1999 GMC Savana Cargo Review
Price Estimate: $593 - $842

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Huge interior. Powerful V8 engine selections. Modern architecture.
Cons
- Cheap interior materials. Mushy brake pedal. Numb steering.
What’s new
Two new exterior colors, one new interior color and automatic transmission enhancements.
For sale near Jupiter, FL
1 listings
- 64,225 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, government vehicle
- Cargo Vans of Chicago (1,077 mi away)
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Located in Kankakee, IL
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:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GTHG39R9X1152395
Stock: 152395
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-20-2025
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 they were discontinued. Competition and safety regulations had forced GM to redo the big vans in 1996 -- 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 legroom is adequate, and the front seats offer a wide range of travel. The center console contains two cupholders, an auxiliary power outlet and storage for items like CDs and cassettes. The Savana is available in 135- and 155-inch wheelbases, three weight series (1500, 2500 or 3500) and one trim level.
Inside the short-wheelbase Savana, you'll find 267 cubic feet of cargo area, while the extended version provides a whopping 317 cubic feet of volume. Rear hinged doors open 180 degrees for easy loading and do not conceal high-mounted taillights when opened. 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 GM family of V8's, ranging from the popular Vortec 5000 to the monster Vortec 7400. Also available is a robust 6.5-liter turbo-diesel V8 good for 195 horsepower and 430 stump-pulling pound-feet of torque.
Automatic transmission refinements result in lower levels of vibration and noise. These refinements include a two-piece transmission case that provides powertrain stiffness, software that compares engine/vehicle operating parameters and sets precise transmission line pressure, a deep oil pan which aids durability and fluid life, and an electrically controlled converter clutch which increases fuel economy.
Two new exterior colors, Fernmist Green Metallic and Dark Bronzemist Metallic, and one new interior color, Medium Dark Pewter, are available for 1999. 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.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Florida
Not EPA tested for Savana Cargo G3500
Savana Cargo G3500
vs
$264/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
GMC Savana Cargo Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Review
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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 1999 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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