Vehicle Overview
The Savana full-size van comes in a variety of configurations. It is available in 1500, 2500 and 3500 weight classes; regular- and long-wheelbase form; cargo and passenger versions; and with rear- or all-wheel drive. Five engines are offered. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Nissan NV and Ford E-Series. The Savana is related to the Chevrolet Express.
New for 2014
The cargo model comes as a new Crew Cargo Van with a three-person rear bench seat and a bulkhead that separates the passenger from the cargo area. It is available in 2500 and 3500 form and has fixed full-body windows, swing-out passenger-side doors and side curtain airbags.
New to passenger vans are standard power windows and locks.
Exterior Highlights
- 17-inch wheels on 1500, with 16-inch wheels on the 2500 and 3500
- 135- or 155-inch wheelbase
- Swing-out rear doors
- Sliding or swing-out side doors
Interior Highlights
- Cargo vans seat one, two or five
- Passenger models seat eight, 12 or 15
- Vinyl or cloth seats
- Air conditioning
- Available remote start
- Available Bluetooth connectivity
Under the Hood
- 195-horsepower, 4.3-liter V-6 gas engine
- 285-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 that can run on gas or E85 ethanol
- 310-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 that can run on gas or E85
- 324-hp, 6.0-liter V-8 that can run on gas or E85
- Compressed natural gas version of the 6.0-liter V-8 makes 279 hp
- 260-hp, turbo-diesel 6.6-liter V-8
- 10,000-pound maximum towing capacity (2500 and 3500)
- Four- or six-speed automatic transmission
- Available heavy-duty locking rear differential
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
Safety Features
- All-disc antilock brakes
- Three-row side curtain airbags (passenger vans)
- Electronic stability system
- Available backup camera
- Available rear parking sensors
