2022 GMC Savana 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 GMC Savana 2500 is a quiet carryover year. The main change is that heated power-adjustable outside mirrors become standard across the lineup.
About the 2022 GMC Savana 2500
1st generation Savana, introduced for 1996, in a very late-cycle model year with the long-running 2003-era exterior update still in place.
GMC positions the Savana as a straightforward full-size van built to do real work: move people, haul cargo, tow, and serve as a base for commercial upfits. Its appeal is durability, simplicity, and proven truck-based hardware rather than modern cabin tech. Compared with newer vans, the Savana stands out for its old-school body-on-frame construction, strong towing ability, and configurations that fit shuttle, trades, church, and fleet use.
The Savana 2500 remains a straightforward full-size van, with regular- and extended-length cargo models for work duty and LS and LT passenger models with 12 seats. Cargo versions pair a 4.3-liter V6 with an 8-speed automatic, while the more comfortable LT passenger van adds premium cloth, remote keyless entry, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning.
What changed, by category
2022 GMC Savana 2500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel |
| Horsepower | 181–401 hp | 181–401 hp | 181–401 hp | 181–401 hp |
| Torque | 298–464 lb-ft | 298–464 lb-ft | 298–464 lb-ft | 298–464 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 9600 lb | 9600 lb | 10000 lb | 10000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 218.5 cu-ft | 218.5 cu-ft | 239.4 cu-ft | 283.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | ||
| Seats | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2022 GMC Savana 2500 compared with the 2021 model?
Heated power-adjustable outside mirrors became standard across the 2022 Savana 2500 lineup. Otherwise, the engines, transmissions, body, cabin layout, and main cargo and passenger configurations carried over from 2021.
Was the 2022 GMC Savana 2500 redesigned?
No, the 2022 GMC Savana 2500 was not redesigned. It retained the same body-on-frame construction, rear-wheel-drive layout, exterior design, chassis, and suspension.
Did the 2022 GMC Savana 2500 get new engines or transmissions?
No, the 2022 Savana 2500 had no engine or transmission changes. The 4.3-liter V6 remained standard, while the diesel engine and 6.6-liter V8 continued in the lineup.
What cargo and passenger versions did the 2022 GMC Savana 2500 have?
The 2022 Savana 2500 lineup included regular- and extended-length cargo vans plus LS and LT passenger vans with 12 seats. The LT was the more comfortable passenger version, with premium cloth, remote keyless entry, cruise control, and added driver warnings.
Which 2022 GMC Savana 2500 has forward collision and lane departure warnings?
The 2022 Savana 2500 LT passenger van includes forward collision warning and lane departure warning. No new safety suite became standard across the full lineup for 2022.