2024 GMC Savana 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 GMC Savana 2500 is mostly a carryover. The main change is that vans with the available 6.6-liter V8 switch from a 6-speed automatic transmission to an 8-speed heavy-duty automatic.
About the 2024 GMC Savana 2500
First generation (introduced for 1996), very late-cycle model with no major redesign for 2024.
GMC positions the Savana as a straightforward full-size van for hauling tools, cargo, or people without much fuss. Its appeal is durability, towing strength, easy upfitting, simple controls, and a familiar truck-based layout rather than modern cabin tech. Against newer rivals like the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and Ram ProMaster, the Savana stands out for its proven mechanical simplicity, available V8 power, and traditional work-vehicle character.
The Savana 2500 remains a straightforward full-size van focused on work and passenger transport. Cargo versions come in regular and extended lengths, with the extended van offering up to 283.6 cubic feet of cargo room. The 12-passenger LS emphasizes function, while the LT adds cloth seating, carpeting, chrome trim, Forward Collision Alert, and Lane Departure Warning.
What changed, by category
2024 GMC Savana 2500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 6.6 Liter / V6, 4.3 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 2024 GMC Savana 2500 compared with the 2023 model?
The main change for the 2024 GMC Savana 2500 is a new transmission for the available 6.6-liter V8. It uses an 8-speed heavy-duty automatic instead of the previous 6-speed, while the rest of the van largely carries over.
Was the 2024 GMC Savana 2500 redesigned?
No, the 2024 GMC Savana 2500 was not redesigned. It retains the same basic structure, styling, cabin technology, and truck-based layout as the previous model year.
Does the 2024 GMC Savana 2500 V8 have an 8-speed automatic?
Yes, the 2024 GMC Savana 2500 with the available 6.6-liter V8 has an 8-speed heavy-duty automatic transmission. That replaces the 6-speed automatic used with the V8 for 2023.
Did the 2024 GMC Savana 2500 receive new safety or infotainment features?
No, the 2024 GMC Savana 2500 received no lineup-wide safety or infotainment update. The passenger LT still stands apart with Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning.
What body configurations does the 2024 GMC Savana 2500 offer?
The 2024 GMC Savana 2500 cargo van comes in regular- and extended-wheelbase forms. The 2500 passenger van uses the regular wheelbase and comes in 12-passenger LS and LT versions.