2011 GMC Savana 1500 specs & colors
Full-size Cargo Van
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MSRP
- RWD 1500 135" $24,985
- RWD 1500 135" 1LS $28,835
- RWD 1500 135" 1LT $28,835
- AWD 1500 135" $30,035
- AWD 1500 135" 1LS $32,390
- AWD 1500 135" 1LT $32,390
Key specs
Color options
Interior
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Packages
Specifications
| Rear Door Type | Dual Swing-out |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 125 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 195 @ 4600 |
| Displacement | 4.3L/262 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 260 @ 2800 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Yes |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 20 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 15 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 465.00 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 620.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 17 MPG |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.29 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-Floating |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Hypoid Multi-Leaf |
| Frame Type | Ladder |
| Side Door Type | Swing-out |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.0 x 1.1 in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.0 x 1.2 in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 31 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 43.4 ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/70R17 |
| Front Tire Size | P245/70R17 |
| Spare Tire Size | P245/70R17 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 4300 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 4300 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | 6700 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 430 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 645 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 7300.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 4919.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 2381.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 4919.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 9500 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2853 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 2381.00 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 7600.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 2066 lbs |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 52.9 in |
| Overhang, Front | 39.7 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console | 153.6 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | 49.4 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | 65.5 in |
| Tailgate Width | N/A in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 28.4 in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 135.0 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 124.6 in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 7.4 in |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Side Door Opening Width | 44.1 in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Step Up Height - Front | 20.4 in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | 57.0 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 8.0 in |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 224.1 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 in |
| Step Up Height - Side | 20.6 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 79.2 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.8 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | N/A in |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume | 270.4 ft³ |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 83.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 68.8 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 52.7 in |
| Side Door Opening Height | 47.9 in |
| Air bags, head/side-curtain (Standard on **13405 Models. Requires (AK5) driver and right-front passenger air bags and (TR9) auxiliary lighting. Not available with (AJ3) driver-side only frontal air bag and SEO option (5L3) interior trim panels. Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front seat outboard occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. 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 in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock, for automatic transmissions | Standard |
| Tow/haul mode selector, instrument panel-mounted | Standard |
| Power outlets, 2 auxiliary on engine console cover with covers, 12-volt | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III | Standard |
| Suspension, front independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar (Requires *G***05 models.) | Standard |
| Body, standard | Standard |
| Air conditioning, single-zone manual | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger, cloth, padded | 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 |
| Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers | Standard |
| Console, engine cover with open storage bin | Standard |
| Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows | Standard |
| License plate kit, front | Standard |
| Audio system, radio provisions only. Includes alarm warning chimes, radio wiring harness, radio antenna and 2 front door speakers | Standard |
| Oil life monitor | Standard |
| Alternator, 125 amps (Standard on **13405 models. Not available with (LU3) Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI engine.) | Standard |
| Headliner, cloth, over driver and passenger | Standard |
| Lighting, interior with 2 dome lights, defeat switch and door handle-activated switches | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Door beams, steel-side | Standard |
| Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure | Standard |
| Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split | Standard |
| Headlamps, single halogen (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) | Standard |
| Warning tones, headlamp on and key-in-ignition | Standard |
| Driver Information Center includes fuel range, average speed, oil life, tire pressure monitoring, fuel used, ice warning, engine hours, average fuel economy, tachometer, and maintenance reminders. Compass and outside temperature available if equipped. | Standard |
| Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Includes passenger-side air bag deactivation switch on models **23*05 and **33*05. Not available with (ZX1) driver only high-back bucket seat or (AJ3) driver-side only 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 in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Tires, front P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall (Requires **13405 models standard tire. Available with (ZX9) spare tire delete.) | Standard |
| Cup holders, 3 on the engine console cover | Standard |
| Assist handle, front passenger | Standard |
| Bumpers, front and rear painted Black with step-pad (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) | Standard |
| Seating arrangement, driver and front passenger high-back buckets with head restraints and vinyl or cloth trim | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Standard |
| Floor covering, full-length Black rubberized-vinyl (Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package or (RFM) rear floor covering delete.) | Standard |
| Tires, rear P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall (Requires **13405 models standard tire.) | Standard |
| GVWR, 7300 lbs. (3311 kg) (Standard on **13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) | Standard |
| Compass, 8-point digital located in the Driver Information Center (Included and only available with (TR9) auxiliary lighting.) | Standard |
| StabiliTrak, traction assistance and vehicle stability enhancement system | Standard |
| Suspension, rear hypoid drive axle with multi-leaf springs | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire) | Standard |
| Steering, power | Standard |
| Lighting, auxiliary with reading and underhood lights (Standard on **13405 models. Includes (U80) 8-point digital compass. Included with (PCR) Savana Pro Plus Package. Not available with (YF2) Ambulance Package.) | Standard |
| Fuel tank capacity, mid-frame and approximately 31 gallons (117.3L) | Standard |
| Tire, spare P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall (Requires **13405 models standard tire.) | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside manual, Black | Standard |
| Battery, 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power | 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 |
| Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Standard on **13405 models, *G23*05 models, and *G33*05 models. Required with (LU3) Vortec 4.3L V6 MFI engine, (L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine, (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI FlexFuel or (LC8) Gaseous 6.0L V8 SFI engine. Available with (LMF) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.) | Standard |
| Grille, Black composite with single rectangular halogen headlamps (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.) | Standard |
| Steering wheel, steel sleeve column with theft-deterrent locking feature, Black | Standard |
| Defogger, side windows | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | Standard |
| Seats, front bucket with vinyl trim and outboard head restraints, includes inboard armrests. (Requires (**W) interior trim.) | Standard |
| Frame, full-length box ladder-type | Standard |
| Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7" (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) steel, includes steel spare (Requires **13405 models.) | Standard |
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