2010 GMC Savana 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2010 GMC Savana 2500’s main change is a standard 6-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode. This is a late-cycle mechanical update, not a redesign.
About the 2010 GMC Savana 2500
2nd generation full-size van (introduced for 1996), in a late-cycle mechanical update year rather than a redesign.
The Savana 2500 is GMC’s straightforward full-size van for work and group transport. In cargo form it focuses on a simple two-seat cabin, a large rectangular load area, and easy upfitting for business use. In passenger form it turns that same heavy-duty van into a shuttle-style people mover. GMC’s pitch centers on utility, towing strength, engine choice, and familiar controls more than style or cutting-edge cabin tech.
Cargo versions remain straightforward two-seat work vans, with an extended body for more load space and newly added Duramax turbo-diesel trims for heavier hauling. The LS passenger van has 12-passenger seating, stability control, and head-curtain airbags for the first three rows. The LT adds a more comfortable cabin with cloth seats, power-adjustable front seats, rear air conditioning, and power accessories.
What changed, by category
2010 GMC Savana 2500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
| MPG City | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | ||||
| MPG Highway | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | ||||
| Horsepower | 323 hp | 323 hp | 250–323 hp | 250–323 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 373 lb-ft | 373 lb-ft | 295–460 lb-ft | 295–460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 9600 lb | 9600 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 217.3 cu-ft | 217.3 cu-ft | 267.3 cu-ft | 316.8 cu-ft | 267.3 cu-ft | 316.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | ||||
| Seats | 12 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| AM/FM Radio | ||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||
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| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
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| Power Windows | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2010 GMC Savana 2500 redesigned?
No. The 2010 Savana 2500 keeps the same body and cabin layout, but receives meaningful mechanical updates led by a standard 6-speed automatic transmission.
What transmission does the 2010 GMC Savana 2500 use?
The 2010 GMC Savana 2500 uses a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode as standard equipment across the lineup. This was the model year’s main update.
Can the 2010 GMC Savana 2500 use E85 fuel?
Yes, gasoline-powered 2010 Savana 2500 models have FlexFuel V8 engines that can use E85. This does not apply to the Duramax diesel versions.
Were diesel models added to the 2010 GMC Savana 2500 lineup?
Yes. Turbo Diesel and Turbo Diesel Extended cargo trims joined the 2010 lineup, both using a 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel V8 and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Is the 2010 GMC Savana 2500 meaningfully different from the 2009 model?
Yes, mainly under the body. The 2010 model has a standard 6-speed automatic, FlexFuel capability for its gasoline V8s, revised rear axles, and two added diesel cargo trims, while its styling and cabin layout remain largely unchanged.