Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
The Savana 3500 was the classic utility van that proved to be successful as an MPV as well. With room for up to 15 passengers on its extended-wheelbase variant.
The car's origin dated back in 1976 and the basic vehicle remained the same. It was built on a ladder-chassis, with a solid axle in the back and independent front suspension. It featured standard electronic stability control.
The 2013 Savana 3500 was available with a slightly redesigned front fascia. The big headlights were positioned high so they were protected in the event of a minor parking crashes. A big, sliding, door was available on the right side, to ease the access inside the vehicle. Twin-doors on hinges were placed in the rear.
Inside, the Savana 3500 offered room for 15 passengers as standard, with two trim levels: LS and LT. For the front passengers, the former three passengers bench-seat was deleted and only the two individual seats were offered. The classic dashboard was big, high, and flat as in most of the utility vans. But when compared to that, the passenger version had new amenities on it. From the multiple-zone climate control system to the new audio system which includes CD/MP3, a USB port, and navigation system. For the utility van, the 3500 offered 800 lbs (362 kg) of GVWR over the Savana 2500. It could tow up to 10.000 lbs (4535 kg).
It was offered with three engine versions: the standard 4,8-liter V8 gasoline, followed by 6.0-liter V8 gasoline, and the heavy-duty 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.8L V8 Vortec (4x2) | |
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Cylinders: | 8 |
Displacement: | 4752 cm3 |
Power: | 213 KW @ 5400 RPM 289 HP @ 5400 RPM 286 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 353 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 224.1 in (5692 mm) |
Width: | 79.2 in (2012 mm) |
Height: | 84.6 in (2149 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5206 lbs (2361 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 9600 lbs (4354 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 Vortec (4x2) | |
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Cylinders: | 8 |
Displacement: | 5998 cm3 |
Power: | 255 KW @ 5400 RPM 347 HP @ 5400 RPM 342 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 373 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 506 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 244.1 in (6200 mm) |
Width: | 79.2 in (2012 mm) |
Height: | 84.5 in (2146 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5206 lbs (2361 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 9600 lbs (4354 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.6L V8 Duramax (4x2) | |
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Cylinders: | 8 |
Displacement: | 6554 cm3 |
Power: | 194 KW @ 3100 RPM 264 HP @ 3100 RPM 260 BHP @ 3100 RPM |
Torque: | 525 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 712 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 224.1 in (5692 mm) |
Width: | 79.2 in (2012 mm) |
Height: | 24.5 in (622 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5987 lbs (2716 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 9600 lbs (4354 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 SFI CNG (4x2) | |
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Cylinders: | 8 |
Displacement: | 5998 cm3 |
Power: | 210 KW @ 4800 RPM 286 HP @ 4800 RPM 282 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 320 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 434 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Natural Gas |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 244.1 in (6200 mm) |
Width: | 79.2 in (2012 mm) |
Height: | 84.5 in (2146 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5206 lbs (2361 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 9600 lbs (4354 kg) |