2013 GMC Savana LS G3500 Extended RWD Diesel Review

Vehicle Overview Vehicle Specifications Specs Recalls

Vehicle Overview

2013 GMC Savana is manufactured in United States. It has a comfortable EXTENDED SPORTS VAN body style. The model is seating 12 people. The engine is powerful and comprises 6.6L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL. The model has a considerable tank size of 31.00 gallon. The distance of the wheelbase of 2013 GMC Savana is 155.00 in. The environmentally compatible power system steering is Recirc. 2013 GMC Savana has an overall width of 79.20 in. The turning diameter of the car is 54.50 in. The length of the trim is 244.10 in. The height comes to 82.80 in. The price of the 2013 GMC Savana amounts to only $47,510 USD. The price of the invoice of the dealer is $44,184 USD. 2013 GMC Savana has had 13 recalls in the past 11 years.

Year: 2013
Make: GMC
Model: Savana
Trim: LS G3500 Extended RWD Diesel
Made In: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: EXTENDED SPORTS VAN
Engine: 6.6L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Driveline: RWD
Seating: 12
MSRP: $$47,510 USD
MPG: Not on File
Tires: 245/75R16
Tank Size: 31.00 gallon

Popular VINs

1GJZ7ZFL6D1100024

Popular VINs

1GJZ7ZFL6D1100024

Vehicle Specifications

year:

2013

Make:

GMC

Model:

Savana

Trim Level:

LS G3500 Extended RWD Diesel

Manufactured In:

UNITED STATES

Production Seq. Number:

100024

Body Style:

EXTENDED SPORTS VAN

Engine Type:

6.6L V8 OHV 16V TURBO DIESEL

Transmission-short:

Transmission-long:

6-Speed Automatic

Driveline:

RWD

Tank:

31.00 gallon

Fuel Economy-city:

Not on File

Fuel Economy-highway:

Not on File

Anti-Brake System:

4-Wheel ABS

Steering Type:

Recirc

Front Brake Type:

Disc

Rear Brake Type:

Disc

Turning Diameter:

54.50 in.

Front Suspension:

Ind

Rear Suspension:

Live

Front Spring Type:

Coil

Rear Spring Type:

Leaf

Tires:

245/75R16

Front Headroom:

39.80 in.

Rear Headroom:

38.40 in.

Front Legroom:

41.30 in.

Rear Legroom:

36.30 in.

Front Shoulder Room:

68.80 in.

Rear Shoulder Room:

68.60 in.

Front Hip Room:

65.50 in.

Rear Hip Room:

65.60 in.

Interior Trim:

Exterior Color:

Curb Weight-automatic:

6406 lbs

Curb Weight-manual:

Not on File

Overall Length:

244.10 in.

Overall Width:

79.20 in.

Overall Height:

82.80 in.

Wheelbase:

155.00 in.

Ground Clearance:

8.80 in.

Track Front:

68.10 in.

Track Rear:

67.70 in.

Cargo Length:

146.00 in.

Width at Wheelwell:

50.40 in.

Width at Wall:

57.00 in.

Depth:

51.80 in.

Standard Seating:

Optional Seating:

Passenger Volume:

Not on File

Cargo Volume:

127.20 cu.ft.

Standard Towing:

9700 lbs

Maximum Towing:

9700 lbs

Standard Payload:

3171 lbs

Maximum Payload:

3171 lbs

Standard GVWR:

9900 lbs

Maximum GVWR:

9900 lbs

Basic-duration:

36 month

Basic-distance:

36,000 mile

Powertrain-duration:

60 month

Powertrain-distance:

100,000 mile

Rust-duration:

72 month

Rust-distance:

100,000 mile

MSRP:

$47,510 USD

Dealer Invoice:

$44,184 USD

Destination Charge:

$995 USD

Child Safety Door Locks:

Std.

Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate:

Std.

Power Door Locks:

Opt.

Vehicle Anti-Theft:

Std.

4WD/AWD:

Not on File

ABS Brakes:

Std.

Automatic Load-Leveling:

Not on File

Electronic Brake Assistance:

Not on File

Limited Slip Differential:

Opt.

Locking Differential:

Opt.

Traction Control:

Std.

Vehicle Stability Control System:

Std.

Driver Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag:

Not on File

Front Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Passenger Airbag:

Std.

Side Head Curtain Airbag:

Std.

Second Row Side Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Electronic Parking Aid:

Opt.

First Aid Kit:

Not on File

Trunk Anti-Trap Device:

Not on File

Keyless Entry:

Opt.

Remote Ignition:

Opt.

Air Conditioning:

Std.

Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls:

Not on File

Cruise Control:

Std.

Tachometer:

Std.

Tilt Steering:

Std.

Tilt Steering Column:

Std.

Heated Steering Wheel:

Not on File

Leather Steering Wheel:

Opt.

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls:

Std.

Telescopic Steering Column:

Not on File

Adjustable Foot Pedals:

Not on File

Genuine Wood Trim:

Not on File

Tire Pressure Monitor:

Std.

Trip Computer:

Std.

AM/FM Radio:

Opt.

Cassette Player:

Not on File

CD Player:

Opt.

CD Changer:

Not on File

DVD Player:

Not on File

Voice Activated Telephone:

Not on File

Navigation Aid:

Opt.

Second Row Sound Controls:

Not on File

Subwoofer:

Opt.

Telematics System:

Std.

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Front Cooled Seat:

Not on File

Front Heated Seat:

Not on File

Front Power Lumbar Support:

Not on File

Front Power Memory Seat:

Not on File

Front Split Bench Seat:

Not on File

Leather Seat:

Not on File

Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Folding Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Heated Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Removable Seat:

Std.

Third Row Removable Seat:

Std.

Cargo Area Cover:

Not on File

Cargo Area Tiedowns:

Not on File

Cargo Net:

Not on File

Load Bearing Exterior Rack:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Bed Liner:

Not on File

Power Sunroof:

Not on File

Removable Top:

Not on File

Manual Sunroof:

Not on File

Automatic Headlights:

Std.

Daytime Running Lights:

Std.

Fog Lights:

Not on File

High Intensity Discharge Headlights:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light:

Not on File

Running Boards:

Opt.

Front Air Dam:

Not on File

Rear Spoiler:

Not on File

Skid Plate:

Not on File

Splash Guards:

Not on File

Wind Deflector for Convertibles:

Not on File

Power Sliding Side Van Door:

Not on File

Power Trunk Lid:

Not on File

Alloy Wheels:

Not on File

Chrome Wheels:

Not on File

Full Size Spare Tire:

Std.

Run Flat Tires:

Not on File

Steel Wheels:

Std.

Power Windows:

Opt.

Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Glass Rear Window on Convertible:

Not on File

Heated Exterior Mirror:

Opt.

Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror:

Opt.

Deep Tinted Glass:

Std.

Interval Wipers:

Not on File

Rain Sensing Wipers:

Not on File

Rear Window Defogger:

Opt.

Rear Wiper:

Not on File

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window:

Not on File

Tow Hitch Receiver:

Opt.

Towing Preparation Package:

Opt.

Engine Compressor Type:

Not on File

Engine Fuel Type:

Not on File

Tier Five - Vehicle Market Perception:

Not on File

Doors:

Not on File

Vehicle Style:

Not on File

Vehicle Type:

Not on File

Engine Cylinder:

Not on File

Engine Size:

Not on File

Vehicle Size:

Not on File

Horsepower:

Not on File

Trims Available:

Not on File

Drivetrain:

Not on File

Safety & Recalls

Recall 237362 started on 04/06/2023 by MFR effecting 149,028 units.

Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2003-2023 Chevrolet Express Cutaway and GMC Savana Cutaway incomplete vehicles equipped with wiring for an optional rear heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. When the HVAC blower motor circuit is left unused with exposed connectors and wiring, the circuit can corrode and overheat.
Consequence: An overheated electrical circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will properly seal the rear HVAC blower motor circuits at the left side B-pillar, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222386050.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall 134751 started on 04/26/2018 by MFR effecting 6,154 units.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 99926 started on 10/30/2015 by MFR effecting 1,808 units.

Summary: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.
Consequence: Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 105743 started on 08/13/2014 by MFR effecting 3,345 units.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator.
Consequence: A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure regulator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14321.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 102191 started on 03/17/2014 by MFR effecting 303,013 units.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Consequence: In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14082.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 96655 started on 05/15/2013 by MFR effecting 1,791 units.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the CNG tank that may corrode and form a short.
Consequence: A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on August 5, 2013. GM's number for this recall is 13139. Impco's number for this recall is FA13GM001. Owner's may contact GM Fleet Action Center at 1-800-353-3867.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 96601 started on 04/17/2013 by MFR effecting 885 units.

Summary: Explorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis, manufactured August 1, 2012, through April 9, 2013. The wiring harness that powers the seat adjuster and the seat heating circuit may not be properly secured. As a result, the harness may become lodged in the seat riser mechanism.
Consequence: If the wires become lodged in the seat riser mechanism, they may become severed and potentially short circuit. A short circuit may result in a fire.
Remedy: Explorer Van Company will notify owners, and dealers will secure the seat wiring harness. Any damaged seat wiring harnesses will be replaced. These services will be completed free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2013. Customers may contact Explorer Van Company at 1-800-926-7878. Explorer's number for this campaign is 2013-1.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 96602 started on 04/17/2013 by MFR effecting 885 units.

Summary: Explorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis, manufactured August 1, 2012, through April 9, 2013. The wiring harness that powers the seat adjuster and the seat heating circuit may not be properly secured. As a result, the harness may become lodged in the seat riser mechanism.
Consequence: If the wires become lodged in the seat riser mechanism, they may become severed and potentially short circuit. A short circuit may result in a fire.
Remedy: Explorer Van Company will notify owners, and dealers will secure the seat wiring harness. Any damaged seat wiring harnesses will be replaced. These services will be completed free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2013. Customers may contact Explorer Van Company at 1-800-926-7878. Explorer's number for this campaign is 2013-1.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 96603 started on 04/17/2013 by MFR effecting 885 units.

Summary: Explorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis, manufactured August 1, 2012, through April 9, 2013. The wiring harness that powers the seat adjuster and the seat heating circuit may not be properly secured. As a result, the harness may become lodged in the seat riser mechanism.
Consequence: If the wires become lodged in the seat riser mechanism, they may become severed and potentially short circuit. A short circuit may result in a fire.
Remedy: Explorer Van Company will notify owners, and dealers will secure the seat wiring harness. Any damaged seat wiring harnesses will be replaced. These services will be completed free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2013. Customers may contact Explorer Van Company at 1-800-926-7878. Explorer's number for this campaign is 2013-1.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 96604 started on 04/17/2013 by MFR effecting 885 units.

Summary: Explorer Van Company, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer and Explorer Limited SE vehicles built on GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express chassis, manufactured August 1, 2012, through April 9, 2013. The wiring harness that powers the seat adjuster and the seat heating circuit may not be properly secured. As a result, the harness may become lodged in the seat riser mechanism.
Consequence: If the wires become lodged in the seat riser mechanism, they may become severed and potentially short circuit. A short circuit may result in a fire.
Remedy: Explorer Van Company will notify owners, and dealers will secure the seat wiring harness. Any damaged seat wiring harnesses will be replaced. These services will be completed free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2013. Customers may contact Explorer Van Company at 1-800-926-7878. Explorer's number for this campaign is 2013-1.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 93436 started on 01/14/2013 by MFR effecting 980 units.

Summary: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Express vehicles manufactured November 1, 2012, through December 21, 2012; and model year 2013 GMC Savana vehicles, manufactured November 14, 2012, through November 20, 2012. It may be possible to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is running or the transmission is not in the Park position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection."
Consequence: If the ignition key is removed while the vehicle is still on and/or the vehicle is not in Park, the vehicle may rollaway and the unintended movement of the vehicle may result in a possible crash or injury to pedestrians.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and the two associated keys. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2013. For more information, GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463 and Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438.
Notes: General Motors' safety recall number is 12332.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 95271 started on 01/02/2013 by MFR effecting 54,686 units.

Summary: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
Consequence: As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.
Notes: General Motors' number for this recall is 12331.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall 95272 started on 01/02/2013 by MFR effecting 54,686 units.

Summary: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
Consequence: As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.
Notes: General Motors' number for this recall is 12331.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.

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