First Impressions of the GMC Savana 2500 for 2003
Shoppers who buy a GMC Savana 2500 are often happy with purchase. For over a decade, the Savana 2500 has been one of the leaders of the GMC brand. This has always been a meaningful van, and the 2003 model is no different. A extended passenger van for everyone in the household is what the GMC Savana 2500 delivers.
Engine Performance
The restyled Savana 2500 SLE is equipped with a General Motors 6.0-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Vortec engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for GMC.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Savana 2500 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The van uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Savana 2500 SLE 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 3 doors. The dimensions of the Savana 2500 SLE are 224.10 inches long by 79.40 inches wide.
Cost is always a factor when looking at a van. The GMC Savana 2500 lists at $23,255 when new. The dealer cost on the van was $20,348. This price was in line with the industry standard price for a 3-door extended passenger van.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the Savana 2500 is a SFI design, running on CNG fuel. The CNG is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.
The Savana 2500 SLE received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and 18 - 20 when it came to long-distance. Being a cng-powered hybrid van, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2003 model year was unsuccessful for the GMC Savana 2500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SLE version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..