2023 GMC Savana Cargo Review
Price Range: $24,499 - $29,995
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Pros
- Costs thousands less than rivals
- Two available engines, each with plenty of torque
- Commendable towing and payload ratings
Cons
- Less cargo space than many competitors
- No high-roof configuration is available
- Lacks modern infotainment and safety technologies
- Engineering is nearly three decades old
What's new
- Diesel engine has been discontinued
- Part of the first Savana generation introduced for 1996
Overview
The 2023 GMC Savana is still in its first generation, and at 27 years young this platform passed its voting age a while ago. It's a bit less important for a cargo/passenger van with mostly commercial applications to get big updates, especially one with as much utility as the Savana and its corporate cousin, the Chevrolet Express, both offer. And those two vans are the last truck-based full-size vans available, giving them some cachet and a higher towing capacity than rivals like the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram ProMaster.
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The downside of the Savana's age is that it doesn't offer a high-roof option like you'll find in all three of those other vans, allowing for more cargo or passenger room in those vans. And for 2023, the Savana has dropped its diesel engine, leaving a pair of gas engines as the only powertrain options. Rivals offer more powertrain diversity and the Ford is even offered as an electric vehicle.
If what you're looking for is an old-school van on a truck platform, or if you plan on towing often, the Savana holds some appeal with its capability and low starting price. Otherwise, look into its rivals that offer more in terms of technology and flexibility.
2023 GMC Savana Cargo trim level differences
The 2023 GMC Savana comes in Cargo Van and Passenger Van configurations with 2500 and 3500 load ratings. They're all available with a standard or an extended wheelbase except for the 2500 Passenger Van, which comes only in the standard size. Naturally, Savanas with an extended wheelbase can carry more weight, hold more cargo and shuttle more people. Compare the 2023 GMC Savana Cargo trim levels in-depth.
Which Savana Cargo trim does Edmunds recommend?
The Savana Cargo Van only comes in a Work Van trim level, so you're stuck with that one. The Savana Passenger Van offers a choice of two trims, and we suggest going with the LT over the base LS. It offers a few comfort and convenience features, like carpeted floors, that passengers and drivers alike will appreciate.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
Not EPA tested for Savana Cargo 2500
Savana Cargo 2500
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$346/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
Reliability
The 2023 GMC Savana Cargo has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
There are no recalls for the 2023 GMC Savana CargoWarranty
3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 6 years / 100,000 miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Free maintenance Warranty
- 1 years / unlimited miles
GMC Savana Cargo Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(37%)
4(37%)
3(11%)
2(15%)
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03 AWD Savana Cargo "Doors Galore"
5 out of 5 starssavanaman, 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 … to grab something you are hauling around you can't beat drivers side double doors for access ! I drove over 100,000 miles before my Brakes needed pads and have had
except for some minor door switch partial failures "No Problems" with my truck ! Did I say
"I Love This Truck"
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Not Good!
3.38 out of 5 starsK Cook, 12/06/2008
2006 GMC Savana Cargo 2500 3dr Van (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
Definitely not for commercial use! This is our second 06 Savana (first one totaled) and it has left me stranded. Replaced the altenator at less than 8,000. Replaced the water pump on the first one at less than 10,000. I've replaced: transmission, water pump, seat belt, oil sending unit, and several front-end parts. I've replaced more headlights and brake lights than all of the vehicles … I've ever owned combined(I've been driving for 20 years). It even had the wrong spare(5 lugs instead of 8)! Bottom line, this vehicle is just not reliable enough to be considered a "commercial" vehicle.
Not Professional Grade
3.5 out of 5 starsfred anderson, 06/02/2006
2006 GMC Savana Cargo 3500 3dr Ext Van (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
Drives and rides like a comfortable car without any weight. You load it up with 2500 lbs and it's a different animal. Handling is unpredictable. Suspension and shocks are unstable with again only 2500#s on a 3500 series cat. van After a couple of weeks I am very dissappointed and having serious buyers remorse. I should have driven this vehicle under normal work conditions (light … deliveries). If I had a choice again I would gone with a Ford like my previous van that got 160,000 miles in three years without any problems until it was involved in an accident.
best van ever
5 out of 5 starsthomas, 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
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 GMC Savana Cargo, so we've included reviews for other years of the Savana Cargo since its last redesign.
2023 Savana Cargo Features & Specs
2500
| MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee | $38,100 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Seating | 2 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 239.4 cu.ft. |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
| Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Savana Cargo models:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Warns the driver when the Savana might collide with an object ahead.
- Lane Departure Warning
- Warns the driver when the Savana is drifting over a lane marking.
- Side Blind Zone Alert
- Warns a driver who has signaled a lane change when other vehicles are in the Savana's blind spots.
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