2012 GMC SAVANA wheelbase

Black plate (19,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/11/11
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19
Enhanced Technology
Glass
The vehicle may be equipped with
Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG).
ETG is part of the overall occupant
protection system on passenger
vans. ETG may help to keep
passengers sitting next to these
fixed windows from being ejected
through the glass in some, but not in
all crashes. Even with this glass,
safety belts must still be worn at all
times. For passenger vans, use only
ETG glass approved for the vehicle
for replacement when damaged.The following table shows laminated glass location, based on vehicle model
and options.
Vehicle Configuration ETG Locations
Eight‐Seat Passenger Vans Sliding door forward window
12‐ and 15‐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.

Black plate (52,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/11/11
9-52 Driving and Operating
VehicleAxle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*
G1500 Cargo Van 2WD 4.3L V6 3.421 950 kg (4,300 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs)
5.3L V8 3.42
3.733 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
H1500 Cargo Van AWD 5.3L V8 3.422 948 kg (6,500 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
G1500 Passenger Van 2WD
5.3L V8 3.42
3.73
2 812 kg (6,200 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
H1500 Passenger Van AWD
5.3L V8 3.42
3.732 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
G2500 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)
G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Long Wheelbase
4.8L V8 3.423 266 kg (7,200 lbs) 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs)
6.0L V8 3.424 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs)

Black plate (53,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/11/11
Driving and Operating 9-53
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.

Black plate (3,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/11/11
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
Transfer Case Fluid 1.4 L 1.5 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.