GMC Savana first generation

GMC Savana first generation
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The GMC Savana first generation (1996–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 16 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: GMT600

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,555–6,200 mm
Width2,012–2,017 mm
Height2,022–2,154 mm
Wheelbase3,429–3,937 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

268 complaints for model years 1996–2002. 11 crashes · 8 fires · 13 injuries

  • Brakes 76

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 16 versions of the GMC Savana first generation

Show all 16 versions

United States 9 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–2004CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
1998–2002CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
1999–2002(350 V8), CLKUP · CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
20015.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1996–2000(350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP · (350 V8), CLKUP · CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1998(350 V8), CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
1996–1997(350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP5.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km

Canada 7 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–2002Van: Passenger4.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic15.8–16.5 L/100 km 5-cycle363–380 g/km
1996–2002Van: Cargo4.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic15.6–16.8 L/100 km 5-cycle359–386 g/km
1996–2002Van: Cargo5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic15.5–16.6 L/100 km 5-cycle357–382 g/km
1996–2002Van: Passenger5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.1–17.5 L/100 km 5-cycle370–403 g/km
1996–2002Van: Cargo5.7 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.1–17.3 L/100 km 5-cycle370–398 g/km
1996–2002Van: Passenger5.7 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.8–18.5 L/100 km 5-cycle386–426 g/km
1999–2001Van: Cargo · Van: Passenger5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.9 L/100 km 5-cycle389 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.