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 2009 GMC Savana 1500 LT was introduced to compete in the standard passenger van market. The LT is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Savana 1500 which include Base, LS, and LT. The three-door van with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for GMC. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.
The Savana 1500 LT is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for GMC.