General Motors Gmc SAVANA 1500 SLE
Built: 2003 · Series: SAVANA
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GMC Savana – the collective page of the US full-size van, 1500 to 3500 with Explorer conversions, 5.3 to 6.6-litre V8 displacement, 2.4 to 3.2 tonnes unladen weight, up to 3.5 tonnes gross weight
GMC has built the Savana since 1996 as the technical twin of the Chevrolet Express, the classic US full-size van with a ladder frame and rear-wheel drive. The numbers 1500, 2500 and 3500 denote the payload class from half-ton to one-ton, SLE the mid-range trim line; the entries as Savana Explorer refer to conversions by the Explorer Van Company, a specialist in US vans that turns the panel van into a comfortable passenger vehicle with additional equipment.
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The register lists here 9 versions with 5.3 to 6.6 litres of displacement from eight-cylinders, unladen weights from 2,438 to 3,195 kg, gross weights from 3,266 to 3,500 kg, lengths from 5,690 to 6,200 mm and widths from 2,010 to 2,170 mm.
The Savana competes in North America with the Ford E-Series and Ram ProMaster for the segment of ladder-frame full-size vans and is used as a base both for trade, courier and passenger-transport bodies and for the more comfortable Explorer conversions for group transport.
On used examples, rust on frame, sliding door and underbody, the condition of the cylinder-deactivation system on the larger V8 engines, wear on the rear axle under load and, on the diesel versions with the 6.6-litre Duramax, the injection-system and turbocharger history count; parts are widely available through the GM dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: General Motors Gmc SAVANA, GMC (General Motors, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,300 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,430 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,832 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,266 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the General Motors Gmc SAVANA 1500 SLE weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,832 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the General Motors Gmc SAVANA 1500 SLE?
3,266 kg.
What engine does the General Motors Gmc SAVANA 1500 SLE have?
8 cylinders, 5,300 cm³ displacement.
When was the General Motors Gmc SAVANA 1500 SLE built?
Production years: 2003.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
GMC SAVANA
GMC SAVANA 3500
GMC SAVANA G2500
SAVANA
SAVANA 2500
SAVANA 3500
SAVANA EXPLORER
SAVANA VAN
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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