2013 GMC Savana 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2013 GMC Savana 2500 is a newly offered natural-gas powertrain for the Extended cargo van. Otherwise, this is a light-update year, with new optional camera, parking-assist, and navigation technology rather than a redesign.
About the 2013 GMC Savana 2500
2nd-generation GMT610 full-size van, introduced for 2003; 2013 is a late-cycle year.
GMC positions the Savana as a professional-grade full-size van built to do real work. In cargo form, it is a simple, upfit-friendly tool carrier with strong towing and engine choices; in passenger form, it is a heavy-duty people mover that can also pull trailers and gear. Its core appeal is proven truck-based hardware, big interior space, and a broad range of body lengths and powertrains rather than flashy new technology.
The 2013 Savana 2500 remains a work-focused full-size van sold in regular and extended cargo forms, along with LS and LT passenger versions. The diesel models emphasize pulling power, while the Extended body provides up to 313.9 cubic feet of cargo room. Passenger vans seat 12, and the LT adds rear climate control, power features, cloth seats, and chrome exterior trim.
What changed, by category
2013 GMC Savana 2500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, CNG, 6.0 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / V8, CNG, 6.0 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd HD w/OD | Auto, 6-Spd HD w/OD | 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 | Natural Gas / Flexible Fuel | Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Natural Gas | Diesel |
| MPG City | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | 10 mpg | 10 mpg | ||
| MPG Highway | 16–17 mpg | 16–17 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | ||
| Horsepower | 280–324 hp | 280–324 hp | 280–324 hp | 260 hp | 280–324 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 295–373 lb-ft | 295–373 lb-ft | 295–373 lb-ft | 525 lb-ft | 295–373 lb-ft | 525 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 9800 lb | 9800 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 216.2 cu-ft | 216.2 cu-ft | 270.4 cu-ft | 270.4 cu-ft | 313.9 cu-ft | 313.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | ||||
| Seats | 12 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||
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| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
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| Remote Start | ||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2013 GMC Savana 2500?
The biggest change is the addition of a natural-gas powertrain option for the Extended cargo van. Most other mechanical and structural elements carry over from 2012.
Was the 2013 GMC Savana 2500 redesigned?
No, the 2013 GMC Savana 2500 was not redesigned. It is a late-cycle version of the generation introduced for 2003, with no verified body, chassis, or wheelbase overhaul for this year.
Does the 2013 GMC Savana 2500 have a rearview camera or navigation?
Some 2013 Savana 2500 vans have a rearview camera, rear parking assist, or navigation, but these features were optional rather than standard. Equipment can differ from one used van to another.
How do the 2013 Savana 2500 LS and LT passenger vans differ?
The LS is the simpler 12-passenger model, while the LT adds rear air conditioning, a rear heater, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, cloth seats, and chrome exterior trim.
Did the gas and diesel engines change for the 2013 Savana 2500?
No verified lineup-wide change was made to the carryover gas and diesel V8 choices for 2013. The powertrain news was the natural-gas option added to the Extended cargo van.