2008 GMC Savana Base Reviews, Price, Features & Specs

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Base Key Features & Specs

MSRP

$27,995

Crash Test Rating

Not Tested

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

13 City / 17 HWY

Horsepower

301

Seats

1-2

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Mechanical Features

Engine, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI (301 hp [224.4 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 325 lb-ft of torque [438.8 N-m] @ 4500 rpm) (Available on *G13405 model when ordered with (C5Z) 7200 lbs (3266 kg) GVWR. Standard on *H13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
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.)
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Standard on **13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
Body, standard
All wheel drive
Battery, 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
Alternator, 105 amps (Not available with (LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.)
GVWR, 7300 lbs. (3311 kg) (Standard on *H13405 models. Reference the Engine/Axle page for availability.)
Frame, full-length box ladder-type
Suspension, front independent with torsion bar (computer selected) and stabilizer bar (Requires *H***05 models.)
Suspension, rear hypoid drive axle with multi-leaf springs
Steering, power
Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe

Exterior Features

Wheels, Gray-painted, includes Gray center caps and steel spare
Tires, front P245/75R16 all-season, blackwall (Standard on **13405 models.)
Tires, rear P245/75R16 all-season, blackwall (Standard on **13405 models.)
Tire, spare P245/75R16 all-season, blackwall, located at rear underbody of vehicle (Standard on **13405 models.)
Door, swing-out passenger-side, 60/40 split
Bumpers, front and rear painted Black with step-pad (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)
Grille, Black composite with single rectangular halogen headlamps (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)
Headlamps, single halogen (Not available with (ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package.)
Mirrors, outside manual, Black
Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted, all windows
License plate kit, front
Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers

Entertainment Features

Audio system, radio provisions only. Includes alarm warning chimes, radio wiring harness, radio antenna and 2 front door speakers

Interior Features

Seats, front bucket with vinyl trim and outboard head restraints (Requires (**W) interior trim.)
Seating arrangement, driver and front passenger high-back buckets, adjustable with head restraints and vinyl or cloth trim
Air conditioning, single-zone manual
Console, engine cover with open storage bin
Floor covering, full-length Black rubberized-vinyl (Not standard with (YF2) Ambulance Package.)
Steering wheel, steel sleeve column with theft-deterrent locking feature, Black
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure
Oil life monitor
Warning tones, headlamp on and key-in-ignition
Driver Information Center, includes fuel range, average speed, oil life, and tire pressure monitoring, fuel used, ice warning, engine hours, average fuel economy, tachometer, and maintenance reminders. Compass and outside temperature available if equipped.
Tow/haul mode selector, instrument panel-mounted
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III
Defogger, side windows
Cup holders, 3 on the engine console cover
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary on engine console cover with covers, 12-volt
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
Headliner, cloth, over driver and passenger (Not included with (YF2) Ambulance Package.)
Visors, driver and front passenger, padded
Assist handle, front passenger
Lighting, interior with 2 dome lights, defeat switch and door handle-activated switches

Safety Features

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Daytime Running Lamps
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger (Includes passenger-side air bag deactivation switch on models with (C6P) 8600 lbs. (3901 kg) GVWR and above. Not available with (ZX1) driver only high-back bucket seat or (AJ3) driver side only frontal air bag. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active 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. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
Brake/transmission shift interlock, for automatic transmissions
Door beams, steel-side

Options & Packages

Glass Package

Glass, fixed full-body window package ($315)

Additional Options

Savana pro ($1,645)

Includes three remote release side access panels with (AU0) remote keyless entry and (ZQ2) Convenience Package
Power windows and door locks

Savana pro plus package ($570)

Includes (UF2) Savana Pro Enhanced Lighting Package
(ZR7) Chrome Appearance Package
(P03) Gray-painted wheels with chrome center caps and steel spare (TR9) auxiliary lighting and (DE5) outside heated
Power-adjustable Black mirrors. (DE5) Outside heated
Power-adjustable Black mirrors are upgradeable to (DE7) outside heated
Power-adjustable Black mirrors with turn signal indicators.)

Lighting, savana pro enhanced lighting package ($175)

Includes 3 access panel lights and 2 interior roof mounted lights in cargo area

Cold climate package ($75)

Includes engine block heater

Power package ($555)

(Includes (ZQ2) Convenience Package and (DE5) outside heated
Power-adjustable
Black mirrors. (Upgradeable to (DE7) outside heated
Power-adjustable
Black mirrors with turn signal indicators).

Convenience package, power windows and door locks ($475)

Convenience package, tilt-wheel and cruise control ($395)

Smoker's package ($35)

Includes ashtray and lighter

Chrome appearance package ($355)

(Includes (V37) front and rear chrome bumpers and (V22) chrome grille with dual composite halogen headlamps.

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