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GMC SAVANA

New For 2002

  • California low emissions vehicle (LEV) compliance for 8600-lb-and-above gross vehicle weight rated (GVWR)
  • models equipped with the Vortec 8100 and 6.6-liter turbo diesel V8s and for cutaway vans (incomplete vehicles) equipped with the Vortec 5700 V8
  • Easier customer selectivity and more value with additional equipment included in preferred equipment groups and a reduction in free-standing options
  • More efficient starter for Vortec 5000, Vortec 5700 and Vortec 8100 V8 engines
  • More durable steering gear housing

Model Lineup

 

Engines

Transmissions

 

Vortec 4300

V6 (L35)

Vortec 5000

V8 (L30)

Vortec 5700

V8 (L31)

Vortec 8100 V8 (L18)

6.5L Turbo- Diesel

V8 (L65)

4-spd auto (4L60-E)

4-spd auto (4L80-E)

Passenger Van, Conversion Van

             

G1500 reg WB

s

o

o

–

–

s

–

G2500 reg WB

–

–

s

–

o

–

s

G2500 ext WB

–

–

s

–

–

–

s

G3500 reg / ext WB

–

–

s

o

o

–

s

Cargo Van

             

G1500 reg WB

s

o

o

–

–

s

–

G2500 reg / ext WB

s

o

o*

–

o

s

o

G3500 reg / ext WB

–

–

s

o

o

–

s

*Standard on model equipped with the RPO YF7 Upfitter package for conversion vans
6.5-liter Turbo Diesel optional on all Savanas @ 8600 lbs. GVWR and above
4L80-E heavy-duty transmission standard on all Savanas @ 8600 lbs. GVWR and above

Key:

Standard

s

Optional

o

Not available

–

 

GMC 2002 LINEUP HIGHLIGHTED BY LUXURY VAN, EMISSIONS IMPROVEMENTS

GMC’s 2002 full-size Savana van provides incomparable people- and cargo-transporting capability. Along with its exceptionally spacious interior, Savana features the segment’s lowest step-in height, widest rear door openings and most powerful gasoline V8. It also has the only boxed frame in its class, fully formed for strength and rigidity.

A 1500 Series Savana SLT, introduced in spring, is GMC’s most luxurious version ever. Interior features range from a first-class entertainment system to luxurious seating for seven people. Combined with its smooth ride, the SLT creates living room-style comfort. A body colored grille, brushed chrome aluminum wheels and lower bodyside moldings highlight its upscale exterior.

Savana is also available in SL and SLE cargo and passenger versions, as a conversion van and as a commercial or RV cutaway.

Powertrain enhancements

Savana’s most powerful V8s are now available to California customers for heavy-duty work and recreational applications. Calibration revisions and new exhaust systems enable over 8500-pound gross vehicle weight passenger and cargo vans, equipped with the Vortec 8100 or 6.5-liter turbo-diesel V8s, to meet California low emissions vehicle (LEV) requirements. Heavy-duty RV and commercial cutaways with the Vortec 5700 V8 meet similar LEV requirements.

Gasoline V8s also feature a more efficient starter that draws less current and a more durable steering gear housing.

This year, air conditioning is also standard on all passenger and cargo models for greater comfort and value. In addition, inside rearview mirrors with temperature and compass display become standard on SLT models and those with the Upfitter Conversion package (YF7) and available on other passenger vans. Passenger vans also offer optional power front seat height adjustment for extra comfort, and a rear heater has been made available on cargo models.

Higher degree of safety and security

Remote keyless entry is now available with power locks and windows on cargo and passenger vans.

Savana vans feature extensive safety and security equipment with standard items like four-wheel anti-lock brakes, halogen headlamps, intermittent windshield wipers, a PASSLock theft-deterrent system and an interlock to prevent moving the shifter into reverse or a forward gear, unless the brake pedal is depressed. Passenger vans also have rear-door child-safety locks.

Additional protection comes from dual front air bags, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), and a center high-mounted stop lamp, which increases the van’s visibility in traffic. An illuminated entry system enhances nighttime security. Light-tinted Solar-Ray windows or optional deep-tinted windows help improve passenger comfort under sun-loaded conditions and reduce the visibility of interior contents.

Audio refinements

Cargo vans have a standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan and digital clock and now offer this audio system with an optional CD player, replacing the previous cassette. Conversion vans now have the AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, digital clock and CD player standard and offer that system with an additional cassette player and or a six-disc CD changer. SLT models have the premium 12-speaker Bose audio system and the AM/FM stereo with cassette and CD player as standard. A six-disc CD changer is also available on SLT models and those equipped with the Upfitter Conversion package (YF7). Savana SL and SLE passenger vans have the AM/FM stereo with seek-scan and digital clock standard, and include a range of options, such as audio units with a cassette or CD player, dual play cassette and CD and the six-disc CD changer.

Savana features the latest in audio technology, including a Radio Data System that can provide song titles, radio call letters and automatic traffic bulletins, along with its six-disc CD changer. Sound systems provide optimum quality, as well as special features like Theftlock, which renders the unit inoperable if removed from the vehicle.

Trim changes

Savana buyers can choose between Dark Pewter and Neutral interior trim for all its cloth seats. Both colors are also available for the cargo van’s vinyl seats; passenger model feature Dark Pewter vinyl seats.

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Contact:
Pontiac-GMC Communications
Phone: 313-667-4000
Fax: 313-667-4001
Online: http://media.gm.com/division/gmc

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Model:

2002 GMC Savana 8-, 12-, 15-passenger, cargo, RV conversion (with Upfitter Package) and commercial van, available in G1500, G2500 regular and extended and G3500 regular and extended wheelbases

Body style / driveline:

cargo and passenger van with sliding side doors, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, full frame construction

EPA vehicle class:

full-size van

Manufacturing location:

Wentzville, Missouri

Key competitors:

Ford Club Wagon, Dodge Ram Wagon

Engine

 

Vortec 4300 V6 (L35)

Vortec 5000 V8 (L30)

Vortec 5700 V8 (L31)

Vortec 8100 V8 (L18)

6.5L Turbo Diesel V8 (L65)

Type:

4.3-liter OHV w/cast iron block

5.0-liter OHV w/cast iron block

5.7-liter OHV w/cast iron block

8.1-liter OHV w/cast iron block

6.5-liter OHV w/cast iron block

Displacement (cu in / cc):

262 / 4300

305 / 5012

350 / 5733

496 / 8128

395 / 6468

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

4.00 x 3.48 /

3.74 x 3.48/

4.00 x 3.48 /

4.25 x 4.37 /

4.06 x 3.82 /

 

101.60 x 88.39

95.0 x 88.39

101.60 x 88.39

107.95 x 111.00

103.20 x 97.03

Cylinder head material:

cast iron

cast iron

cast iron

cast iron

cast iron

Valvetrain:

OHV

OHV

OHV

OHV

OHV

 

2 valves / cyl

2 valves / cyl

2 valves / cyl

2 valves / cyl

2 valves / cyl

Ignition system:

composite distributor, platinum-tip spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

composite distributor, platinum tip spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires

electronic spark control, composite distributor, platinum tip spark plugs

coil near plug, platinum tip spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires

—

Fuel delivery:

sequential fuel injection

sequential fuel injection

sequential fuel injection

modified sequential fuel injection

Indirect electronic fuel injection with turbo

Lifters:

hydraulic roller

hydraulic roller

hydraulic roller

hydraulic roller

hydraulic roller

Cam drive:

chain

chain

chain

chain

chain

Compression ratio:

9.2: 1

9.4: 1

9.4: 1

9.1: 1

20.2: 1

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):

200 / 149 @ 4400

220 / 164 @ 4600

255 / 190 @ 4600

340 / 253 @ 4200

195 / 145 @ 3400

Torque (lb-ft /Nm @ rpm):

250 / 339 @ 2800

280 / 380 @ 2800

330 / 447 @ 2800

455 / 617 @ 3200

430 / 583 @ 1800

Recommended unleaded fuel:

87 octane

87 octane

87 octane

87 octane

No. 2 diesel

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

5600

5600

5600

5000

3400

Emission controls:

three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crank case ventilation, evaporative collection sys.

three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crank case ventilation, evaporative collection sys.

three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crank case ventilation, evaporative collection sys.

three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crank case ventilation, evaporative collection sys.

exhaust gas recirculation, positive crank case ventilation

Estimated fuel economy

       

(mpg city / hwy / combined):

       

Cargo:

15 / 18 / 16

15 / 19 / 17

14 / 17 / 15

N / A

N / A

Passenger:

14 / 18 / 16

14 / 18 / 16

13 / 17 / 15

   

Transmission

 

4L60-E

4L80

Type:

4-speed electronic automatic with overdrive and torque converter

4-speed heavy-duty electronic automatic with overdrive and torque converter

Gear ratios (:1):

   

First:

3.06

2.48

Second:

1.63

1.48

Third:

1:00

1:00

Fourth:

0.70

0.75

Reverse:

2.29

2.08

Final drive ratio:

3.42:1 (opt)

3.42:1 (opt)

 

3.73:1 (opt)

3.73:1 (opt)

 

4.10:1 (opt)

4.10:1 (opt)

Chassis/Suspension

 

G1500

G2500 (135-, 155-in WB)

G3500 (135-, 155-in WB)

Front:

independent short/long arm (SLA) coil springs, 30-mm stabilizer bar

independent short/long arm (SLA) coil springs, 30-mm stabilizer bar

independent short/long arm (SLA) coil springs, 30-mm stabilizer bar

Rear:

two-stage, semi-elliptic multileaf springs and semifloating rear axle

two-stage, semi-elliptic multileaf springs and semifloating rear axle(depending on the GVW)

two-stage, semi-elliptic multileaf springs and semifloating rear axle

Steering (all models):

integral power

integral power

integral power

Ratio:

17.2:1

17.2:1

17.2:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3.0

3.0

3.0

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):

45.1 / 13.8

45.2 / 13.8

47.5 / 14.5

   

50.8 / 15.5

53.5 / 16.3

Brakes

Type:

vacuum power front-disc/ rear drum four-wheel ABS

hydro-boost front-disc/ rear drum four-wheel ABS

hydro-boost front-disc/ rear drum four-wheel ABS

Rotor diameter x thickness

     

(in / mm) front:

11.57 x 1.25 /

11.57 x 1.25 /

12.40 x 1.55-1.53 /

 

293 x 31

293 x 31

314.9 x 39.3-38.9

Drum diameter x width, rear (in / mm):

11.15 x 2.75 /

11.15 x 2.75/

13.00 x 3.937

 

283 x 69

283 x 69

330 x 10

Swept area, front (sq in / sq cm):

203.0 / 1309.6

203.0 / 1309.6

30.30 / 247.12

Swept area, rear (sq in / sq cm):

192.7 / 1243.2

192.7 / 1243.2

176.36 / 1137.85

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size & type (in):

15-inch steel standard brushed chrome(std) SLT

16-inch steel standard

16-inch steel standard

Tire size & type (in):

P235/75R-15* all-season steel belted radials

LT225/75R-16E** all-season steel-belted radials

LT245 / 75R-16Eall-season steel belted radials

*Standard on all G1500, except cargo van with 6100-lb. GVWR, which has a standard P215/75R-15
**Standard on all G2500, except cargo van with 7300-lb. GVWR, which has a standard LT225/75R-16D

Dimensions

Exterior

 

G1500 Regular

G2500 Regular

G2500 Extended

G3500 Regular

G3500 Extended

Wheelbase (in / mm):

135.0 / 3429

135.0 / 3429

155.0 / 3937

135.0 / 3429

155.0 / 3937

Overall length (in / mm):

218.8 / 5558

218.8 / 5558

238.8 / 6066

218.8 / 5558

238.8 / 6066

Overall width (in / mm):

79.5 / 2020

79.1 / 2008

79.1 / 2008

79.1 / 2008

79.1 / 2008

Overall height (in / mm):

79.6 / 2023

82.5 / 2096

82.2 / 2088

83.9 / 2131

82.8 / 2104

Track (in / mm):

         

Front:

67.8 / 1721

67.8 / 1721

67.8 / 1721

67.8 / 1721

67.8 / 1721

Rear:

67.6 / 1718

67.2 / 1708

67.2 / 1708

67.2 / 1708

67.2 / 1708

Min. ground clearance (in / mm):

         

Front:

7.4 / 188

8.2 / 208

8.1 / 206

8.7 / 221

8.7 / 221

Rear:

7.2 / 183

8.0 / 203

8.0 / 203

8.5 / 216

8.5 / 216

Ground to top of rear load

         

floor (in / mm):

         

Passenger:

25.5 / 648

27.2 / 690

27.2 / 690

27.8 / 707

27.8 / 707

Cargo:

22.8 / 580

25.1 / 637

25.1 / 637

27.8 / 707

27.8 / 707

Step-in height (in / mm):

         

Passenger, front door:

17.3 / 439

19.0 / 483

19.0 / 483

19.6 / 498

19.6 / 498

Passenger, side door:

15.5 / 394

18.0 / 457

18.0 / 457

19.5 / 495

19.6 / 498

Cargo, front door:

16.9 / 428

18.8 / 478

18.8 / 478

20.5 / 521

20.6 / 523

Cargo, side door:

15.5 / 394

18.0 / 457

18.0 / 457

19.5 / 495

19.6 / 498

Base curb weight: (lbs / kg):

         

Cargo:

4596 / 2085

4711 / 2137

4885 / 2216

5282 / 2396

5462 / 2478

Passenger:

5015 / 2275

5645 / 2561

5985 / 2716

5780 / 2622

6122 / 2778

Interior

Seating capacity (std / opt):

         

Passenger van:

8

12 / 8

12

12 / 8

12 / 15

Cargo van:

2 / 1

2 / 1

2 / 1

2 / 1

2 / 1

Headroom room (in / mm):

         

Front:

40.6 / 1032

40.6 / 1032

40.6 / 1032

40.6 / 1032

40.6 / 1032

Middle (first row):

39.1 / 992

39.1 / 992

39.1 / 992

39.1 / 992

39.1 / 992

Middle (second row):

39.2 / 996

39.2 / 996

39.2 / 996

39.2 / 996

39.2 / 996

Rear (12-pass):

—

38.9 / 988

38.9 / 988

38.9 / 988

38.9 / 988

Rear (15 pass):

—

—

38.2 / 971

—

38.2 / 971

Leg room (in / mm):

         

Front:

41.2 / 1047

41.2 / 1047

41.2 / 1047

41.2 / 1047

41.2 / 1047

Middle (first row):

38.6 / 980

38.6 / 980

38.6 / 980

38.6 / 980

38.6 / 980

Middle (second row):

38.6 / 980

38.6 / 980

38.6 / 980

38.6 / 980

38.6 / 980

Rear (12-pass):

—

38.6 / 980

38.6 / 980

38.6 / 980

38.6 / 980

Rear (15 pass):

—

—

36.3 / 921

—

36.3 / 921

Shoulder room (in / mm):

         

Front:

68.8 / 1748

68.8 / 1748

68.8 / 1748

68.8 / 1748

68.8 / 1748

Middle (first row):

68.8 / 1748

68.8 / 1748

68.8 / 1748

68.8 / 1748

68.8 / 1748

Middle (second row):

66.8 / 1697

66.8 / 1697

66.8 / 1697

66.8 / 1697

66.8 / 1697

Rear (12-pass):

—

57.2 / 1452

57.2 / 1452

57.2 / 1452

57.2 / 1452

Rear (15-pass):

—

—

61.2 / 1555

—

61.2 / 1555

Hip room (in / mm):

         

Front:

63.9 / 1652

63.9 / 1652

63.9 / 1652

63.9 / 1652

63.9 / 1652

Middle (first row):

67.6 / 1716

67.6 / 1716

67.6 / 1716

67.6 / 1716

67.6 / 1716

Middle (second row):

56.1 / 1425

56.1 / 1425

55.6 / 1411

56.1 / 1425

55.6 / 1411

Rear (12-pass):

—

56.8 / 1443

56.8 / 1443

56.8 / 1443

56.8 / 1443

Rear (15-pass):

—

—

61.0 / 1550

—

61.0 / 1550

Cargo volume (cu ft / liters)

         

Behind front seat:

267.3 / 7569.0

267.3 / 7569.0

316.8 / 8970.8

267.3 / 7569.0

316.8 / 8970.8

Width between wheelhousing (in / mm):

         

Cargo:

50.8 / 1290

50.8 / 1290

50.8 / 1290

50.8 / 1290

50.8 / 1290

Passenger:

50.0 / 1271

50.0 / 1271

50.0 / 1271

50.0 / 1271

50.0 / 1271

Load floor length (in / mm):

         

Behind 1st row seat, Cargo:

127.6 / 3240

127.6 / 3240

147.6 / 3748

127.6 / 3240

147.6 / 3748

Behind 1st row seat, Passenger:

126.3 / 3208

126.3 / 3208

146.3 / 3716

126.3 / 3208

146.3 / 3716

Behind 2nd row, Passenger:

89.4 / 2272

89.4 / 2272

109.4 / 2778

89.4 / 2272

109.4 / 2778

Behind 3rd row, Passenger:

57. 4 / 1457

57.4 / 1457

77.5 / 1969

57.4 / 1457

77.5 / 1969

Behind 4th row, Passenger:

—

—

45.6 / 1159

—

45.6 / 1159

Behind 5th row, Passenger:

—

—

—

—

12.0 / 306

Interior height (in / mm):

         

Cargo:

54.8 / 1392

54.8 / 1392

54.8 / 1392

54.8 / 1392

54.8 / 1392

Passenger:

51.8 / 1316

51.8 / 1316

51.8 / 1316

51.8 / 1316

51.8 / 1316

Capacities

GVWR (lbs / kg):

         

Passenger van (std.):

7100 / 2767

8600 / 3311

8600 / 3311

9500 / 4309

9500 / 4309

Cargo van (std.):

6100 / 2767

7300 / 3311

7300 / 3311

9500 / 4309

9500 / 4309

Payload, base (lbs / kg):

         

Cargo van:

1504 / 682

2589 / 1174

2415 / 1095

4218 / 1913

4038 / 1831

Passenger van:

2085 / 946

2955 / 1340

2615 / 1186

3720 / 1687

3378 / 1532

Trailer tow maximum (lbs /kg):

         

Passenger:

6600 / 2905

8000 / 3628

7300 / 3312

10000 / 4538

10000 / 4538

Cargo:

6100 / 2767

8600 / 3901

8400 / 3810

10000 / 4538

10000 / 4538

Maximum tongue weight:

Trailer tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight up to 1,000 pounds. Weight-carrying hitch limit on 4000-lb trailer is 400-pound tongue weight. Weight-distributing hitch and sway control required for over 4000-pound trailer weight.

Fuel tank (gal / liters):

31 / 11.3

31 / 117.3

31 / 117.3

31 / 117.3

31 / 117.3

 

Vortec 4300 (L35)

Vortec 5000 (L30)

Vortec 5700 (L31)

Vortec 8100 (L18)

6.5L Turbo Diesel (L65)

Engine oil with filter (qts / liters):

4.5 / 4.2

5.0 / 4.7

5.0 / 4.7

6.0 / 5.6

8.0 / 7.5

Cooling system (qts / liters):

         

Standard:

11.0 / 10.4

17.0 / 16.0

17.0 / 16.0

25.1 / 23.8

22.0 / 20.8

With rear heater:

14.0 / 13.2

20.0 / 18.9

20.0 / 18.9

28.1 / 26.6

26.0 / 24.6

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