GMC Savana 1500/2500 2WD (Passenger)

19962008 · 33 configurations

Lowest
13
Average
14
Best
15

The GMC Savana 1500/2500 2WD (Passenger) has been tested by the EPA across 33 different configurations spanning model years 1996 through 2008. Over this period, the Savana 1500/2500 2WD (Passenger) has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 13 MPG to 15 MPG, with an overall average of 14 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2008
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2008
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$4,300121614MPG
2007
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2007
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdGasoline or E85
$4,300121614MPG
2006
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2006
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2005
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2005
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2004
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2004
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2003
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2003
5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2002
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131614MPG
2002
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131715MPG
2002
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2001
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131614MPG
2001
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131614MPG
2001
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600121613MPG
2000
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131614MPG
2000
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131614MPG
2000
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1999
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
1999
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131614MPG
1999
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1998
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131715MPG
1998
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131614MPG
1998
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1997
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1997
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
1997
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1996
4.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1996
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
1996
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG

Historical Efficiency

2008
14
2007
14
2006
15
2005
15
2004
15
2003
15
2002
15
2001
14
2000
14
1999
15
1998
15
1997
15
1996
15

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Savana 1500/2500 2WD (Passenger)) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the GMC Savana 1500/2500 2WD (Passenger). Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the GMC GMC G-series van/Savana grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
275
Total Deaths
137

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
16.4%
Fire Occurrence
3.3%
Speeding Involved
9.8%
DUI Involved
10.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

80%
Front
8%
Side
12%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2022
Fatal Crashes22
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2021
Fatal Crashes24
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2020
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2019
Fatal Crashes22
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2018
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2017
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2016
Fatal Crashes32
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.47
2015
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2014
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.26

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2008
4
2006
3
2005
2
2004
3
2003
11
2000
1
1999
1
1998
1
1996
3
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Moderate
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