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2012 GMC Savana 1500 review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

13 city, 17 highway, 14 combined

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What is new for the 2012 GMC Savana 1500?

  • The Savana 1500 is available in a new trim called the Base.
  • The Cargo Van trim has been discontinued for 2012.

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RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the GMC Savana 1500 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks GMC Savana 1500 1st out of 24 among Commercial Vans.

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GMC Savana 1500 features and specs

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Base 2WD 3D Cargo Van

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Barn Doors
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Traction Control
  • Vinyl Seats

Optional Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Heated Mirrors
  • No A/C
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

4.3L

Horsepower

195

Torque (ft-lbs)

260

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

31

Wheelbase

135"

Overall length

224.1"

Width

79.2"

Height

83.7"

Leg room

F 41.3"

Head room

F 39.8"

Front tires

P245/70R17

Rear tires

P245/70R17

Seating capacity

2

Max towing capacity

645/6700 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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