2005 GMC Savana Cargo Review

Price Estimate: $1,966 - $2,791

2003 GMC Savana Cargo 3500 Rwd 3dr Ext Van

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Strong powertrains, dual side access doors, multiple wheelbase configurations, optional all-wheel drive.

Cons

Plasticky interior, handling still awkward despite improvements.

What’s new

No significant changes this year.

Edmunds says

Powerful Vortec engines and some unique features make the Savana (and its twin, the Chevrolet Express) pretty much the only game in town if you're looking for a full-size van that doesn't look and drive like it was designed two decades ago.

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2005 GMC Savana Cargo
3500 Cargo Van
$8,900
- 115,081 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 2 Seats
- Berkenkotter Motors Castle Rock (594 mi away)
- 10,000lb+ Towing Cap...
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Located in Castle Rock, CO
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GTHG39U751151523
Stock: U9690
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-22-2025
2005 GMC Savana Cargo
3500 Cargo Van
$9,500
- 375,133 miles
- Frame damage reported, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 2 Seats
- Manna Motors (899 mi away)
- Upgraded Engine
- 10,000lb+ Towing Cap...
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Located in Lewisville, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GTHG39UX51135865
Stock: 271448
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-18-2025

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GMC Savana Cargo Owner Reviews

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03 AWD Savana Cargo "Doors Galore"

savanaman, 03/02/2011

2003 GMC Savana Cargo 1500 AWD 3dr Van (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

I love my van ! I have had vans all my life but the modern AWD , rack and pinion , all wheel disc , full size Savana drives like a Cadillac and I get 17 mpg consistently when its not brutally cold . I live in Minnesota . I had reservations about the drivers side double doors as I had never had that option before , I soon realized that when you jump out of your truck but need to reenter …

best van ever

thomas, 10/23/2017

2004 GMC Savana Cargo 2500 Rwd 3dr Ext Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

best working van in the market,i have one from many years,never problems simply turn key on and go,loved GMC,very happy.WAO! this is real FRIEND,gmc savana IS THE BEST BIG F......VAN

GMC Savana Cargo

bob998, 03/01/2004

2004 GMC Savana Cargo 1500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Just a great van -- no noises, 2500 lb payload, 20 MPG on the hwy, four wheel disk ABS brakes stop great. Rack and pinion steering handles like a car.

Junk

Mr. Jimmy, 04/26/2003

2000 GMC Savana Cargo G2500 3dr Van

I purchased my Savana 2500HD Van and Serviced it at regular intervals myself, (oil changes, lube). The brakes on these trucks wear out after about 18000 miles and thats mostly highway. At 52k miles the trans started giving me problems to which I was informed that the Torque Converter was defective. As always "GM could not do anything as far as any warranty coverage". …

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2005 Savana Cargo Highlights

Trim:

1500

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$22,860
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$252/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	267.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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