Service and repair manuals for 19 model years of the GMC Savana 1500, 1996 to 2014. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones GMC published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 5.0L V8 — OHV · 4.3L V6 — OHV · 5.7L V8 — OHV · 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV.
Federal safety record, all years: 10 recalls, 46 owner complaints and 2,919 technical service bulletins are logged for the Savana 1500. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Savana 1500 year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $49.99 | — | 5.3L V8; 4.3L V6 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 4-Door +2 | select |
| 2013 | $49.99 | — | 5.3L V8; 4.3L V6 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door +6 | select |
| 2012 | $29.99 | — | 5.3L V8; 4.3L V6 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door +6 | select |
| 2011 | $29.99 | 2 | 5.3L V8; 4.3L V6 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2010 | $29.99 | — | 5.3L V8; 4.3L V6 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door +6 | select |
| 2009 | $29.99 | — | 5.3L V8; 4.3L V6 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door +6 | select |
| 2008 | $29.99 | — | 5.3L V8; 4.3L V6 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 4-Door +2 | select |
| 2007 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.3L V8; 4.3L V6 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2006 | $29.99 | — | 5.3L V8; 4.3L V6 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 4-Door +2 | select |
| 2005 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.3L V8; 4.3L V6 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door | details → |
| 2004 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.3L V8; 4.3L V6 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door | details → |
| 2003 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.3L V8; 4.3L V6 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door | details → |
| 2002 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLT Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door | details → |
| 2001 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLT Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door | details → |
| 2000 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door | details → |
| 1999 | $29.99 | 1 | 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door | details → |
| 1998 | $29.99 | — | 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door | select |
| 1997 | $29.99 | — | 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door | select |
| 1996 | $29.99 | — | 5.0L V8; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door | select |
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2014 Savana 1500 manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 735
- General Information 1,856
- Accessories & Equipment 4,117
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 434
- Body & Frame 1,416
- Brakes 850
- Restraints 367
- Drivelines & Axles 490
- Steering 256
- Electrical 3,582
- Suspension 233
- Engine Mechanical 1,135
- Transmission 1,058
- Engine Performance 3,954
- Front 155
04 / Other yearsOther Savana 1500 years
2014 GMC Savana 1500 · $49.99 select →
Engines: 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV; 4.3L V6 — OHV. Trims: Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Cargo Van 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2014 Savana 1500. 6 complaints · 389 TSBs.
2013 GMC Savana 1500 · $49.99 select →
Engines: 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV; 4.3L V6 — OHV. Trims: Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Cargo Van 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2013 Savana 1500. 0 complaints · 359 TSBs.
2012 GMC Savana 1500 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV; 4.3L V6 — OHV. Trims: Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · Base Standard Cargo Van 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2012 Savana 1500. 1 complaints · 331 TSBs.
2010 GMC Savana 1500 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV; 4.3L V6 — OHV. Trims: Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · Base Standard Cargo Van 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2010 Savana 1500. 2 complaints · 299 TSBs.
2009 GMC Savana 1500 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV; 4.3L V6 — OHV. Trims: Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · SL Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · Base Standard Cargo Van 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2009 Savana 1500. 0 complaints · 197 TSBs.
2008 GMC Savana 1500 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV; 4.3L V6 — OHV. Trims: Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Cargo Van 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2008 Savana 1500. 2 complaints · 184 TSBs.
2006 GMC Savana 1500 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 5.3L V8 — 325 cu in, OHV; 4.3L V6 — OHV. Trims: Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LS Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 4-Door · LT Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Cargo Van 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2006 Savana 1500. 1 complaints · 137 TSBs.
1998 GMC Savana 1500 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — OHV; 4.3L V6 — OHV; 5.7L V8 — OHV. Trims: Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1998 Savana 1500. 0 complaints · 3 TSBs.
1997 GMC Savana 1500 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — OHV; 4.3L V6 — OHV; 5.7L V8 — OHV. Trims: Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1997 Savana 1500. 1 complaints · 4 TSBs.
1996 GMC Savana 1500 · $29.99 select →
Engines: 5.0L V8 — OHV; 4.3L V6 — OHV; 5.7L V8 — OHV. Trims: Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · SLE Standard Passenger Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1996 Savana 1500. 0 complaints · 3 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Savana 1500 manual | $29.99–$49.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Savana 1500 manual
Which Savana 1500 years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1996 to 2014 — 19 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM GMC Savana 1500 manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams GMC published for the Savana 1500, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Savana 1500 wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Savana 1500 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Savana 1500 recalls?
10 recalls are on federal record across the 1996–2014 Savana 1500, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by GMC dealers.
Why do some Savana 1500 years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 1996–2012 at $29.99, 2013–2014 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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