GMC Savana: The Ultimate Workhorse for Commercial and Personal Needs

The 2024 GMC Savana continues to bring the benefits of being an impressive work van to the market. This workhorse is easy to spot and handles the load.

Although the Savana is one of the oldest automotive designs in the entire market, it continues to be a useful build and one of the most trusted work vans available. The current generation of the Savana began in 1996 and only had a minor facelift in 2003. This gives the GMC workhorse a bit of old-school charm, but this van isn’t about charm, it’s ready to get a lot of work done.

Powertrains that make this van work

The base powertrain for this GMC work van seems a little old school, but it gets the job done. This engine is a 4.3-liter V6 model mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain produces 275 horsepower and 298 lb-ft of torque. With this powertrain, the Savana can tow up to 9,200 pounds and carry a payload of 3,210 pounds.

If you want more power, there’s a 6.6-liter V8 engine available for the Savana. This powertrain delivers 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque for the drive. This bigger engine sends power to the wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission, and it delivers maximum power for the drive. When equipped with this bigger powertrain, this GMC work van can tow up to 10,000 pounds and carry 4,280 pounds of cargo inside.

Is anything about this work van new for 2024?

The GMC Savana is a longstanding champion in the work van segment. There are two versions, the Passenger Van and the Cargo Van, but the V8 engine is only available if you need the passenger model. The 8-speed automatic transmission is new this year and makes for a more refined work van. Some of the old options are no longer available for this van.

What does this van include?

Savana Cargo Work Van

The aptly named trims make it pretty easy to understand what’s going on with the Savana. This base trim is offered in the 2500 and 3500 variants with the standard or extended wheelbases, and it gives you:

• StabiliTrak traction and stability control system
• 16-inch steel wheels
• Vinyl floor and seats
• Air conditioning
• Power windows and locks
• Audio system with MP3 playback
• Rear Vision Camera

This base model can be had with some options, including:

• • Driver Convenience Package
    • Tilt steering column
    • Cruise control
  • Communications Package
    • Driver Convenience Package features
    • 12 months of OnStar Vehicle Insights
  • Enhanced Convenience Package
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Remote vehicle starting
    • Heavy-duty trailering equipment
  • Safety Package
    • Rear parking sensors
    • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Enhanced Convenience and Safety Package
    • Adds the Communication Package Contents to the Safety Package

If you choose the Crew Van package, you’ll receive a second row of seats to carry a few people and cargo along for the ride. There are a few individual options as well, including:

• • • Rear air conditioning
    • Dual batteries
    • Engine block heater
    • Running boards
    • Sliding passenger door
    • Complete body window package
    • Cruise control
    • Locking rear differential
    • Cloth seats

Savana Passenger Van LS

The LS model of the GMC Savana in its Passenger Van version gives you seating for twelve people in the 3500 regular wheelbase version. The 3500 Extended Wheelbase version has seating for 15 people. In addition to these seats, this model has:

• • • 6.6-liter V8 engine is available
    • Driver Convenience Package

Savana Passenger Van LT

Enjoy a bit of modernization with the LT trim of this impressive GMC passenger van. This model gives you more of what you want with:

• • • Chrome bumpers and grille
    • Cloth seats
    • Carpeted flooring
    • Deluxe center console
    • Cruise control
    • Tilt steering column
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Forward collision alert
    • Lane-departure warning

The options for this trim are similar to those for lower trims.

What is the GMC Savana Cutaway?

The Savana Cutaway gives you the van body in the front and a customizable ladder frame in the rear. This is extremely similar to the Cargo Van model, but it only fits two seats. This model can be had in three wheelbase lengths and two series models. You’ll find several upfit options for this model, including:

• • • Shuttle Bus Package
    • School Bus Package
    • RV Package
    • Ambulance Package

The 2024 GMC Savana work van is one of the longest-running vans in the market, and it continues to be an excellent choice whether you need to carry cargo or passengers to a new location. Which version of the Savana will you drive?