2008 GMC Savana 1500 specs & colors
Full-size Cargo Van
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MSRP
- RWD 1500 135" $23,070
- RWD 1500 135" $27,075
- AWD 1500 135" $27,995
- AWD 1500 135" $30,540
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Packages
Specifications
| Rear Door Type | Dual Swing-out |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x -TBD- in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x -TBD- in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 105 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 4.3L/262 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 195 @ 4600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 260 @ 2800 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Yes |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 20 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 465.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 15 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 620.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.29 |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Hypoid Multi-Leaf |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-Floating |
| Frame Type | Ladder |
| Side Door Type | Swing-out |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12 x 1.1 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13 x 1.2 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 31 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 43.4 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P245/75R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/75R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | P245/75R16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 4000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 400 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 4300 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 645 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2760 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 2059 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 4819.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 2381.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 2381.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 9500 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 7600.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 4819.00 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 7200.00 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head Room | 40.2 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 68.8 in |
| Front Hip Room | 65.5 in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 135.0 in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 224.1 in |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 79.4 in |
| Height, Overall | 81.5 in |
| Overhang, Front | 39.7 in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 27.7 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 8.6 in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 7.6 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 49.4 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 57.0 in |
| Side Door Opening Height | 47.9 in |
| Side Door Opening Width | 44.1 in |
| Step Up Height - Front | 20.1 in |
| Step Up Height - Side | 20.9 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console | 153.6 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 127.8 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 52.7 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 51.9 in |
| Tailgate Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume | 225.1 ft³ |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Assist handle, front passenger | Standard |
| Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Includes passenger-side air bag deactivation switch on models with (C6P) 8600 lbs. (3901 kg) GVWR and above. Not available with (ZX1) driver only high-back bucket seat or (AJ3) driver side only frontal air bag. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Wheels, Gray-painted, includes Gray center caps and steel spare | Standard |
| Suspension, front independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar (Requires *G***05 models.) | Standard |
| Door beams, steel-side | Standard |
| Alternator, 105 amps (Not available with (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.) | Standard |
| Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock, for automatic transmissions | Standard |
| Frame, full-length box ladder-type | Standard |
| Warning tones, headlamp on and key-in-ignition | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure | Standard |
| Body, standard | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night | Standard |
| Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger, padded | Standard |
| Power outlets, 2 auxiliary on engine console cover with covers, 12-volt | Standard |
| Tires, rear P245/75R16 all-season, blackwall (Standard on **13405 models.) | Standard |
| Steering, power | Standard |
| Cup holders, 3 on the engine console cover | Standard |
| Grille, Black composite with single rectangular halogen headlamps (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III | Standard |
| Audio system, radio provisions only. Includes alarm warning chimes, radio wiring harness, radio antenna and 2 front door speakers | Standard |
| Driver Information Center, includes fuel range, average speed, oil life, and tire pressure monitoring, fuel used, ice warning, engine hours, average fuel economy, tachometer, and maintenance reminders. Compass and outside temperature available if equipped. | Standard |
| Headlamps, single halogen (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) | Standard |
| Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Standard on **13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) | Standard |
| Tow/haul mode selector, instrument panel-mounted | Standard |
| GVWR, 7200 lbs. (3266 kg) (Standard on *G13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) | Standard |
| Seating arrangement, driver and front passenger high-back buckets, adjustable with head restraints and vinyl or cloth trim | Standard |
| Engine, Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI (195 hp [145.4 kW] @ 4600 rpm, 260 lb-ft of torque [351.0 N-m] @ 2800 rpm) (Standard and only available on *G13405 model. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) | Standard |
| Console, engine cover with open storage bin | Standard |
| Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows | Standard |
| Steering wheel, steel sleeve column with theft-deterrent locking feature, Black | Standard |
| Lighting, interior with 2 dome lights, defeat switch and door handle-activated switches | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Standard |
| Tires, front P245/75R16 all-season, blackwall (Standard on **13405 models.) | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside manual, Black | Standard |
| Tire, spare P245/75R16 all-season, blackwall, located at rear underbody of vehicle (Standard on **13405 models.) | Standard |
| Seats, front bucket with vinyl trim and outboard head restraints (Requires (**W) interior trim.) | Standard |
| Suspension, rear hypoid drive axle with multi-leaf springs | Standard |
| License plate kit, front | Standard |
| Defogger, side windows | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | Standard |
| Bumpers, front and rear painted Black with step-pad (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) | Standard |
| Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, tow/haul mode and internal transmission oil cooler (Required and standard when ordered with (LU3) Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI engine or (LMF) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI engine. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) | Standard |
| Air conditioning, single-zone manual | Standard |
| Headliner, cloth, over driver and passenger (Not included with (YF2) Ambulance Package.) | Standard |
| Floor covering, full-length Black rubberized-vinyl (Not standard with (YF2) Ambulance Package.) | Standard |
| Battery, 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power | Standard |
| Oil life monitor | Standard |
| Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers | Standard |
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