2019 GMC Savana 3500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 GMC Savana 3500 is mostly a carryover, with one notable change: the natural-gas powertrain was dropped from the Regular and Extended cargo vans. The gas and diesel lineup otherwise kept the same familiar body styles and work-focused layout.
About the 2019 GMC Savana 3500
First-generation Savana, in its long-running post-2003 form; 2019 is a late-cycle year for GMC’s old-school full-size van platform.
The Savana 3500 is GMC’s heavy-duty full-size van for work fleets, shuttle duty, church and school transport, and aftermarket upfits. GMC positions it less as a lifestyle vehicle and more as a proven tool: big cabin or cargo space, strong towing and payload capability, simple rear-wheel-drive hardware, and body styles that can be adapted for many jobs. Compared with newer unibody vans, its main draw is its traditional truck-like structure and long-established fleet usefulness.
The 2019 Savana 3500 serves as either a work-focused cargo van or a large passenger van. Regular cargo models use a shorter 135-inch wheelbase, while Extended versions have a 155-inch wheelbase; passenger models seat 12 in regular-length form or 15 in extended form. LT passenger vans add premium cloth upholstery, remote locking and chrome bumpers over the simpler LS models.
What changed, by category
2019 GMC Savana 3500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.0 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.0 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter / V8, 6.0 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter / V8, 6.0 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.0 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.0 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd 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 | Gas / Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Gas / Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Gas / Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Gas / Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Gas / Flexible Fuel / Diesel | Gas / Flexible Fuel / Diesel |
| Horsepower | 181–341 hp | 181–341 hp | 181–341 hp | 181–341 hp | 181–341 hp | 181–341 hp |
| Torque | 298–373 lb-ft | 298–373 lb-ft | 298–373 lb-ft | 298–373 lb-ft | 298–373 lb-ft | 298–373 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 9600 lb | 9600 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 9200 lb | 9200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 216.2 cu-ft | 216.2 cu-ft | 270.4 cu-ft | 313.9 cu-ft | 252.8 cu-ft | 252.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | ||
| Seats | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 15 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||
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| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 GMC Savana 3500 mostly unchanged from 2018?
Yes. The 2019 Savana 3500 largely carries over from 2018, with the removal of the natural-gas powertrain from the Regular and Extended cargo vans as the main change.
Does the 2019 GMC Savana 3500 have a natural-gas version?
No. The natural-gas powertrain offered on the Regular and Extended cargo vans was dropped for 2019; gas and diesel versions remained.
Was the 2019 GMC Savana 3500 redesigned?
No. The 2019 Savana 3500 kept the same long-running body, chassis and regular- or extended-length layouts, with no major styling or structural update.
How much can a 2019 GMC Savana 3500 diesel tow?
A 2019 Savana 3500 diesel is rated to tow up to 10,000 pounds in cargo-van form. Diesel passenger vans are rated up to 9,600 pounds with the regular body or 9,200 pounds with the extended body, depending on configuration.