GMC Savana Generation 1 (1996–2002)

GMC Savana Generation 1 (1996–2002) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

GMC Savana — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1996–2002 —
Generation 2 2003–2010 —
Model-year brochures (2)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Generation 3 2011–2015 —
Model-year brochures (5)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Generation 4 2016–present —
Model-year brochures (1)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Savana

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
GM 6.0L Vortec V8 (LQ4/L96) 2003–2020 24 models 929
GM 6.6L Duramax V8 Diesel 2006–2026 15 models 562
Gmc 4.8L 8-cylinder 2003–2017 6 models 382
GM 4.3L Vortec V6 1996–2026 21 models 370
GM 5.7L V8 (350 / Vortec 5700) 1996–2002 32 models 267
GM 5.3L Vortec / EcoTec3 V8 2003–2014 17 models 186
Gmc 5.0L 8-cylinder 1996–2002 13 models 83
Gmc 6.5L 8-cylinder 1996–2002 14 models 78
Gmc 2.8L 4-cylinder 2017–2022 6 models 66
Gmc 7.4L 8-cylinder 1997–2000 19 models 30
Gmc 8.1L 8-cylinder 2001–2002 9 models 24

GMC Savana fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

Used GMC Savana prices by year →

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
1997 2 54 Hydraulic, Service Brakes, Power Train
1998 2 33 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Air Bags
1999 2 57 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Structure
2000 2 57 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Tires
2001 0 25 Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train
2002 0 23 Electrical System, Service Brakes, Engine

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.