2022 GMC Savana Review
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2022 GMC Savana Review
Pros
- Costs thousands less than rivals
- Three 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
- Minor revisions to standard feature availability
- Part of the first Savana generation introduced for 1996
Overview

Park a 2022 GMC Savana next to a mint example built during the Clinton years and you might not spot many differences. At some point, GMC freshened the Savana's face and gave it a restyled dashboard and steering wheel. Naturally, the company also improved it to keep up with new regulations, so the Savana has cutting-edge standard technology like a backup camera. And let's not forget about the marvel that is Bluetooth.
For sale nearby
18 listings
- 68,101 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
- 15 Seats
- Driveway (1,220 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- Back-up camera
- Third-row seating
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Parking sensors
- Upgraded Engine
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Located in Nanuet, NY
CarFax No Accidents Reported,CarFax 1-Owner,High Demand,3rd Row Seat,Back-Up Camera,WiFi Hotspot,3rd Row Seat,4-Wheel Disc Brakes,6-Speed A/T,8 Cylind...
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: 1GJZ7NF76N1154579
Stock: L17592P
Certified Pre-Owned: No- 70,322 miles
- 2 accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
- 15 Seats
- Bedrock Motors (200 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Third-row seating
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Upgraded Engine
- Trip Computer
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Located in Rogers, MN
15 passenger!!, 12-Passenger Seating (2-3-3-4 Seating Config), 15-Passenger Seating (2-3-3-3-4 Seating Config), 16" x 6.5" Steel Wheels, 2 Speakers, 3...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
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: Yes
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GJZ7NFG7L1186079
Stock: 13400
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-13-2025
But at 27 years of age and counting, the GMC Savana is positively ancient in automotive years. Still, the Savana and its twin, the Chevrolet Express, are not without merit. They're the last truck-based full-size vans available, and they can tow more weight than any of their remaining rivals. They can carry a substantial payload too. Plus, they're less expensive than the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ram ProMaster.
Full-size vans have taken a big step forward since the Savana was designed and engineered. For example, the Ford, Mercedes and Ram all offer high-roof options that allow their vans to pack in more cargo or make it easier to load and unload people. Plus, the Savana's newer rivals offer a wider array of configuration, more options, and modern infotainment and safety technology. You can even get all-wheel drive on the Ford and Mercedes.
While there is some appeal in the Savana's tried-and-true design and its low starting price, we suggest checking out the other vans in this segment.
2022 GMC Savana trim level differences
The 2022 GMC Savana comes in Cargo Van and Passenger Van configurations with 2500 and 3500 load ratings. They're all available with a standard or 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.
Which Savana trim does Edmunds recommend?
If you're getting a Savana Cargo Van, it comes only in the Work Van trim level, so you have no choice in the matter. When it comes to the Savana Passenger Van, however, we suggest that you skip the LS in favor of the LT. It includes comfort, convenience and safety features that make living with this rolling relic a little more palatable.
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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
Not EPA tested for Savana LS 2500
Savana LS 2500
vs
$276/mo
Avg. Midsize Van
Reliability
The 2022 GMC Savana has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 2 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3 out of 5, ranks it #1 out of 24 among Commercial Vans. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Reliability Rating by RepairPal
3 out of 5 stars3/5Above Average
#1 out of 24 among Commercial Vans
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$695/yr
vs. $851/yr
for Average Commercial Van
for Average Commercial Van
Frequency
1.15x/yr
vs. 1.96x/yr
for Average Commercial Van
for Average Commercial Van
Severity
17.3%
vs. 17.8%
for Average Commercial Van
for Average Commercial Van
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Recalls
2 recalls foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 24V839000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- N242471620
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 77824
- Defect Description:
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. Incorrect software in the transmission control module (TCM) may result in harsh shifting, reduced power, unintended deceleration, rear wheel lockup, or cause the vehicle to move in an unintended direction.
- Defect Consequence:
- Rear wheel lock-up or moving in an unintended direction can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242471620.
- Recall Number:
- 23V247000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- N222386050
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 150830
- Defect Description:
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
- Defect Consequence:
- An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.
Warranty
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 Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(54%)
4(39%)
3(7%)
2(0%)
1(0%)
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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GMC Savanna - A nice ride
4.5 out of 5 starsNorthern Driver, 08/24/2003
2003 GMC Savana 1500 AWD 3dr Van (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
My Savanna is a conversion that looks
and performs up to expectations and
turns heads. I would not have
purchased one of these vans based on
standard features/factory trim. The
dashboard and interiors are too flat
and plasticky and the bumpers/mirrors
are black plastic. Both of these
detractions were remedied by the
conversion - wood dash trim and
painted … bumpers/mirrors. The ride is
very stable and makes the van much
more akin to daily driving. My old
Astro AWD had a best of 20 mpg, while
the Savanna gets 18-19 mpg top end.
The braking is very good and the
engine performance is excellent.
1999 Savanna Cargo Van
5 out of 5 starsKevin, 12/02/2017
1999 GMC Savana G1500 SLE 3dr Van
Gets 16 Mpg with or w/o load. Handles balanced on Highway. Brakes well but get overheated easily in traffic lights. Stay away from Los Angeles commuting in rush hour. Very safe driver visibility like an aircraft. 400,000 on my chassis with one time ball joint and center link replacements. Second engine has a hundred thousand miles on it and purrs like a kitten. It has 450,000 miles on … the chassis. I have replaced the shock absorbers, bushing, p/s gear box, control arms and more. Truck runs perfect when I maintain it.
2500 PRO PACKAGE
4 out of 5 starsDon Schwartz, 02/22/2016
2003 GMC Savana 1500 AWD 3dr Van (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
I'm very surprised doing the value, comparison there is NO 2500 3/4TON AWD model to choose from. Only a 1500 series. Also the Pro Package has 2 double long air assisted opening panels, one on each side where the windows would normally be. Custom 12 volt interior lighting. Electronic transmission towing switch on instrument panel. The 5.3L Vortex engine is to die for. As with all … GMC/CHEVY exterior primer and paint SUCK! My van may be 13 years old but has less than 78,000 miles. On the 10th year after the RUST warranty disappeared so did the paint from the primer. Primer installed oh so thin and never properly adhered to the cheap paint used. Had an 1985 CHEVY 3/4 TRUCK that did the same thing with the paint. Thought somehow GMC would be better quality, top of the line. NO WAY! If you plan on getting a Chevy or GMC and keep it for any extended period, then PLEASE take my word for it, YOU WILL BE REPAINTING the vehicle. Rain water works behind the paint dislodging huge sections at a time. Vortex engine is fantastic. Could have enhanced performance and economy with electric fans on the radiator (push/pull setup) and an electric water pump. This setup would have reduced unneeded drag on the 5.3L topped off with a cold air intake. But we are all aware of each and every penny that's saved in construction, goes in someone's back pocket. As a great woman once said, if you want it done right, do it yourself.
The Family Cruiser
4.75 out of 5 starsCarl Mundell, 11/30/2004
2000 GMC Savana G3500 SLE 3dr Ext Van
We have owned our GMC Savana for almost five
years now. The van is always a
pleasure to drive. I have a large
family and we designed the van to meet
our needs. The van was the first
extended van the conversion company
created. It sets nine, six captain
chairs and a fold down bench in the
back. The van glides down the highway
and has had only one recent mechanical …
problem. The sending unit in the gas
tank went bad. My only interior
problem has been the interior panels on
the back door staying in place when
they are closed. My everyday MPG is
about 12.5 and trips are between 14.5
to 16. I believe thats very good for a
1 ton extended van fully loaded with a
large cargo carrier on top.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 GMC Savana, so we've included reviews for other years of the Savana since its last redesign.
2022 Savana Highlights
LS 2500
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $37,200 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Seating | 12 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Savana 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.
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover29.2%
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