2014 GMC Savana 1500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2014 GMC Savana 1500 is a light equipment-update year. The main change is standard power windows and power door locks on passenger vans; otherwise, the engines, styling, chassis, and basic layouts carry over from 2013.
About the 2014 GMC Savana 1500
First-generation Savana full-size van architecture (1996-onward), in its long-running late-cycle phase; 2014 is the final Savana 1500 model year before the 1500 series was dropped for 2015.
GMC positioned the Savana 1500 as a straightforward full-size van built for real work and heavy use, not for style or novelty. In cargo form, it serves as a durable work van and upfitter base. In passenger form, it is a simple, roomy van for moving groups with V8 power, big interior space, and traditional truck-based toughness. Its main advantages were usefulness, towing strength, and familiar controls rather than modern cabin design or high-tech features.
The 2014 Savana 1500 comes as a basic two-seat cargo van or an eight-passenger people mover. Passenger LS and LT models use a 5.3-liter FlexFuel V8, while the better-equipped LT adds rear air conditioning, a rear heater, remote keyless entry, and chrome exterior trim.
What changed, by category
2014 GMC Savana 1500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 4-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 13–14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 18–19 mpg |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp | 195–310 hp |
| Torque | 334 lb-ft | 334 lb-ft | 260–334 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6700 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 216.2 cu-ft | 216.2 cu-ft | 270.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cruise Control | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||
| AM/FM Radio | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2014 GMC Savana 1500?
The main 2014 change is that passenger vans gained standard power windows and power door locks. Navigation and satellite radio also changed from standard to optional on LS and LT models, while the rest of the van largely carried over.
Is the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 different from the 2013 model?
Only slightly. The 2014 passenger vans have standard power windows and power door locks, and navigation and satellite radio are optional rather than standard on LS and LT models. There was no meaningful redesign or styling update.
Did the 2014 GMC Savana 1500 get a new engine?
No. The 2014 Savana 1500 carried over its existing engine and transmission setup, including the 5.3-liter FlexFuel V8 and four-speed automatic in passenger models.
Which 2014 GMC Savana 1500 models have seating for eight?
The 2014 LS and LT passenger vans seat eight people. The base cargo van has two front seats and an open cargo area intended for work use.
Was 2014 the final year for the GMC Savana 1500?
Yes. The 2014 model year was the last for the Savana 1500 before GMC dropped the 1500 series for 2015.