Used 2010 GMC Savana 3500 Cargo

The 2010 GMC Savana is a favorite of small business owners and working people everywhere. No pickup or SUV can match the Savana’s cargo-hauling capabilities, nor can they be so easily retrofitted to serve specific needs. Be it a rolling carpenter shop or a 15-passenger transport, the Savana serves an important role in an ever-more-mobile society. GMC, however, can no longer afford complacency now that Ford offers the comfortable Transit Connect and a full-size E-Series van that can go toe-to-toe with the Savana.

Although hardly the vehicle you’d want for running laps at the race track, the 2010 GMC Savana is not as truck-like to drive as one might expect. GM has paid due diligence to the steering and brakes, giving them a firm feel that instills confidence even when fully loaded. Cornering and braking do differ depending upon cargo weight, but with the heavy-duty upgrades for the brakes, transmission and suspension, the Savana can be outfitted to deal with the heaviest loads and still remain quite comfortable.

The Savana’s interior is a few steps above utilitarian, with a handsome instrument cluster, easy to reach switches and attractive fabrics for the seats. The Savana’s vast interior can be configured to seat up to 15 people, or it can be outfitted to provide storage racks suitable for holding equipment and hardware. On Passenger models, the big glass side panels make it easy to see what’s around you, and their deep tint keeps prying eyes away. A Fuel-Operated Heater (FOH) is available on models equipped with the Duramax diesel. The FOH system rapidly heats the vehicle’s interior when the weather turns cold.

The Savana is about as contemporary as a rolling box can be. It features rounded edges, high-mounted side taillights and flush side-glass. Large side mirrors aid in parking and lane-change maneuvers and the tall side glass makes it easy to see vehicles traveling close by. Cargo vans can be equipped with small doors for accessing interior storage compartments and there are a number of rear-door configurations from which to choose, including the industry’s first 60/40-split left-hand hinged side door.

Side-Access Doors
Side-access doors allow you to reach tools and equipment without having to climb inside.

Seats 15
Available seating for 15 makes the Savana one of the most desirable commuter vehicles on the road.

The 2010 GMC Savana 1500 Cargo Van has a 195-horsepower V6 engine, while the 1500 Passenger Van is fitted with a 5.3-liter V8. Other standard features include air conditioning, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS), swing-out side doors, dual side mirrors and, with the Passenger Van, eight-person seating.

The Savana can be equipped with a number of engine options including a 5.3-liter V8 (standard with all-wheel drive and on Passenger Vans), a 6.0-liter V8 and a 6.6-liter Duramax diesel. Other popular options include all-wheel drive, a Cold Climate Package, Tow Package, dual heated power mirrors, six-way power driver’s seat, rear air conditioning, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, remote engine start and aluminum wheels. The Pro Plus Package (on Cargo Vans) includes additional interior lights, side access panels with remote release, heated power side mirrors and keyless entry.

Power for the 2010 GMC Savana is given a promotion with a series of new Vortec V8 engines featuring variable valve timing. Buyers who must haul heavy loads will probably opt for the new Vortec 5300 with its 301 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. For the larger 3500 series, a potent Vortec 6000 offers customers the most powerful V8 engine in its class. All of the Savana’s gasoline powered V8s are now E85 compatible, meaning they can run on a combination of 85-percent gasoline and 15-percent ethanol.

4.3-liter V6
195 horsepower @ 4600 rpm
260 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/20

4.8-liter V8
280 horsepower @ 5200 rpm
296 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4600 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 13/18 (gasoline), 10/13 (E85)

5.3-liter V8
310 horsepower @ 5200 rpm
334 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 9/12 (E85, RWD), 9/12 (E85, AWD), 9/12 (E85 Cargo), 13/16 (gasoline, RWD), 12/15 (gasoline, AWD)

6.0-liter V8
323 horsepower @ 4600 rpm
373 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4400 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A

6.6-liter Turbodiesel V8
250 horsepower @ 3200 rpm
460 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1600 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: N/A