2012 GMC Savana 3500 specs & colors
Full-size Cargo Van
MSRP
- RWD 3500 135" Y3H Paratransit
- $29,915
- RWD 3500 135"
- $29,915
- RWD 3500 155" Y3H Paratransit
- $30,800
- RWD 3500 155"
- $30,800
- RWD 3500 135" 1LT
- $32,130
- RWD 3500 135" 1LS
- $32,130
- RWD 3500 155" 1LT
- $34,000
- RWD 3500 155" 1LS
- $34,000
- RWD 3500 135" Diesel
- $41,860
- RWD 3500 155" Diesel
- $42,745
- RWD 3500 135" 2LT
- $45,070
- RWD 3500 135" 2LS
- $45,070
- RWD 3500 155" 2LT
- $46,940
- RWD 3500 155" 2LS
- $46,940
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Neutral
Medium Pewter
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
|
-
MPG
|
280 hp
324 hp Horsepower
|
1
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Pwr
Brake Type
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
12.8 x 1.5 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
13.0 x 1.1 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Electrical
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
|
4.8L/293
Displacement
|
280 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
295 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
6-Speed A/T
Transmission Overdrive Switch A/T Transmission Options
|
-
MPG
|
13.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
270 ft³
Cargo Volume
|
N/A
Tailgate Width
|
53 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
53 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
|
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
|
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
125 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
154 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
|
21 in
Step Up Height - Side
|
20 in
Step Up Height - Front
|
44 in
Side Door Opening Width
|
48 in
Side Door Opening Height
|
57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
|
49 in
Rear Door Opening Height
|
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
|
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
40 in
Front Head Room
|
41 in
Front Leg Room
|
69 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
66 in
Front Hip Room
|
N/A
Second Head Room
|
N/A
Second Leg Room
|
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
|
N/A
Second Hip Room
|
135 in
Wheelbase
|
224 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
|
N/A
Length, Overall
|
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
82 in
Height, Overall
|
40 in
Overhang, Front
|
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
|
28 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
|
2
Passenger Capacity
|
Safety
Standard
Stability Control
|
Steering
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Pwr-Assisted
Steering Type
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
49 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
Suspension
Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
|
Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Independent
Axle Type - Front
|
Full-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
|
Tires & Wheels
LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
|
LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
|
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
|
Steel
Front Wheel Material
|
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
|
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
|
Weight & Capacity
9,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
|
5,206 lbs
Curb Weight
|
10,384 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
|
5,206 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
4,394 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
4,394 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
13,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
7,400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
1,110 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
10,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
2,915 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
2,291 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
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