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Used 2022 GMC Savana Consumer Reviews

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3500 GMC Savana - a Workhorse

Lars, 12/21/2015
2006 GMC Savana LS 3500 3dr Ext Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Have owned this from when it was new and I really like everything about it.

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5 Door Explorer Conversion Flexibility

A 5 Door Best, 10/17/2008
2007 GMC Savana LS 3500 3dr Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Good looks abound with chrome wheels, ground effects package and special fade paint exterior with standard roof to enable city garage parking. Easy pop-out center captain seats and electric rear seat converts to queen bed. In this position, with appropriate protection on leather upholstery, it's a real work horse to haul 4 X 8 materials, ladders, etc. Excellent towing ability. Best of all, a real comfortable 7 person touring vehicle with ample luggage storage and 22 mpg.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great van

Terry Derian, 12/15/2015
updated 12/17/2018
1999 GMC Savana G2500 3dr Ext Van
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

bought this van new in 2005. The only repairs beside the normal (oil, tires, brakes, fluids) was a water pump at 185000 miles. Put 191,000 on this and was still going strong until i t was in a wreck. This was one of the most dependable vehicles i have ever owned.

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GMC Savana Explorer Conversion

Alexstaar, 06/06/2010
2003 GMC Savana 1500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

We purchased our van at the beginning of 2004. Our van has pretty much seen it all. The first trip we took it on it was hit by Hurricane Charley. It now gets 14 mpg city and 16 mpg hwy. The 5.3 liter engine 0-60 is about 8 sec. though it's only RWD, it does excellent in rain, snow, and ice. It is very fun to drive. I will definitely consider buying another one of these vans!

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3.5 out of 5 stars

exterior mirrors

rickman1, 04/24/2011
2011 GMC Savana LS 2500 3dr Van (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

After owning 6 gm vans previously I am disappointed in the configuration of the split mirrors. Driving down the highway the upper mirror gives an accurate view although smaller then previous years, however the lower mirror (installed for backup purposes) gives a distorted view that causes vison nausea. This makes for an uncomfortable driving experience

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2000 GMC Savana Explorer SE Hightop Van

Marcus, 01/03/2022
2000 GMC Savana G1500 3dr Van
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I really enjoy my 1500 van it’s so much smoother than the bouncy 2500. It has the vortec 350 with 430k miles original motor runs like a champ no issues to pass inspection every year the transmission been swapped out once and still driving everyday And getting 17 mpg. With the rear A/C it gets colder than a Cadillac

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I love this van

Alpha, 11/20/2020
2006 GMC Savana LS 3500 3dr Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I brought this van used from the owner who brought a Cadillac Escalade. When I brought it it had only original 90,000 miles with some aftermarket parts. No rust, no engine/tranny issue and ride great

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This van is perfect for my large family

Tim, 03/15/2019
2006 GMC Savana LS 3500 3dr Ext Van (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We bought this van to haul kids, friends and pets to the beach, mountains, camping and more. It has handled everything we've asked it to do. The rubber mats and vinyl seats are the best for cleaning after a trip to the beach or mountains. It tows our large tent trailer without blinking. The only issue we have ever had with it is the transmission. We had to replace it after about 110,000 miles which seems too early. With that said I would buy this van again.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Need better side mirrors

3500 savanah van, 06/21/2007
2001 GMC Savana 3500 3dr Van (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I use my van mostly to pull my fishing boat to the ocean. The van needs side mirrors that extend out, for better visibility when backing up in tight spaces. I’ve seen some nice ones on Ford pickups. Some mirrors extend and retract and fold against the truck when not driving. I love my van. I just stow all my fishing gear in holders. Just lock the van and you're ready for the next trip.

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4 out of 5 stars

Plenty of space

blue 250, 01/13/2005
2003 GMC Savana 1500 Rwd 3dr Van (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We have enjoyed this vehicle for the last 14000 miles. It was a conversion by Cobra, nothing fancy, just the best seats available, no TV or mood lights. Fuel economy has ranged from 12.5 mpg in sub-zero city driving to 20.2 mpg on 55 mph rural roads. The only failure to date is the windsheild weather stripping, which came loose while on the interstate. The dealer made the repair, eventually. GM treats the option list like all Savanna's will be plumbing trucks. No MP3 cd player, no XM sattelite controller, no trip computer. All of these item are available on the Yukon/Suburban, which this van is based on. 5.3 V8. It was the same price as the Toyota Sienna, but the space won out.

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