GMC SAVANA CARGO
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Crew Cargo Van
Exterior colors: Cyber Gray Metallic, Quicksilver Metallic and Bronze Alloy
Metallic
2014 GMC SAVANA ADDS FIVE-PASSENGER CREW CARGO MODEL
GMC Savana Cargo is a versatile workhorse designed to make work easier and more
accommodating. It is available in regular (135-inch / 3,429-mm) and extended (155-inch
/ 3,937-mm) wheelbase lengths.
The 1500 Series vans include light-duty models rated at 7,300 pounds (3,311 kg)
GVWR. The 2500 Series includes heavy-duty models rated at 8,600 pounds (3,901 kg)
GVWR. The heavy-duty 3500 Series includes full-bodied models rated at 9,600 pounds
(4,354 kg) GVWR with the 6.0L gas V-8 and 9,900 pounds (4,490 kg) with the Duramax
6.6L diesel.
A wide range of features and configurations – including numerous powertrain options –
offers many competitive advantages, with standard and available features that include:
 Fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmissions
 Right-hand (driver-side) cargo doors
 All-wheel drive
 Available 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel engine with B20 biodiesel capability
 Available locking rear differential
 Trailer rating of up to 10,000 pounds (4,535 kg) on 2500 and 3500 models
 StabiliTrak electronic stability control is standard on all models
 SiriusXM Satellite Radio is offered with the available digital radio
 A USB port is included with the available MP3-capable radio.
Savana Cargo models are also available with a dedicated compressed natural gas
package.
New for 2014 is the Crew Cargo Van, which offers a three-passenger rear bench seat. It
is available with 2500 and 3500 models, with additional equipment including full-length
black rubberized-vinyl floor covering, fixed full-body window package glass, swing-out
passenger-side door, head- and side-curtain air bags and a Medium Pewter interior
color. On 2500/3500 Extended Wheelbase models, it also includes rear air conditioning
and auxiliary lighting.
Savana design and exterior features
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Chrome appearance package is available and includes chrome front and rear
bumpers and chrome grille with dual composite headlamps. Black-painted
bumpers are standard.
Swing-out 60/40-split passenger-side doors are standard.
Sliding passenger-side door is available.
Swing-out 60/40-split driver-side doors are available.
Heated power-adjustable outside folding mirrors are available on all models.
Heated power-adjustable outside folding mirrors with turn signal indicators are
available on all models.
Sixteen-inch steel wheels are standard.
Seventeen- steel wheels are available on half-ton models.
Ambulance prep package and hotel shuttle package are available.
Exterior colors: Quicksilver Metallic, Cyber Gray Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic,
Black, Dark Green Metallic, Summit White, Victory Red, Wheatland Yellow and
Bronze Alloy Metallic
Savana interior standard and available features
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Air conditioning (single-zone) is standard.
Rear air conditioning is available.
A range of audio systems, including CD/MP3 capability and USB port, and
navigation is available on all models. An audio system provision package is
standard.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio is available.
Driver information center is standard on all models. A compass and outside
temperature features are available.
A rear auxiliary heater is available.
An enhanced interior lighting package is available and includes three access
panel lights and two roof-mounted lights in the cargo area.
Auxiliary 12-volt power outlets (two) are standard and located on the interior
engine cover.
Remote keyless entry is available.
Remote vehicle starter system is available.
Six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat is available.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and steering wheel audio controls are available.
Power windows are available.
Custom vinyl or cloth upholstery is offered in Neutral or Medium Pewter colors.
Savana powertrains – 6.6L Duramax diesel
The Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 is offered in Savana Cargo, delivering best-in-class
torque and horsepower. Known by its “LGH” engine code, it is rated at 260 horsepower
(194 kW) and 525 lb.-ft. of torque (712 Nm).
To meet more stringent emissions requirements, the LGH Duramax was designed with a
robust EGR cooling system, along with revised turbocharger tuning that helps enhance
EGR performance. It also has a large-capacity selective catalytic reduction system. In
fact, the engine features the latest in emission control technology, making it the cleanest
Duramax engine ever produced. NOx emissions are controlled via a Selective Catalyst
Reduction aftertreatment system that uses urea-based Diesel (Emission) Exhaust Fluid
(DEF). The DEF is housed in a 5.83-gallon (20 L) tank and needs to be replenished
about every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). Electrically heated lines feed the DEF to the
emission system to ensure adequate delivery in cold weather.
The Duramax also includes GM’s second-generation diesel particulate filter system.
Unlike most competitors’ systems, the Duramax regenerates its diesel particulate filter
using a downstream injection of diesel fuel directly into the exhaust stream and can
travel up to 700 miles (1,125 km) between regenerations – a 300-mile (482 km) increase
over the previous Duramax engine. The use of downstream injection also helps improve
engine life by eliminating concerns surrounding the possibility of diesel fuel
contaminating engine oil, which can happen when fuel used for regeneration is
introduced directly into the cylinder.
The Duramax also provides outstanding cold-weather performance, with
microprocessor-controlled glow plugs capable of gas engine-like start performance in
less than three seconds in temperatures as low as -20 degrees F (-29 C), without a block
heater. The engine has been developed to operate for at least 200,000 miles (322,000
km) on a rough-duty cycle without the need for a major overhaul; and it is backed with a
five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
A fuel-operated heater (FOH) also is available for vans equipped with the Duramax 6.6L
to quickly provide heat to the vehicle interior in cold weather. The seamlessly integrated
system is designed into the Savana chassis, saving customers the time and labor of
upfitting an aftermarket system. The electronically controlled, fuel-operated heater
operates automatically, turning on and off within parameters that include outside air
temperature, fuel level, coolant temperature and whether the engine is running. It
features a self-contained, pressurized auxiliary coolant heater (with a surge tank) that
uses diesel fuel to generate up to 17,200 Btu/h (5 kW) of heating energy.
The Duramax engine is backed by GM’s Hydra-Matic 6L90 heavy-duty six-speed
automatic transmission.
Savana powertrains – gas/FlexFuel engines
GMC Savana offers a choice of five gas/FlexFuel engines. The base engine for lightduty is the 4.3L V-6 with multi-port fuel injection. It delivers 195 horsepower (145 kW)
and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm) and features a central fuel injector that delivers a
separate flow of fuel to six individual hybrid injectors for better performance and
improved emissions.
A 4.8L V-8 is standard on some models and cranks out 280 horsepower (208 kW) and
295 lb.-ft. of torque (398 Nm), while other models are powered by the 5.3L V-8. It
delivers 310 horsepower (231 kW) and 334 lb.-ft. of torque (453 Nm), providing
segment-leading acceleration.
A FlexFuel E85 version of the 5.3L V-8 is available. It delivers the same horsepower and
torque as its gasoline counterpart, while running on E85 ethanol fuel or a mixture of E85
and gasoline. E85 comprises 85 percent ethanol, a renewable fuel produced
domestically.
Those seeking more power can opt for the 6.0L V-8 – the segment’s most powerful V-8.
It delivers 324 horsepower (241 kW) and 373 lb.-ft. of torque (506 Nm). A fast-idle option
makes it easier to run accessories at a work site. The 6.0L is also offered in a special
version with hardened valve seats for the available Dedicated Compressed Natural Gas
model.
The 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines are part of GM’s Gen IV small-block V-8 engine family.
Designed for quiet operation, these engines include:
 Special friction-reducing polymer coating on piston skirts
 Full-floating piston pins
 Damping patch on the oil pan (externally mounted)
 Timing chain tensioner
 Quieter alternator.
Backing the engines’ quietness is the assurance of long-lasting performance. The
engine family was validated under extreme conditions, with the 6.0L engine
dynamometer-tested to the equivalent of 200,000 miles – 50,000 miles more than other
engines in the family. The engines also feature many long-life engine components that
can reduce maintenance intervals and costs. The iridium-tip spark plugs, engine coolant,
accessory drive belt and sealing gaskets are some of these items.
Some of the stringent durability testing included cycling engines between the peak
torque and peak horsepower rpm points – the equivalent of towing a heavy trailer up a
steep grade – for 600 straight hours.
Models equipped with 4.3L, 4.8L and 5.3L engines are matched with the Hydra-Matic
4L60 four-speed automatic transmission. The 6.0L V-8 is backed by the Hydra-Matic
6L90 six-speed automatic.
An all-wheel-drive system is available for 1500 models equipped with the 5.3L engine.
Savana chassis and suspension
The Savana is built on a strong, ladder-type full frame architecture. The frame features
fully boxed sections for greater strength and rigidity, while extended and tapered front
frame rails are used for improved crashworthiness. Also, additional tubular frame cross
members are used to increase torsional stiffness.
All models feature an independent short-long arm (SLA) front suspension. A 33mm front
stabilizer bar is featured on 1500-series models and a 35mm bar is used on 2500 and
3500 models. Two-stage, semi-elliptic multi-leaf springs are used in the rear suspension
and help locate a semi-floating axle.
Additional chassis and suspension features include:
 Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is featured on 1500 models.
 Hydroboost four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and dynamic rear proportioning are
standard on all models.
 StabiliTrak electronic stability control is standard on all models.
 A locking rear differential is available on all models.
 31-gallon (117.3 L) fuel tank is standard on all models (except for dedicated
compressed natural gas package)
 7,300-pound GVWR on 1500 models.
 8,600-pound GVWR on 2500 models.
 9,600-pound/9,900-pound GVWR on 3500 models.
Savana safety and crash-avoidance features
Savana is equipped with a host of safety features, including available head curtain side
air bags, which provide a higher level of protection in the event of a side impact or a
vehicle rollover. Additional safety features include:
 StabiliTrak is standard.
 Tire pressure monitoring system is standard.
 Flat and convex exterior mirrors for a wider field of vision are standard.
 Lap and shoulder belts for the center seats are standard.
 Four-wheel anti-lock disc brake system with Hydroboost is standard.
 Driver and front passenger air bags are standard.
 Daytime Running Lamps are standard.
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2014 GMC SAVANA CARGO SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models:
Body style / driveline:
Construction:
EPA vehicle class:
Manufacturing location:
Key competitors:
GMC Savana, full-frame G-Series two-passenger cargo van
RH sliding or swing-out 60/40 doors or optional LH swing-out 60/40
doors; front-engine, rear-wheel drive
full frame
full-size van
Wentzville, Mo.
Ford E-Series/ Transit RamCV/Mercedes Sprinter, Nissan NV
Engines
Type:
Displacement (cu in / cc):
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
Block material:
Cylinder head material:
Valvetrain:
Ignition system:
Fuel delivery:
Compression ratio:
Horsepower (hp / kW @
rpm):
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
Recommended fuel:
Maximum engine speed
(rpm):
Emissions controls:
EPA-estimated fuel
economy
(mpg city / hwy):
4.3L V-6 (LU3)
4.3L V-6
262 / 4293
4.00 x 3.48 / 101.6 x
88
cast iron
cast iron
OHV, two valves per
cylinder
composite distributor,
platinum-tip spark
plugs, low-resistance
spark plug wires
sequential fuel
injection
9.2:1
195 / 145 @ 4600
4.8L V-8 (L20)
4.8L V-8
293 / 4807
3.78 x 3.27 / 96 x 83
5.3L V-8 (LMF)
5.3L V-8
327 / 5328
3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92
cast iron
cast aluminum
OHV, two valves per
cylinder
platinum-tip spark
plugs, low-resistance
spark plug wires
cast iron
cast aluminum
OHV, two valves per
cylinder
electronic spark
control, platinum-tip
spark plugs
sequential fuel
injection
8.8:1
280 / 209 @ 5200
sequential fuel
injection
9.6:1
310 / 231 @ 5200
260 / 353 @ 2800
regular unleaded
5600
295 / 396 @ 4600
regular unleaded or
E85
5600
334 / 435 @ 4500
regular unleaded or
E85
5600
three-way catalytic
converter, exhaust
gas recirculation,
PCV, evaporative
collection system
15 / 20
three-way catalytic
converter, exhaust
gas recirculation,
PCV, evaporative
collection system
N/A
three-way catalytic
converter, exhaust
gas recirculation,
PCV, evaporative
collection system
13 / 17
Engines cont’d
6.0L V-8 (L96 / LC8)
Type:
Displacement (cu in / cc):
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
Block material:
Cylinder head material:
Valvetrain:
6.0L V-8
366 / 5967
4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92
cast iron
cast aluminum
OHV, two valves per
cylinder
coil near plug,
platinum-tip spark
plugs, low resistance
spark plug wires
sequential fuel
injection
Ignition system:
Fuel delivery:
Compression ratio:
Horsepower (hp / kW @
rpm):
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
Recommended fuel:
Maximum engine speed
(rpm):
Emissions controls:
EPA-estimated fuel
economy
(mpg city / hwy):
9.4:1
324 / 241 @ 4600 –
gas
279/ 208 @ 4700 CNG
373 / 506 @ 4400–
gas
320/ 452 @ 4400 CNG
regular unleaded or
E85
5600
three-way catalytic
converter, exhaust
gas recirculation,
PCV, evaporative
collection system
N/A
Duramax 6.6L V-8
turbo-diesel (LGH)
6.6L V-8
403 / 6599
4.06 x 3.90 / 103 x 99
cast iron
cast aluminum
OHV, four valves per
cylinder
fast-heating glow
plugs
direct injection diesel
with high-pressure
common rail
16.0:1
260 / 194 @ 3100
525 / 712 @ 1600
diesel B20 capable
3450
catalytic converter,
exhaust gas
recirculation; diesel
particulate filter
system (DPF),
selective catalyst
reduction (SCR)
N/A
Transmissions
Type:
Gear ratios (:1)
First:
Second:
Third:
Fourth:
Fifth:
Sixth:
Reverse:
Final drive ratio (:1):
Hydra-Matic 4L60
four-speed electronic automatic
with overdrive and torque
converter
Hydra-Matic 6L90
six-speed heavy-duty electronic
automatic with overdrive and torque
converter
3.06
1.63
1:00
0.67
--2.29
3.42 std. with 4.3L, 4.8L and
5.3L; 3.73 opt. with 5.3L
4.03
2.36
1.53
1.15
0.85
0.67
3.06
3.42 std., 3.73 opt. (6.0L); 3.54
(6.6L)
Chassis/Suspension
G1500
Front:
Rear:
Steering type:
Steering ratio:
Steering wheel turns,
lock-to-lock:
Turning circle, curb-tocurb (ft / m)
135-in. WB:
155-in. WB:
G2500
(135-, 155-in. WB)
independent
short/long arm (SLA)
coil springs, 35-mm
stabilizer bar
two-stage, semielliptic multi-leaf
springs and
semifloating rear axle
(depending on the
GVW)
integral power
G3500
(135-, 155-in. WB)
independent short/long
arm (SLA) coil springs,
35-mm stabilizer bar
17.2:1
3
17.2:1
3
43.4 / 13.2
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49.2 / 15
54.5 / 16.6
49.2 / 15
54.5 / 16.6
G1500
Hydroboost fourwheel disc, fourwheel ABS with
Dynamic Rear
Proportioning
G2500
Hydroboost fourwheel disc, fourwheel ABS with
Dynamic Rear
Proportioning
G3500
Hydroboost four-wheel
disc, four-wheel ABS
with Dynamic Rear
Proportioning
12 x 1.14 / 305 x 29
13 x 1.18 / 330 x 30
214 / 1378 (front)
237 / 1526 (rear)
12.8 x 1.5 / 325 x 38
13 x 1.14 / 330 x 29
245 / 1584 (front)
237 / 1526 (rear)
12.8 x 1.5 / 325 x 38
13.5 x 1.6 / 345 x 40
245 / 1584 (front)
TBD
G1500
G2500
(135-, 155-in WB)
16-inch steel
LT245/75R16E* all-season
steel-belted radials
independent
short/long arm
(SLA) coil springs,
33-mm stabilizer bar
two-stage, semielliptic multi-leaf
springs and
semifloating rear
axle
power rack-andpinion
17.2:1
3
two-stage, semi-elliptic
multi-leaf springs and
semifloating rear axle
integral power
Brakes
Type:
Rotor diameter x thick
(in / mm)
Front:
Rear:
Total swept area (sq in
/ sq cm):
Wheels/Tires
G3500
(135-, 155-in WB)
Wheel size & type:
17-inch steel
16-inch steel
Tires:
P245/70R17 allLT245/75R16E
season steel-belted
all-season steelradials
belted radials
*Standard on all G2500, except cargo van with 7,300-lb GVWR, which has a standard LT245/75R16E
Dimensions
Exterior
G1500 (135-in. WB)
G2500 (135-in WB &
155-in. WB)
135 / 3434 (135-in.)
155 / 3940 (155-in.)
224 / 5696 (135-in.)
244 / 6188 (155-in.)
79.2 / 2012 (135-in.)
79.2 / 2012 (155-in.)
G3500 (135-in. WB &
155-in. WB)
135 / 3434 (135-in.)
155 / 3940 (155-in.)
224 / 5696 (135-in.)
244 / 6188 (155-in.)
79.2 / 2012 (135-in.)
79.2 / 2012 (155-in.)
68.1 / 1730 (135-in.)
68.1 / 1730 (155-in.)
67.7 / 1719 (135-in.)
67.7 / 1719 (155-in.)
68.1 / 1730 (135-in.)
68.1 / 1730 (155-in.)
67.7 / 1719 (135-in.)
67.7 / 1719 (155-in.)
8.0 / 202 (2WD)
8.2 / 208 (AWD)
7.4 / 188 (2WD)
7.1 / 180 (AWD)
28.4 / 721 (2WD)
25.1 / 638 (AWD)
11 / 279 (135-in.)
11 / 279 (155-in.)
7.1 / 180 (135-in.)
7.1 / 180 (155-in.)
27.8 / 707 (135-in.)
27.8 / 707 (155-in.)
8.8 / 223 (135-in.)
8.8 / 223 (155-in.)
7.7 / 196 (135-in.)
7.7 / 196 (155-in.)
27.8 / 707 (135-in.)
27.8 / 707 (155-in.)
20.4 / 518 (2WD)
20.3 / 516 (AWD)
20.6 / 524 (2WD)
20.8 / 528 (AWD)
20.3 / 516 (135-in.)
20.3 / 516 (155-in.)
20.8 / 528 (135-in.)
20.8 / 528 (155-in.)
20.3 / 516 (135-in.)
20.3 / 516 (155-in.)
20.8 / 528 (135-in.)
20.8 / 528 (155-in.)
G1500 (135-in. WB)
G3500 Extended (135in. WB & 155-in. WB)
2 /1
G2500 Regular (135in. WB & 155-in.
WB)
2/1
N/A
5
5
39.8 / 1013
41.3 / 1050
68.8 / 1749
39.8 / 1013
41.3 / 1050
68.8 / 1749
39.8 / 1013
41.3 / 1050
68.8 / 1749
65.5 / 1663
239.7 / 6787
65.5 / 1663
239.7 / 6787
65.5 / 1663
284.4 / 8054.3
N/A
TBD
TBD
52.7 / 1338
52.7 / 1338
52.7 / 1338
124.6 / 3165
124.6 / 3165 (135-in.)
146.2 / 3713 (155-in.)
52.9 / 1344 (135-in.)
53.4 / 1356 (155-in.)
124.6 / 3165 (135-in.)
146.2 / 3713 (155-in.)
52.9 / 1344 (135-in.)
53.4 / 1356 (155-in.)
Wheelbase (in / mm):
135 / 3434
Overall length (in /
mm):
Overall width (in / mm):
224 / 5696
Track (in / mm)
Front:
Rear:
Min. ground clearance
(in / mm):
Front:
Rear:
Ground to top of rear
load floor (in / mm):
Step-in height (in /
mm) - to step assist
foot well
Front door:
Side door:
79.2 / 2012
68.1 / 1730
67.7 / 1719
Interior
Seating capacity (std /
opt):
Seating capacity –
Cargo Crew Van:
Headroom (in / mm):
Legroom (in / mm):
Shoulder room (in /
mm):
Hip room (in / mm):
Cargo volume (cu ft /
liters):
Cargo volume – Cargo
Crew Van (cu ft /
liters):
Width between
wheelhousings (in /
mm):
Load floor length
behind seats (in / mm):
Cargo area height (in /
mm):
52.9 / 1344
2 /1
Weight and towing ratings
G1500 (135-in. WB)
Curb weight (lb / kg):
Max. GVWR (lb / kg):
Max. payload (lb /
kg):
Max. trailer towing (lb
/ kg):
Maximum tongue
weight:
G2500 (135-in & 155G3500 (135-in. & 155in. WB)
in. WB)
4918 / 2330(2WD)
5387 / 2443 (135-in.)
5433 / 2464 (135-in.)
5283 / 2396 (AWD)
5600 / 2540(155-in.)
5627 / 2552 (155-in.)
7300 / 3311 (2WD)
8600 / 3901 (135-in.)
9600 / 4354 (135-in.)
7300 / 3311 (AWD)
8600 / 3901 (155-in.)
9600 / 4354 (155-in.)
2287 / 1037 (2WD)
3191 / 1447 (135-in.)
4145 / 1880 (135-in.)
1995 / 904 (AWD)
2978 / 1350 (155-in.)
3951 / 1792(155-in.)
6700 / 3039 (2WD)
10000 / 4538 (135-in.)
10000 / 4538 (135-in.)
6500 / 2948 (AWD)
10000 / 4538 (155-in.)
10000 / 4538 (155-in.)
trailer tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer
weight, up to 1,000 pounds (450 kg). Weight-carrying hitch limit on a
4,000-lb (1,814 kg) trailer is 400 pound (181-kg) tongue weight. Weightdistributing hitch and sway control required for greater than 4,000-pound
(1,814-kg) trailer weight
Capacities
4.3L V-6
4.8L V-8
Engine oil (qt / L):
4.5 / 4.2
6 / 5.6
Cooling system (qt / L):
12.6 / 11.9
13.4 / 12.7
Fuel tank (gal / L):
31 / 117
31 / 117
*Cooling capacity higher with fuel-operated heater.
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
6.0L V-8
6 / 5.6
14.4 / 13.6
31 / 117
Duramax 6.6L
10.4 / 9. 8
19.9 / 18.9*
31 / 117