2013
GMC Savana 1500

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$25,750
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Notable features

Five available engines
Can carry up to 15 people
Three duty levels
Compressed natural gas version
RWD or AWD

Available trims

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  • RWD 1500 135"
    Starts at
    $25,750
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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    Highlights

    15 City / 20 Hwy MPG
    2 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

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

    Weight & Capacity

    4,300 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    430 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    4,300 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    9,500 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
    2,382 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
    2,382 lbs As Spec'd Payload
    4,918 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
    0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
    0 lbs Option Weight - Front
    2,287 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
    2,631 lbs Curb Weight - Front
    N/A Base Curb Weight
    6,700 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    645 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    7,300 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
    0 lbs Total Option Weight
    4,918 lbs Curb Weight
    7,600 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
    Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    31 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

    Safety

    Standard Stability Control

    Electrical

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

    Brakes

    Not Available Brake ABS System (Second Line)
    4-Wheel Brake ABS System
    Pwr Brake Type
    Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
    13.0 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 )
  • RWD 1500 135" LS
    Starts at
    $29,510
    13 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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    Highlights

    13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
    8 Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8 Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain

    Engine

    334 @ 4500 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    310 @ 5200 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    5.3L/323 Displacement
    Gas/Ethanol V8 Engine Type

    Suspension

    Semi-Floating Axle Type - Rear
    Independent Axle Type - Front
    Hypoid Drive Suspension Type - Rear
    Independent Suspension Type - Front

    Weight & Capacity

    0 lbs Total Option Weight
    5,499 lbs Curb Weight
    7,600 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
    Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    31 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    6,200 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    930 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    6,200 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    12,000 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
    1,801 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
    1,801 lbs As Spec'd Payload
    5,499 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
    0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
    0 lbs Option Weight - Front
    2,662 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
    2,837 lbs Curb Weight - Front
    N/A Base Curb Weight
    7,300 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

    Safety

    Standard Navigation System
    Standard Stability Control

    Electrical

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

    Brakes

    Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
    13 x 1.14 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    12 x 1.14 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
  • RWD 1500 135" LT
    Starts at
    $29,510
    13 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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    Highlights

    13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
    8 Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8 Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive Drivetrain

    Engine

    334 @ 4500 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    310 @ 5200 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    5.3L/323 Displacement
    Gas/Ethanol V8 Engine Type

    Suspension

    Semi-Floating Axle Type - Rear
    Independent Axle Type - Front
    Hypoid Drive Suspension Type - Rear
    Independent Suspension Type - Front

    Weight & Capacity

    7,300 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
    0 lbs Total Option Weight
    5,499 lbs Curb Weight
    7,600 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
    Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    31 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    6,200 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    930 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    6,200 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    12,000 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
    1,801 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
    1,801 lbs As Spec'd Payload
    5,499 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
    0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
    0 lbs Option Weight - Front
    2,662 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
    2,837 lbs Curb Weight - Front
    N/A Base Curb Weight

    Safety

    Standard Navigation System
    Standard Stability Control

    Electrical

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

    Brakes

    Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
    13 x 1.14 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    12 x 1.14 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
  • AWD 1500 135"
    Starts at
    $30,800
    13 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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    Highlights

    13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
    2 Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8 Engine
    All Wheel Drive Drivetrain

    Engine

    Gas/Ethanol V8 Engine Type
    5.3L/323 Displacement
    310 @ 5200 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    334 @ 4500 SAE Net Torque @ RPM

    Suspension

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

    Weight & Capacity

    31 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    7,300 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
    0 lbs Total Option Weight
    5,284 lbs Curb Weight
    7,700 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
    9,500 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
    4,300 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    430 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    6,500 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    975 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.
    6,500 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
    2,016 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
    2,016 lbs As Spec'd Payload
    5,284 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
    0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
    0 lbs Option Weight - Front
    2,325 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
    2,959 lbs Curb Weight - Front
    N/A Base Curb Weight

    Safety

    Standard Stability Control

    Electrical

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

    Brakes

    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
    13.0 x 1.2 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
    Pwr Brake Type
    4-Wheel Brake ABS System
  • AWD 1500 135" LS
    Starts at
    $33,065
    13 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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    Highlights

    13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
    8 Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8 Engine
    All Wheel Drive Drivetrain

    Engine

    Gas/Ethanol V8 Engine Type
    334 @ 4500 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    310 @ 5200 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    5.3L/323 Displacement

    Suspension

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

    Weight & Capacity

    6,200 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
    6,200 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    5,718 lbs Curb Weight
    7,700 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    12,000 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
    2,573 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
    500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    31 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    0 lbs Option Weight - Front
    1,582 lbs As Spec'd Payload
    1,582 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    930 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    N/A Base Curb Weight
    5,718 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
    0 lbs Total Option Weight
    0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
    5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    7,300 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
    3,145 lbs Curb Weight - Front

    Safety

    Standard Navigation System
    Standard Stability Control

    Electrical

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

    Brakes

    12 x 1.14 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
    Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
    Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
    Pwr Brake Type
    4-Wheel Brake ABS System
    13 x 1.14 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    Not Available Brake ABS System (Second Line)
  • AWD 1500 135" LT
    Starts at
    $33,065
    13 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs

    Highlights

    13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
    8 Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8 Engine
    All Wheel Drive Drivetrain

    Engine

    334 @ 4500 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    310 @ 5200 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    5.3L/323 Displacement
    Gas/Ethanol V8 Engine Type

    Suspension

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

    Weight & Capacity

    N/A Base Curb Weight
    3,145 lbs Curb Weight - Front
    2,573 lbs Curb Weight - Rear
    0 lbs Option Weight - Front
    6,200 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    Not Available lbs Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    930 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    6,200 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
    5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
    12,000 lbs Gross Combined Wt Rating
    1,582 lbs Maximum Payload Capacity
    1,582 lbs As Spec'd Payload
    5,718 lbs As Spec'd Curb Weight
    0 lbs Option Weight - Rear
    7,300 lbs Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
    0 lbs Total Option Weight
    5,718 lbs Curb Weight
    7,700 lbs Gross Axle Weight Rating
    Not Available gal Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
    31 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

    Safety

    Standard Navigation System
    Standard Stability Control

    Electrical

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

    Brakes

    Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
    13 x 1.14 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
    12 x 1.14 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

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The good & the bad

The good

Interior space
Standard side curtain airbags (passenger vans)
V-8 performance
Towing capacity
Cargo-hauling capacity

The bad

Fuel economy
Maneuverability
Stability and handling
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

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

66% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
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Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.3
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.0

Most recent

By JimS from Chicago, IL
Owns this car
February 27, 2020

Great second vehicle

First time pick up truck buyer but has meet all of my expectations. Almost a car like ride, decent mileage for the size and maintenance costs were no greater than a standard size car. Hauling capabilities and 4 wheel drive are a definite plus.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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By Ann White from Valley Stream
Owns this car
October 23, 2017

Conversion Van

Love my conversion Van! There is nothing better as far as I am concerned! They are comfortable and roomy! This is my third one!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2013 GMC Savana 1500?

The 2013 GMC Savana 1500 is available in 3 trim levels:

  • (2 styles)
  • LS (2 styles)
  • LT (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2013 GMC Savana 1500?

The 2013 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 2013 GMC Savana 1500 reliable?

The 2013 GMC Savana 1500 has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2013 GMC Savana 1500 owners.

Is the 2013 GMC Savana 1500 a good Cargo Van?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2013 GMC Savana 1500. 66.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
  • Comfort: 5.0
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.0
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.0
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