Designed to stay one step ahead in a fast-changing world, the 2012 GMC Savana Cargo Van's innovative engineering breaks barriers and never slows down. Uncompromised strength and uncommon capability are just two of the qualities that set it apart. With an available diesel engine that's the most powerful in its class and the first full-size van in its class to offer all-wheel drive and StabiliTrak, Savana is used to showing the doubters what can be done when you apply professional-grade engineering.
| 1500 (RWD and AWD) |
| 2500/2500 EXT. (RWD) |
| 3500/3500 EXT. (RWD) |
| 1500 RWD VORTEC 4.3L V6 |
1500 RWD VORTEC 5.3L V8 |
1500 AWD VORTEC 5.3L V8 |
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| City/highway (gasoline) | 15/20 | 13/18 | 13/17 |
| City/highway (E85)1 | - | 10/13 | 9/12 |
| 1500 RWD/AWD |
2500HD REG./EXT. |
3500 REG./EXT. |
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| Cargo volume (cu. ft.)2 | 239.7 | 239.7/284.4 | 239.7/284.4 |
| GVWR (lbs.)3 | 7,300 | 8,600 | 9,600 |
| Payload (lbs.)4 | 2,329/2,000 | 3,222/3,009 | 4,187/3,992 |
| Fuel tank (gal. approx.) | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Seating capacity | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 139-inch wheelbase |
| 159-inch wheelbase |
| 177-inch wheelbase |
| 3500 139-INCH WHEELBASE |
3500 159-INCH WHEELBASE |
3500 177-INCH WHEELBASE |
4500 159-INCH WHEELBASE |
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| Maximum GVWR (lbs.)3 | 12,300 | 12,300 | 12,300 | 14,200 |
| Base GVWR (lbs.)3 | 9,900 | 10,000 | 12,300 | 14,200 |
| Maximum payload (lbs.)4 | 7,277 | 7,281 | 7,213 | 9,156 |
| Fuel tank (gal. approx.) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Seating capacity | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors: dual rear-load |
| Doors: passenger-side swing-out |
| Door: passenger-side sliding (not available with driver-side 60/40 swing-out door) |
| Door: driver-side 60/40 swing-out (requires regular wheelbase; not available with Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8) |
| Engine: Vortec 4.3L V6, 195 hp, 260 lb.-ft. of torque (standard on 1500 RWD) |
| Engine: Vortec 4.8L V8, 280 hp, 295 lb.-ft. of torque (139-inch and 159-inch wheelbase) |
| Engine: Vortec 4.8L E85 FlexFuel1 V8, 280 hp, 295 lb.-ft. of torque (2500 and 3500 Cargo Van) |
| Engine: Vortec 6.0L V8 323 hp, 373 lb.-ft. of torque (177-inch wheelbase) |
| Tow/Haul mode: includes instrument panel-mounted selector |
| Transmission: Hydra-Matic four-speed, electronically controlled automatic overdrive with internal transmission oil cooler (1500 Cargo Van) |
| Transmission: heavy-duty, six-speed, electronically controlled automatic overdrive with internal transmission oil cooler (2500 and 3500 Cargo Van, 139-inch, 159-inch and 177-inch wheelbase) |
| Differential: automatic locking rear |
| Engine: Vortec 5.3L E85 FlexFuel1 V8, 310 hp, 334 lb.-ft. of torque (1500 Cargo Van) |
| Engine: Vortec 6.0L E85 FlexFuel1 V8, 323 hp, 373 lb.-ft. of torque (2500 and 3500 Cargo Van) |
| Engine: Vortec 6.0L V8, 323 hp, 373 lb.-ft. of torque (139-inch and 159-inch wheelbase) |
| Engine: Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, 260 hp, 525 lb.-ft. of torque (2500 and 3500 Cargo Van, 139-inch, 159-inch and 177-inch wheelbase) |
| Trailering equipment: heavy-duty with trailer hitch platform and seven-pin lead harness |
| Transfer case: All-Wheel-Drive (1500 Cargo Van AWD only) |
| Air bags:5 frontal, driver and right-front passenger6 |
| Air bags:5 head-curtain, side-impact (1500 Cargo Van) |
| Battery: 600 cold-cranking amps with rundown protection |
| Brakes: four-wheel disc, ABS |
| PASS-Key III theft-deterrent system |
| StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System (1500, 2500 and 3500 Cargo Van) |
| Air bags:5 head-curtain side-impact (2500 amd 3500 Cargo Van) |
| OnStar®:7 with Directions & Connections® Plan for the first six months |
| Remote Keyless Entry8 |
| Air conditioning: single-zone manual |
| Air conditioning: rear (1500, 2500 and 3500 Cargo Van) |
| Convenience Package: power windows and door locks |
| Convenience Package: Tilt-Wheel steering column and cruise control |
| Remote vehicle starter system9 |
| Defogger: side windows |
| Savana Pro Enhanced Lighting Package: three access panel lights and two interior roof-mounted lights in cargo area (requires regular wheelbase Cargo Van) |
| Vinyl, front reclining bucket seats |
| Custom Cloth, front reclining bucket seats |
| AM/FM stereo |
| AM/FM stereo with CD player |
| USB port10 (1500, 2500 and 3500 Cargo Van) |
| SiriusXM Radio:11 with three trial months (1500, 2500 and 3500 Cargo Van) |
| 16-inch steel with Gray center caps (2500, 3500 Cargo Van) |
| 17-inch steel with Gray center caps (1500 Cargo Van) |
| Bulkhead Divider Package | Molded Hood Protector |
| Cargo Lamp Package | Roof-Mounted Ladder Package |
| Hitch Ball Mount Assembly | Security Screen Package: Rear-Door Windows |