel or gasoline. 2500/3500 Cargo and Cutaway only
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Vortec 5.3L V8
has 301 hp at 5200 rpm and 325 lb.-ft. of torque
at 4500 rpm. FlexFuel capable.
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Vortec 6.0L V8
delivers 323 hp at 4600 rpm and 373 lb.-ft. of
torque at 4400 rpm on Cutaway van and 319 hp, 367 lb.-ft. on
Passenger and 300 hp, 360 lb.-ft. of torque on Cargo model.
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Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8
has 250 hp at 3000 rpm and
460 lb.-ft. of torque at 1600 rpm. Available on 2500 and 3500
Cargo Van and Cutaway Vans
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4-speed electronically controlled transmission
with all engines
provides strong launch feel, good acceleration and fuel efficiency
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New 6-speed heavy-duty automatic transmission
on 2500 and
3500 has gear ratios tailored for heavy-duty components, pro-
viding performance and fuel efficiency
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Tow/Haul mode
enhances trailering by reprogramming the au-
tomatic shift schedule while transporting heavy loads. Button is
located on the instrument panel
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Battery rundown protection
shuts off the exterior and interior
lamps if they are left on, for convenience
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Up to 160,000-km components,
1
including spark plugs, ignition
system and accessory drive belt
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DEX-COOL
®
long-life engine coolant
2
lasts up to 5 years/
240,000-km, whichever occurs first
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Oil Life System
indicates when to change engine oil
Passenger Side
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Forward wheelhouse design
allows for a low front-door step-in
height of only 456mm (17.9”) on 1500 Passenger, walkthrough in-
side and more front-seat foot room
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Choice of side doors
, including standard right side 60/40 swing-
out doors or an optional sliding side door for tight spaces
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Large side door opening
– 1,120mm (44.1”) wide (on 60/40), al-
lows easy access to the 3rd-row seats (Passenger Van)
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Child security lock
on both rear doors and sliding side doors, when
activated, prevents doors from being opened from the inside for
added safety (Passenger Van)
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Choice of two wheelbases
on Passenger and Cargo Vans –
3,429mm (135”) and 3,937mm (155”) – to fit customers’ needs.
Cutaway has 3,531mm (139”), 4,039mm (159”) and 4,496mm
(177”) wheelbases
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3.66 metre (12’) floor length
on 3,937mm (155”) wheelbase
model can accommodate a 3.66m (12’) item with rear doors closed
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Full-length box frame
promotes a solid foundation for a comfort-
able ride and contributes to durability (NA on Cutaway)
At the Rear
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Optional rear-window defogger
helps increase visibility
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165-degree swing-out rear-door design
with hideaway hinges
provides easy loading and enhanced appearance
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Low 704mm (27.7”) cargo load floor height
on 1500 provides
less fatigue during loading and unloading
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7,569 litres (267.3-cu.-ft.)
(3,429mm/135” wheelbase) or
(8,971 L/316.8-cu.-ft.) cargo volume (3,937mm/155” wheel-
base) with front seat only
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Protective rear halo
provides a sturdy and protective surface to
the rear of the van when loading ladders or other items on top
(black is standard; body-coloured is optional on most colours)
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Up to 4,536 kg (10,000-lb.) maximum trailering capacity
3
when properly equipped (Cargo)
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Up to 1,882 kg (4,151-lb.) maximum payload capacity
on a
properly equipped 3500 Cargo (up to (4,105 kg/9,050-lb.) on
Cutaway)
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Rear step bumper
with step pad allows easy access to roof for
convenient loading/unloading of cargo
Driver Side
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StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
is standard on
all Passenger Vans. Helps keep Savana on its intended path
for safety and control
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New available Remote Vehicle Starter System
provides
convenient starting from up to 60 metres (196 feet) away
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Rear-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive on 1500
provides a choice in traction capability. A class-exclusive
feature
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4-wheel disc antilock brakes
help maintain vehicle braking
performance and help driver maintain steering control in
hard-braking situations on slippery surfaces
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17-inch wheels and tires on 1500
provide excellent han-
dling. Chrome and aluminum available on Passenger
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Available driver-side 60/40 swing-out side door
enables
access from the driver’s side of the vehicle. Available only
with swing-out passenger-side door (NA on diesel. Cargo
only)
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Available Savana Pro
package includes side-mounted pan-
els that provide easy access to cargo area. Remote transmit-
ter releases panels for convenience
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Rack-and-pinion steering
provides a nimble steering feel,
responsiveness and a quicker steering ratio (1500 only)
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Independent front and two-stage multileaf rear suspen-
sion
for ride, handling and load carrying
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117 litre (25.7-gal.) fuel tank
provides a long cruising
range. 215 Litres (47 gal.) available on Cutaway.
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Large, foldaway outside rearview mirrors
enhance rear-
ward visibility and fold in for tight parking spaces
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Available power-adjustable, heated signal mirrors
with
manual fold feature help other drivers see turning intentions
Interior
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Driver and right-front-passenger dual-level air bags
4
are de-
signed to inflate with greater or less speed and pressure, de-
pending upon crash severity (1500 models)
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Head curtain side-impact air bags
4
are designed to help protect
the head of front and rear outboard occupants in all rows during
side collisions (standard on Passenger Van and 1500 Cargo
Van; available on 2500/3500 Cargo Vans)
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8-passenger seating
standard on 1500 models. (vinyl on stan-
dard models, cloth on SLE)
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12-passenger seating
standard on 2500 and 3500 models.
(vinyl on standard models, cloth on SLE)
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15-passenger seating
available on extended 3500 models (vinyl
on standard models, cloth on SLE)
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Available 6-way power driver/passenger seats
for comfort
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Available radio features
include auxiliary input jack, single
CD/MP3 player, in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer and steering
wheel audio controls
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Available Enhanced Lighting Package
includes 3 access panel
lights and 2 roof-mounted cargo area lights
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Available compass and outside temperature displays
are inte-
grated into the Driver Information Centre
1 Maintenance needs vary with different uses and driving conditions. See Owner
Manual for more information.
2 Vehicles filled with DEX-COOL
®
must be refilled only with DEX-COOL
®
.
3 See the
GMC Trailering Guide
for further details.
4 Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children
are safer when properly secured in a rear seat.
