Vehicle Overview
GMC’s full-size van sells in fewer numbers than the similar Chevrolet Express but attracts a loyal clientele. Along with its full-size rivals from Dodge and Ford, the rear-drive truck-based van has been on the market for decades.
Like Chevrolet, GMC produces both a cargo van and a passenger model, in two sizes and three capacity ratings: G1500 (half-ton), G2500 (three-quarter-ton) and G3500 (one-ton). Two regular trim levels are offered, the base SL and upscale SLE. General Motors and the Lear Corp. have been working together on a Savana SLT luxury van, which would be comparable to the new Chevrolet Express LT.
Built on an extended, 155-inch wheelbase, the 2500/3500 vans can seat 12 to
15 occupants. A new 8.1-liter 8100 V-8 engine has replaced the 7400 V-8 for
2001. Otherwise, changes are primarily technical and are said to boost engine
and transmission efficiency. Savana vans also are provided to conversion
companies in unfinished form.
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General Information
For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
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Emergency
With Automatic Crash Response, the built-in system can automatically connect
to help in a crash even if you cannot ask for it.
Push to connect to an Emergency Advisor.
GPS technology is used to ...
Memory Features
On vehicles with the memory feature, the “1” and “2” buttons on the outboard
side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the driver seat and
outside mirror positions. Th ...