2025 GMC Savana 3500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2025 GMC Savana 3500 is simpler naming for the extended-body trims. The van itself carries over without a redesign or major equipment update.
About the 2025 GMC Savana 3500
First-generation Savana/full-size van platform (introduced for 1996), very late-cycle year on the long-running body-on-frame design.
The Savana 3500 is GMC’s simple, heavy-duty full-size van for buyers who care more about durability, payload, towing, and passenger or cargo space than modern styling or flashy technology. In cargo form it is a straightforward work tool with a durable interior and upfit-friendly layout. In passenger form it is a traditional people mover with room for large groups. Its main advantage is old-school truck-based toughness and familiarity.
The 2025 Savana 3500 remains a straightforward heavy-duty cargo van or group-transport van in regular- and extended-wheelbase forms. Cargo models have a rubberized floor and six tie-down rings, while passenger versions seat 12 with the regular body or 15 with the extended body. LT passenger vans add cloth upholstery, remote keyless entry, and lane-departure warning.
2025 GMC Savana 3500 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 | 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 | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| Horsepower | 276–401 hp | 276–401 hp | 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 | 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 |
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
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| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2025 GMC Savana 3500 compared with the 2024 model?
The extended-body trim names were shortened for 2025. Extended Extended became Extended, LS Extended Extended became LS Extended, and LT Extended Extended became LT Extended; the van otherwise carries over without a major product update.
Was the 2025 GMC Savana 3500 redesigned?
No, the 2025 GMC Savana 3500 was not redesigned. It retains the long-running body-on-frame construction and the same regular- and extended-wheelbase body styles.
Did the 2025 GMC Savana 3500 get new engines?
No, the engine lineup did not change for 2025. The 4.3-liter V6 remains standard, and the 6.6-liter V8 remains the upgrade engine.
How many people does the 2025 GMC Savana 3500 passenger van seat?
The 2025 Savana 3500 passenger van seats 12 in regular-wheelbase form and 15 with the extended wheelbase. Both LS and LT passenger trims use those capacities.
Which 2025 GMC Savana 3500 trims have lane-departure warning?
The 2025 LT Regular and LT Extended passenger vans have lane-departure warning. It did not become standard across the full Savana 3500 lineup for 2025.