DecodedCarsGMC Savana Cargo
11 model years from 2005 to 2015, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2015
- Class
- Vans, Cargo Type
- Latest engines
- 6.0L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 12–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2015 Savana Cargo in brief
The 2015 GMC Savana Cargo is a van offered with a 6.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 12 MPG combined (10 city / 15 highway), for an estimated $5,600 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The GMC Savana Cargo has 11 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2015.
Its most efficient year was 2013 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 12 to 17 MPG.
How the 2005 Savana Cargo compares
The 2005 GMC Savana Cargo is a van offered with 2 engines (4.3L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway), 7% better than the 2005 van average of 14.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,200 a year in fuel.
2015 Savana Cargo pros & cons
Full 2015 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Savana Cargo changes by model year
- 2015
- Engines dropped: 4.3L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl
- All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
- Best combined MPG down from 16 to 12
- 2011
- Engine added: 6.0L 8-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 11 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6.0L 8-cyl | 12 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl | 16 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2015 Savana Cargo
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ford Transit T150 Wagon | 16 MPG | Not rated | 26 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Express Passenger | 13 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2015 GMC Savana Passenger | 13 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Express Cargo | 12 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or GMC. How we calculate this →