GMC Savana
Maintenance specs for 9 variants of the GMC Savana — from 1996 to 2026.
1996–2002 GMC Savana
4.3L V6 Vortec (LF6) · RWD
200 hp / 260 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
1996–2002 GMC Savana
5.0L V8 Vortec (L30) · RWD
220 hp / 290 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
1996–2002 GMC Savana
5.7L V8 Vortec (L31) · RWD
255 hp / 330 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L80-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity13 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2003–2007 GMC Savana
4.3L V6 Vortec (LU3) · RWD
195 hp / 260 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2003–2014 GMC Savana
4.8L V8 Vortec (LY2) · RWD
280 hp / 295 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L80-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity13 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2003–2014 GMC Savana
5.3L V8 Vortec (LMG) · RWD
310 hp / 334 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L80-E)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity13 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2003–2014 GMC Savana
6.0L V8 Vortec (LY6) · RWD
324 hp / 373 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity13.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2006–2016 GMC Savana
6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel V8 (LBZ/LMM) · RWD
360 hp / 650 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity13.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeDiesel
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2015–2026 GMC Savana
6.6L V8 (L8T) · RWD
401 hp / 464 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L90)
FluidDexron HP
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity13.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi