2015 GMC SAVANA CARGO
New for 2015:
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Digital AM/FM radio with auxiliary port
Digital AM/FM with USB and auxiliary port
Standard 110-volt power outlet
Standard side-cut keys
Three banks of LED Lighting
Exterior colour: Emerald Green
2015 GMC SAVANA CARGO OFFERS TRADEMARK VERSATILITY
GMC Savana Cargo is a versatile van designed to make work easier and more
accommodating. It is available in regular (3,434-mm / 135-inch) and extended (3,940mm / 155-inch) wheelbase lengths, in heavy-duty 2500 Series and 3500 Series models.
The 2500 Series includes models rated at 3,901 kg (8,600 pounds) GVWR, with the
3500 Series includes full-bodied models rated at 4,354 kg (9,600 pounds) GVWR with a
standard 6.0L gas V-8 and 4,490 kg (9,900 pounds) with the available Duramax 6.6L
turbo-diesel.
A wide range of features and configurations offers many competitive advantages, with
standard and available features including:
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Standard 4.8L and available 6.0L gas engines
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Available dedicated compressed natural gas package
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Available 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel engine with B20 biodiesel capability
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Fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmissions
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Available locking rear differential
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Trailer rating of up to 4,535 kg (10,000 pounds)
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StabiliTrak electronic stability control is standard on all models
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SiriusXM Satellite Radio is available.
The Savana Crew Cargo Van offers a three-passenger rear bench, 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 colour. On extended wheelbase models, it also includes
rear air conditioning.
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
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Swing-out 60/40-split passenger-side doors are standard.
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Sliding passenger-side door is available
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Heated power-adjustable outside folding mirrors are available on all models.
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Sixteen-inch steel wheels are standard
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Ambulance prep package and hotel shuttle package are available
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Exterior colours: Quicksilver Metallic, Cyber Grey Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic,
Black, Dark Green Metallic, Summit White, Victory Red, Wheatland Yellow,
Emerald Green and Bronze Alloy Metallic.
Savana interior standard and available features:
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Power locks are standard
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Air conditioning (single-zone) is standard
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Rear air conditioning is available
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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
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SiriusXM Satellite Radio is available
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Driver information centre is standard on all models. A compass and outside
temperature features are available
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A rear auxiliary heater is available
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An enhanced interior lighting package three light-emitting diode roof-mounted
lights in the cargo area is standard
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Two auxiliary 12-volt power outlets are standard and located on the dashboard
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110-volt outlet located on dash is standard
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Remote keyless entry is available
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Remote vehicle starter system is available
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Six-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats are available
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel and steering wheel audio controls are available
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Custom vinyl or cloth upholstery is offered in Neutral or Medium Pewter colours.
Savana powertrains – 6.6L Duramax diesel
The available Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 delivers 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 (711 Nm).
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 after treatment system that
uses urea-based Diesel (Emission) Exhaust Fluid (DEF). The DEF is housed in a 5.83gallon (20 L) tank and needs to be replenished about every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
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 1,125 km (700 miles) between regenerations – a 482 km (300-mile) 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 -29 C (-20 degrees F), without a block
heater. The engine has been developed to operate for at least 321,000 km (200,000
miles) on a rough-duty cycle without the need for a major overhaul; and it is backed with
a five-year/160,000-km 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 engines
GMC Savana offers a choice of two gas engines: a standard 4.8L V-8 rated at 285
horsepower (213 kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm) and an available 6.0L V-8 rated
at 342 horsepower (255 kW) and 373 lb-ft of torque (506 Nm). Each is part of GM’s
legendary small-block engine family and designed for quiet operation, including:
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Special friction-reducing polymer coating on piston skirts
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Full-floating piston pins
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Damping patch on the oil pan (externally mounted)
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Timing chain tensioner
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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 321,000 km (200,000 miles) – 80,000 km
(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.
The engines are mated to the Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic and 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 models – the industry’s only CNG vehicles that are
fully integrated at the factory, crash tested and backed by GM’s 160,000 km/five-year
transferable powertrain limited warranty. Two systems are offered:
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A three-tank system (RPO code UFM) provides a range of up to 321 km (200
miles) and allows complete use of the cargo area
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A four-tank system (RPO code UFP) provides a range of up to 482 km (300
miles), with the additional tank in the driver’s side of the cargo area, just inboard
of the wheel well.
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, with a 35mm
front stabilizer bar. 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:
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Hydroboost four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and dynamic rear proportioning
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StabiliTrak electronic stability control is standard on all models
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A locking rear differential is available
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117.3 L (31-gallon) fuel tank is standard on all models (except for dedicated
compressed natural gas package)
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3,901 kg/8,600-pound GVWR on 2500 models
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4,354 kg/9,600-pound / 4,490 kg/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:
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StabiliTrak is standard
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Tire pressure monitoring system is standard
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Flat and convex exterior mirrors for a wider field of vision are standard
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Four-wheel anti-lock disc brake system with Hydroboost is standard
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Driver and front passenger air bags are standard
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Daytime Running Lamps are standard.
About GMC in Canada
GMC has manufactured trucks since 1902, and is one of the industry's healthiest brands.
Innovation and engineering excellence is built into all GMC vehicles and the brand is
evolving to offer more fuel-efficient trucks and crossovers, including the Terrain small
SUV and Acadia crossover. The 2014 Sierra half-ton pickup boasts all-new powertrains
and design, and the Sierra Heavy Duty pickups are the most capable and powerful
trucks ever built by GMC. Every retail GMC model, including Yukon and Yukon XL fullsize SUVs, is now available in Denali luxury trim. Details on all GMC models are
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2015 GMC SAVANA CARGO SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models:
Body style / driveline:
Construction:
EPA vehicle class:
Manufacturing location:
Key competitors:
GMC Savana 2500 Series and 3500 Series cargo van; 135-inch wheelbase
and 155-inch wheelbase
RH sliding or swing-out 60/40 doors; front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Full frame
Full-size van
Wentzville, Mo.
Ford Transit; Ram ProMaster/Mercedes Sprinter; Nissan NV 2500/3500
Engines
Type:
Displacement (cc / cu in):
Bore & stroke (mm / in):
Block material:
Cylinder head material:
Valvetrain:
Ignition system:
4.8L V-8
(L20)
6.0L V-8
(L96 / LC8)
4.8L V-8
4807 / 293
96 x 83 / 3.78 x 3.27
Cast iron
Cast aluminum
OHV, two valves per
cylinder
Platinum-tip spark
plugs, low-resistance
spark plug wires
6.0L V-8
5967 / 366
101.6 x 92 / 4 x 3.62
Cast iron
Cast aluminum
OHV, two valves per
cylinder
Coil near plug,
platinum-tip spark
plugs, low resistance
spark plug wires
Sequential fuel
injection
Duramax 6.6L V-8
turbo-diesel
(LGH)
6.6L V-8
6599 / 403
103 x 99 / 4.06 x 3.90
Cast iron
Cast aluminum
OHV, four valves per
cylinder
Fast-heating glow
plugs
Fuel delivery:
Sequential fuel
injection
Direct injection diesel
with high-pressure
common rail
16.0:1
260 / 194 @ 2800
Compression ratio:
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
8.8:1
285 / 213 @ 5400
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
295 / 400 @ 4600
Recommended fuel:
Maximum engine speed
(rpm):
Emissions controls:
Regular unleaded
5600
9.4:1
329 / 245 @ 5400 –
gas
282 / 210 @ 4800 –
CNG
373 / 506 @ 4400 –
gas
320 / 434 @ 4400 –
CNG
Regular unleaded
5600
Three-way catalytic
converter, exhaust gas
recirculation, PCV,
evaporative collection
system
Three-way catalytic
converter, exhaust gas
recirculation, PCV,
evaporative collection
system
Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy /
combined)
L/100km (city / hwy /
combined)
TBD
TBD
Catalytic converter,
exhaust gas
recirculation; diesel
particulate filter system
(DPF), selective
catalyst reduction
(SCR)
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
525 / 712 @ 1600
Diesel B20 capable
3450
Transmission
Type:
Gear ratios (:1)
First:
Hydra-Matic 6L90
Six-speed heavy-duty electronic automatic with overdrive and torque
converter
4.03
Second:
Third:
Fourth:
Fifth:
Sixth:
Reverse:
Final drive ratio (:1):
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
Front:
Rear:
Steering type:
Steering ratio:
Steering wheel turns, lock-tolock:
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m
/ ft):
Brakes
Type:
Rotor diameter x thick (mm /
in)
Front:
Rear:
Total swept area (sq cm / sq
in):
G2500
Independent short/long arm (SLA)
coil springs, 35mm stabilizer bar
Two-stage, semi-elliptic multi-leaf
springs and semi-floating rear axle
Integral power
G3500
Independent short/long arm (SLA)
coil springs, 35mm stabilizer bar
Two-stage, semi-elliptic multi-leaf
springs and semi-floating rear axle
Integral power
17.2:1
3
17.2:1
3
15 / 49.2 (135-in. WB)
16.6 / 54.5 (155-in. WB)
15 / 49.2 (135-in. WB)
16.6 / 54.5 (155-in. WB)
G2500
Hydroboost four-wheel disc, fourwheel ABS with Dynamic Rear
Proportioning
G3500
Hydroboost four-wheel disc, fourwheel ABS with Dynamic Rear
Proportioning
325 x 38 / 12.8 x 1.5
330 x 29 / 13 x 1.14
front:
1584 / 245
rear:
1526 / 237
325 x 38 / 12.8 x 1.5
345 x 40 / 13.5 x 1.6
front:
1584 / 245
rear:
TBD
G2500
16-inch steel
LT245/75R16E all-season steelbelted radials
G3500
16-inch steel
LT245/75R16E all-season steelbelted radials
G2500
3434 / 135 (135-in.)
3940 / 155 (155-in.)
5696 / 224 (135-in.)
6188 / 244 (155-in.)
2012 / 79.2 (135-in.)
2012 / 79.2 (155-in.)
2148 / 84.6 (135-in.)
2142 / 84.3 (155-in.)
G3500
3434 / 135 (135-in.)
3940 / 155 (155-in.)
5696 / 224 (135-in.)
6188 / 244 (155-in.)
2012 / 79.2 (135-in.)
2012 / 79.2 (155-in.)
146 / 84.5 (135-in)
2136 / 84.1 (155-in)
1730 / 68.1 (135-in.)
1730 / 68.1 (155-in.)
1719 / 67.7 (135-in.)
1719 / 67.7 (155-in.)
1730 / 68.1 (135-in.)
1730 / 68.1 (155-in.)
1719 / 67.7 (135-in.)
1719 / 67.7 (155-in.)
279 / 11 (135-in.)
223 / 8.8 (135-in.)
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size & type:
Tires:
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (mm / in):
Overall length (mm / in):
Overall width (mm / in):
Overall height (in /mm)
Track (mm / in)
Front:
Rear:
Min. ground clearance
(mm / in):
Front:
Rear:
Ground to top of rear load
floor (mm / in):
Step-in height (mm / in) - to
step assist foot well
Front door:
Side door:
279 / 11 (155-in.)
180 / 7.1 (135-in.)
180 / 7.1 (155-in.)
707 / 27.8 (135-in.)
707 / 27.8 (155-in.)
223 / 8.8 (155-in.)
196 / 7.7 (135-in.)
196 / 7.7 (155-in.)
707 / 27.8 (135-in.)
707 / 27.8 (155-in.)
516 / 20.3 (135-in.)
516 / 20.3 (155-in.)
528 / 20.8 (135-in.)
528 / 20.8 (155-in.)
516 / 20.3 (135-in.)
516 / 20.3 (155-in.)
528 / 20.8 (135-in.)
528 / 20.8 (155-in.)
G2500 Regular Length
2/1
5
G3500 Extended Length
2/1
5
1013 / 39.8
1050 / 41.3
1749 / 68.8
1663 / 65.5
6787 / 239.7
TBD
1013 / 39.8
1050 / 41.3
1749 / 68.8
1663 / 65.5
8054.3 / 284.4
TBD
1338 / 52.7
1338 / 52.7
3165 / 124.6 (135-in.)
3713 / 146.2 (155-in.)
1344 / 52.9 (135-in.)
1356 / 53.4 (155-in.)
3165 / 124.6 (135-in.)
3713 / 146.2 (155-in.)
1344 / 52.9 (135-in.)
1356 / 53.4 (155-in.)
Interior
Seating capacity (std / opt):
Seating capacity – Cargo
Crew Van:
Headroom (mm / in):
Legroom (mm / in):
Shoulder room (mm / in):
Hip room (mm / in):
Cargo volume (cu ft / litres):
Cargo volume – Cargo Crew
Van (cu ft / litres):
Width between
wheelhousings (mm / in):
Load floor length behind seats
(mm / in):
Cargo area height (mm / in):
Weight and towing ratings
Curb weight (kg / lb):
Max. GVWR (kg / lb):
Max. payload (kg / lb):
Max. trailer towing (kg / lb):
Maximum tongue weight:
G2500
G3500
2443 / 5387 (135-in.)
2464 / 5433 (135-in.)
2540 / 5600 (155-in.)
2552 / 5627 (155-in.)
3901 / 8600 (135-in.)
4354 / 9600 (135-in.)
3901 / 8600 (155-in.)
4354 / 9600 (155-in.)
1447 / 3191 (135-in.)
1880 / 4145 (135-in.)
1350 / 2978 (155-in.)
1792 / 3951 (155-in.)
4538 / 10000 (135-in.)
4538 / 10000 (135-in.)
4538 / 10000 (155-in.)
4538 / 10000 (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 4,000lb (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
4.8L V-8
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal):
117 / 25.73
*Cooling capacity higher with fuel-operated heater.
6.0L V-8
117 / 25.73
Duramax 6.6L
117 / 25.73
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