2022 GMC Savana 3500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 GMC Savana 3500 is essentially a carryover, with no significant mechanical, styling, safety, or tech updates. The only year-over-year change is a naming update: LS and LT became LS Regular and LT Regular.
About the 2022 GMC Savana 3500
1st generation full-size GM van platform (introduced for 1996; last major styling update in 2003), very late-cycle year.
GMC positions the Savana 3500 as a simple, durable full-size van for real work: hauling cargo, moving large groups, towing, and serving as a base for shuttle or commercial upfits. Its appeal is not modern cabin tech. Instead, GMC leans on proven body-on-frame toughness, straightforward controls, available V8 power, useful wheelbase choices, and the ability to fit business needs with cargo or passenger layouts.
In 2022, the Savana 3500 remains a work-focused full-size van, with cargo and 12-passenger models in regular and extended lengths. Its engine range spans a standard 4.3-liter V6, a 6.6-liter gas V8, and a 2.8-liter diesel. Cargo vans bring floor tie-down rings and LED cargo lights, while LT passenger vans add remote keyless entry, forward collision alert, and lane departure warning.
2022 GMC Savana 3500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.8 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter / V6, 4.3 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 | 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 | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel |
| Horsepower | 181–401 hp | 181–401 hp | 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 | 298–464 lb-ft | 298–464 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 10000 lb | 10000 lb | 9600 lb | 9600 lb | 9200 lb | 9200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 239.4 cu-ft | 283.6 cu-ft | 218.5 cu-ft | 218.5 cu-ft | 255.5 cu-ft | 255.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||
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| 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 3500 compared with the 2021 model?
Only the regular-wheelbase passenger trim names changed for 2022. LS became LS Regular, and LT became LT Regular; the engines, styling, safety equipment, cabin tech, and body structure carried over.
Did the 2022 GMC Savana 3500 get a new engine?
No, the 2022 engine lineup carried over unchanged. It consists of a standard 4.3-liter V6, a 6.6-liter gas V8, and a 2.8-liter diesel.
Were there safety or technology updates for the 2022 GMC Savana 3500?
No, the 2022 Savana 3500 received no significant safety or cabin-technology updates. LT passenger vans retain forward collision alert and lane departure warning, but those features were not new for 2022.
What body styles did the 2022 GMC Savana 3500 have?
The 2022 GMC Savana 3500 lineup includes cargo and 12-passenger bodies in regular and extended lengths. The extended cargo van emphasizes maximum load space, while the extended passenger van leaves more room behind the seating rows.
Which 2022 GMC Savana 3500 passenger trims have collision and lane warnings?
The 2022 LT Regular and LT Extended passenger vans have forward collision alert and lane departure warning. The LS Regular and LS Extended passenger vans focus on basic group transport and rear climate control.