2023 GMC Savana 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2023 GMC Savana 2500 is the loss of the diesel powertrain from the LS, LT, and Regular trims. Otherwise, this is largely a carryover year, along with a naming change from Extended to Extended Extended.
About the 2023 GMC Savana 2500
First-generation full-size van, very late-cycle year in GMC’s long-running Savana design.
GMC positions the Savana as a straightforward heavy-duty van for real work: hauling tools and equipment, moving groups of people, and serving fleet or shuttle duty. Its appeal is not flashy design or big-screen tech. Instead, the Savana stands out for its simple body-on-frame construction, strong towing capability, available V8 power, easy upfit potential, and familiar controls that many commercial buyers value over newer but more complex rivals.
The 2023 Savana 2500 remains a work-focused full-size van, with Regular and Extended Extended cargo versions plus LS and LT passenger vans. The LS seats 12, while the LT adds a more finished cabin and forward-collision and lane-departure warnings. The longer cargo van has a 155-inch wheelbase and 283.6 cubic feet of cargo room.
What changed, by category
2023 GMC Savana 2500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter / V8, 6.6 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 | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| Horsepower | 276–401 hp | 276–401 hp | 276–401 hp | 276–401 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 2023 GMC Savana 2500 compared with the 2022 model?
The diesel powertrain was dropped from the LS, LT, and Regular trims for 2023, and the Extended trim was renamed Extended Extended. Beyond those lineup changes, the Savana 2500 received no major styling, safety, technology, or structural updates.
Is the 2023 GMC Savana 2500 a redesigned van?
No, the 2023 GMC Savana 2500 is not redesigned. It retains the same long-running body-on-frame construction, basic cabin, wheelbases, and cargo- and passenger-van layout.
Did the 2023 GMC Savana 2500 lose its diesel engine?
Yes, the diesel powertrain left the LS, LT, and Regular trims for 2023. Those trims use a 4.3-liter V6 and an 8-speed automatic as their standard setup.
What does Extended Extended mean on the 2023 GMC Savana 2500?
Extended Extended is the 2023 name for the cargo trim previously called Extended. It is the long-wheelbase cargo van, with a 155-inch wheelbase and 283.6 cubic feet of cargo space.
Did the 2023 GMC Savana 2500 get new safety or technology features?
No, the 2023 GMC Savana 2500 received no meaningful lineup-wide safety or cabin-technology upgrade. The LT passenger trim still stands out with forward-collision alert and lane-departure warning.