2005
GMC Savana 1500

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$22,860
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Notable features

Four available engines
Up to 15-passenger capacity
Three available duty levels
RWD or AWD
Available Cargo Van configuration

Available trims

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  • 1500 135" WB RWD
    Starts at
    $22,860
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    1
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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    Highlights

    15 City / 20 Hwy MPG
    1 Seat capacity
    Gas V6 Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain

    Engine

    Gas V6 Engine Type
    4.3L/262 Displacement
    195 @ 4600 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    260 @ 2800 SAE Net Torque @ RPM

    Suspension

    Independent Coil Suspension Type - Front
    Hypoid Multi-Leaf Suspension Type - Rear
    Independent Axle Type - Front
    Semi-Floating Axle Type - Rear

    Weight & Capacity

    N/A Base Curb Weight
    2,671 lbs Curb Weight - Front
    2,069 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
    0 lbs Option Weight - Front
    0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
    4,740 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
    2,460 lbs As Spec'd Payload
    2,460 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
    9,500 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
    4,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    400 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    4,300 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    430 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
    31 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    7,600 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
    4,740 lbs Curb Weight
    0 lbs Total Option Weight
    7,200 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

    Electrical

    600 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
    105 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    Brakes

    Pwr Brake Type
    4-Wheel Brake ABS System
    Not Available Brake ABS System (Second Line)
    Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
    Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
    12 x 1.1 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    13 x 1.2 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
  • 1500 135" WB RWD
    Starts at
    $25,915
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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    Highlights

    15 City / 19 Hwy MPG
    8 Seat capacity
    Gas V6 Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain

    Engine

    260 @ 2800 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    195 @ 4600 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    4.3L/262 Displacement
    Gas V6 Engine Type

    Suspension

    Semi-Floating Axle Type - Rear
    Independent Axle Type - Front
    2-Stage multi-leaf Suspension Type - Rear
    Coil springs Suspension Type - Front

    Weight & Capacity

    0 lbs Total Option Weight
    4,633 lbs Curb Weight
    7,600 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
    Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    31 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    400 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    4,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    9,500 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
    2,567 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
    2,567 lbs As Spec'd Payload
    4,633 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
    0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
    0 lbs Option Weight - Front
    2,362 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
    2,271 lbs Curb Weight - Front
    N/A Base Curb Weight
    7,200 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

    Safety

    Standard Third Row Seating

    Electrical

    105 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
    600 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

    Brakes

    Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
    13 x 1.2 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    12.0 x 1.1 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
    Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
    Not Available Brake ABS System (Second Line)
    4-Wheel Brake ABS System
    Pwr Brake Type
  • 1500 135" WB AWD
    Starts at
    $27,885
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    1
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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    Highlights

    14 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    1 Seat capacity
    Gas V8 Engine
    All Wheel Drive Drivetrain

    Engine

    330 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    295 @ 5200 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    5.3L/325 Displacement
    Gas V8 Engine Type

    Suspension

    Semi-Floating Axle Type - Rear
    Independent Axle Type - Front
    Hypoid Multi-Leaf Suspension Type - Rear
    Torsion Bar Suspension Type - Front

    Weight & Capacity

    Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    31 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    650 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    6,500 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    400 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    4,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    12,000 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
    2,161 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
    2,161 lbs As Spec'd Payload
    5,039 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
    0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
    0 lbs Option Weight - Front
    2,167 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
    2,872 lbs Curb Weight - Front
    N/A Base Curb Weight
    7,600 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
    5,039 lbs Curb Weight
    0 lbs Total Option Weight
    7,200 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

    Electrical

    105 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
    600 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

    Brakes

    Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
    13 x 1.2 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    12 x 1.1 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
    Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
    Not Available Brake ABS System (Second Line)
    4-Wheel Brake ABS System
    Pwr Brake Type
  • 2500 135" WB RWD
    Starts at
    $28,765
    -
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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    Highlights

    - MPG
    8 Seat capacity
    - Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain
  • 1500 135" WB AWD
    Starts at
    $30,115
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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    Highlights

    14 City / 18 Hwy MPG
    8 Seat capacity
    Gas V8 Engine
    All Wheel Drive Drivetrain

    Engine

    Gas V8 Engine Type
    5.3L/325 Displacement
    295 @ 5200 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    330 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM

    Suspension

    Torsion Bar Suspension Type - Front
    2-Stage multi-leaf Suspension Type - Rear
    Independent Axle Type - Front
    Semi-Floating Axle Type - Rear

    Weight & Capacity

    N/A Base Curb Weight
    2,977 lbs Curb Weight - Front
    2,436 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
    0 lbs Option Weight - Front
    0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
    5,413 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
    1,787 lbs As Spec'd Payload
    1,787 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
    12,000 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
    5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    6,200 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    620 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
    31 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    7,600 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
    5,413 lbs Curb Weight
    0 lbs Total Option Weight
    7,200 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

    Safety

    Standard Third Row Seating

    Electrical

    600 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
    105 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    Brakes

    Pwr Brake Type
    4-Wheel Brake ABS System
    Not Available Brake ABS System (Second Line)
    Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
    Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
    12.0 x 1.1 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    13 x 1.2 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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The good & the bad

The good

Interior space
V-8 performance
Towing capacity
Cargo-hauling capacity

The bad

Fuel economy
Maneuverability
Stability and handling
Noise
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.1
Performance 4.5
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

By James from Chicago, Il
Test drove this car
February 23, 2018

Road trip ready

I like it. I actually had an older model and I upgraded it to have the 8 door. I only use it for family vacations. It's great for road trips. It has a smooth ride. It's very spacious and comfortable
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
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By G-Dog
Owns this car
March 31, 2009

VERY RELIABLE

I drive this vehicle for work as my cargo van. I have over 100k on it and I'm not having any problems with it.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 GMC Savana 1500?

The 2005 GMC Savana 1500 is available in 1 trim level:

  • (5 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2005 GMC Savana 1500?

The 2005 GMC Savana 1500 offers up to 15 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2005 GMC Savana 1500 reliable?

The 2005 GMC Savana 1500 has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 GMC Savana 1500 owners.

Is the 2005 GMC Savana 1500 a good Cargo Van?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 GMC Savana 1500. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 5.0
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