Not Your Father’s Savana 1500 - The 2008 GMC Savana 1500 LT
GMC Savana 1500 Engine Specs: The Savana 1500 LT comes outfitted with a Vortec 5.3 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for GMC.
The Savana 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The van uses torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Savana 1500 LT Statistics
135.00 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 81.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 4 doors. The dimensions of the Savana 1500 LT are 224.10 inches long by 79.40 inches wide.
The standard warranty period for the Savana 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 60 months or 100,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the standard passenger van market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Cost is always a factor when looking at a van. The GMC Savana 1500 lists at $23,575 when new. The dealer cost on the van was $21,571. This price was in line with the industry standard price for a 4-door standard passenger van.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2008 Savana 1500’s normal fuel system runs on flex. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 31.00 gallons.
The Savana 1500 LT received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to distance driving. The flex-powered Savana 1500 is a hybrid van.
In Summary
The 2008 model year was unsuccessful for the GMC Savana 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
My mom bought a GMC Savana 1500 last year. So far so good…