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GMC Savana 2500 vs. GMC Savana 3500

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$42,200
RWD 2500 135" RWD 2500 155" RWD 2500 135" LS RWD 2500 135" LT
$46,150
RWD 3500 135" RWD 3500 155" RWD 3500 135" LS RWD 3500 135" LT RWD 3500 155" LS RWD 3500 155" LT
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 GMC Savana 25002026 GMC Savana 3500
Starting MSRP
$42,200
$46,150
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V6
Horsepower
  • 401 hp
  • 276 hp
  • 401 hp
  • 276 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2026 GMC Savana 25002026 GMC Savana 3500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
276 @ 5200
276 @ 5200
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
298 @ 3900
298 @ 3900
Displacement
4.3L/-TBD-
4.3L/-TBD-
Transmission Options
  • Transmission Overdrive Switch
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • Transmission Overdrive Switch
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Total Cooling System Capacity
13.6 qts
13.6 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 GMC Savana 25002026 GMC Savana 3500
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
LT245/75R16E
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
LT245/75R16E
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
LT245/75R16E
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 GMC Savana 25002026 GMC Savana 3500
Suspension Type - Rear
Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Full-Floating

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 GMC Savana 25002026 GMC Savana 3500
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
49 ft
49 ft
Steering Type
Pwr
Pwr

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 GMC Savana 25002026 GMC Savana 3500
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
155 in
155 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
224 in
224 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
30 in
30 in
Overhang, Front
40 in
40 in
Second Head Room
N/A
N/A
Step Up Height - Side
28 in
28 in
Cargo Volume
239 ft³
239 ft³
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
135 in
135 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
9 in
9 in
Rear Door Opening Width
53 in
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
69 in
69 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Step Up Height - Front
28 in
28 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
79 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
55 in
55 in
Front Head Room
41 in
41 in
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
49 in
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
52 in
52 in
Height, Overall
85 in
85 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
127 in
127 in
Tailgate Width
N/A
N/A
Side Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Side Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
10 in
10 in
Front Hip Room
65 in
65 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 GMC Savana 25002026 GMC Savana 3500
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
15,000 lbs
15,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
7,400 lbs
7,400 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
9,460 lbs
10,384 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
31 gal
31 gal
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,879 lbs
2,892 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
10,000 lbs
10,000 lbs
Curb Weight
5,104 lbs
5,108 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,496 lbs
4,492 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs
9,600 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,104 lbs
5,108 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
740 lbs
740 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
500 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,496 lbs
4,492 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,225 lbs
2,216 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 GMC Savana 25002026 GMC Savana 3500
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 GMC Savana 25002026 GMC Savana 3500
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105
105
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
600

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 GMC Savana 25002026 GMC Savana 3500
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 x 1.5 in
12.8 x 1.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x 1.1 in
13.0 x 1.1 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 GMC Savana 2500 or the 2026 GMC Savana 3500?

The 2026 GMC Savana 2500 and the 2026 GMC Savana 3500 both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 GMC Savana 2500 or the 2026 GMC Savana 3500?

The 2026 GMC Savana 2500 is cheaper than the 2026 GMC Savana 3500 with a $42,200 starting MSRP versus a $46,150 starting MSRP.

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