2026 GMC Savana 3500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 GMC Savana 3500 is a carryover with no major changes from 2025. Its engines, body styles, safety features, and cabin technology remain essentially the same.
About the 2026 GMC Savana 3500
First generation Savana, very late-cycle year on the long-running 2003-updated full-size van design.
For 2026, GMC positions the Savana 3500 as a straightforward heavy-duty van for buyers who value proven mechanicals, towing and payload capability, and easy upfitting more than modern cabin tech. In cargo form it is a simple work tool; in passenger form it is a no-nonsense shuttle for groups, churches, hotels, and commercial transport. Its main appeal is familiar V6/V8 power, regular or extended lengths, and durable, fleet-friendly packaging.
The Savana 3500 remains a simple, work-focused full-size van with a standard 4.3-liter V6, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and a 6.6-liter V8 elsewhere in the lineup. Cargo vans come in regular and extended lengths, offering up to 283.6 cubic feet behind the front row. Passenger versions seat 12 or 15 people and include rear climate controls, while LT models provide a slightly more polished group-transport setup.
2026 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 |
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| Bluetooth | ||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2026 GMC Savana 3500 compared with the 2025 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2026. The Savana 3500 carries over its engines, 8-speed automatic transmission, regular and extended bodies, safety equipment, and cabin technology from 2025.
Is the 2026 GMC Savana 3500 a redesign?
No, the 2026 GMC Savana 3500 is not a redesign. It continues on the same long-running full-size van design with no meaningful structural or styling updates.
Did the 2026 GMC Savana 3500 get a new engine or transmission?
No, the engine and transmission lineup carries over for 2026. The Savana 3500 retains a standard 4.3-liter V6, a 6.6-liter V8 elsewhere in the lineup, and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Did the 2026 GMC Savana 3500 receive new safety or technology features?
No lineup-wide safety or technology upgrades were introduced for 2026. The van continues with its existing equipment, including a rearview camera.
What cargo and passenger layouts carry over for the 2026 GMC Savana 3500?
The 2026 Savana 3500 retains regular- and extended-length cargo vans plus 12- and 15-passenger versions. The extended cargo van has 283.6 cubic feet behind the front row, while passenger models include rear climate controls.