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Black plate (19,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19
Vehicle ConfigurationETG Locations
Eight Seat Passenger Vans Sliding door forward window
Twelve and Fifteen Seat
Passenger Vans Sliding door forward window and
rear-most side windows
Long Wheelbase Cargo Vans Rear-most side windows
Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the
sun visors. You can also swing them
to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
The vehicle may have visor vanity
mirrors, with or without lamps. Lift
the mirror cover to turn the lamps
on, if equipped.
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Black plate (5,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
Climate Controls 8-5
Rear Climate Control Panel
A. Fan Control
B. Air Delivery Mode Control
C. Temperature Control
If the vehicle has a 343 cm (135 in)
wheelbase, a rear control panel for
this system is located in the second
row behind the driver in the rear of
the vehicle. The temperature, air
delivery mode, and the fan speed
can be adjusted for the rear seating
area by a rear seat passenger. AUX (Auxiliary):
Turn the fan knob
on the front climate control panel to
AUX to let rear seat passengers use
the control panel in the rear seating
area. This disables the front control
panel. To return control to the front
panel, move the fan knob out
of AUX.
9: Turns the system off.
9(Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed in the
rear-seating area.
Temperature Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the
temperature in the
rear‐seating area.
The air-conditioning system on the
main climate control panel must be
turned on to direct cooled air to the
rear of the vehicle. If it is not on,
then the temperature in the rear of
the vehicle remains at cabin
temperature.
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Black plate (53,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-53
Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options.Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*
G1500 Cargo Van 2WD 4.3L V6 3.42 1 950 kg (4,300 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs)
5.3L V8 3.42
3.733 084 kg (6,800 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
H1500 Cargo Van AWD 5.3L V8 3.42 2 948 kg (6,500 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
G1500 Passenger Van 2WD
5.3L V8 3.73 2 812 kg (6,200 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
H1500 Passenger Van AWD 5.3L V8 3.73 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase
4.8L V8 3.42 3 357 kg (7,400 lbs) 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs)
6.0L V8 3.42 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs)
G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.42 3 266 kg (7,200 lbs) 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs)
6.0L V8 3.42 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs)
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Black plate (54,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
9-54 Driving and Operating
VehicleAxle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*
G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.423 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs)
6.0L V8 3.424 445 kg (9,800 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs)
G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.423 357 kg (7,400 lbs) 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs)
6.0L V8 3.424 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs)
G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.423 221 kg (7,100 lbs) 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs)
6.0L V8 3.424 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs)
G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 6.0L V8 3.424 400 kg (9,700 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs)
G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 6.0L V8 3.424 218 kg (9,300 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs)
*The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and
trailer including any passengers, cargo equipment and conversion. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be
exceeded.
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Black plate (3,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2011
Technical Data 12-3
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Engine Oil with Filter
4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt
4.8L V8, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt
Fuel Tank
Cutaway (Optional Tank)* 215.7 L 57.0 gal
Cutaway (Standard Tank) 124.9 L 33.0 gal
Passenger and Cargo 117.3 L 31.0 gal
* 4 039 mm (159 inch) wheelbase or 4 496 mm (177 inch) wheelbase only
Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)
4-SPD 4L60-E 4.7 L 5.0 qt
6-SPD 6L90 6.0 L 6.3 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190 Y140 ft lb
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.