1998 GMC Savana Cargo Review
Price Estimate: $551 - $782

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Huge interior. Powerful V-8 engine selections. Modern architecture.
Cons
- Cheap interior materials. Mushy brake pedal. Numb steering.
What’s new
New colors, transmission enhancements, more power for the diesel engine, revised uplevel stereos and the addition of a PassLock theft-deterrent system mark the changes for 1998. A mini-module driver airbag is new, but it and the passenger airbag still deploy at full-force levels.
For sale near Columbus, IN
1 listings
- 186,854 miles
- No accidents, 8 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
- Autoplex Motors (1,899 mi away)
- All-season tires
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Located in Lynnwood, WA
The 1998 GMC Savana G1500 is a full-size passenger van that comes equipped with a range of standard features. This vehicle is powered by a 4.3-liter V...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GTFG15W1W1073017
Stock: 12921
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-02-2023
Vehicle overview
Believe it or not, it had been 25 years since GM redesigned its full-size van lineup when the Savana arrived in small numbers for 1996. The GMC Rally Van and Vandura were introduced in 1971, and sold steadily until the end. Competition and safety regulations forced GM to redo the big vans -- heck, since 1971 Ford had re-engineered the Club Wagon and Econoline twice! To distinguish the new design, GMC rebadged the van Savana.
The Savana Cargo features flush glass and door handles, hidden door hinges, standard antilock brakes and dual airbags. Front foot and leg room is adequate, and front seats offer a wide range of fore and aft travel. The center console contains two cupholders, an auxiliary power outlet and storage for items like CDs and cassettes. New for 1998 is a steering wheel with a mini-module airbag. Automatic transmission refinements result in lower levels of vibration and noise.
Buyers may select either a 135-inch or a 155-inch wheelbase. Inside the short-wheelbase Savana you'll find 267 cubic feet of cargo area, while the longer-wheelbase model provides a whopping 317 cubic feet of volume. Hinged rear doors open 180 degrees for easy loading and do not conceal high-mounted taillights when opened up. Gross vehicle weight ratings of up to 9,500 pounds are available on either wheelbase.
The base engine is a Vortec 4300 V6 making 200 horsepower. Optional motors include the new GM family of V8's, ranging from the popular Vortec 5000 to the monster Vortec 7400. Also available is a newly robust turbodiesel V8 good for 195 horsepower and 430 stump-pulling lb-ft of torque.
Like most products in showrooms these days, the Savana's styling is rounded and bulbous, with a front end that mimics the corporate look carried by most of GM's truck family. This design should wear well into the next century.
GMC Savana Cargo Owner Reviews
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GMC Savana
2.88 out of 5 starsUnsatisfied, 01/14/2003
1996 GMC Savana Cargo G1500 3dr Van
I was very excited to purchase this
vehicle but my excitement didn't last
long. After 5000 miles I began to have
doubts about fit and finish quality
(many rattles,wind noise,bad knobs).
The fuel pump failed after 30000
miles. Rotors were poor quality and
had to be replaced after 50000 miles.
I've never had problems like these
with any vehicle before. Transmission …
went after 80000 miles. Most of all I
didn't get the impression that anyone
at GMC was concerned as long as they
had their money. I was fooled into
buying from this company once but it
won't happen again.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 GMC Savana Cargo, so we've included review for other years of the Savana Cargo since its last redesign.
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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