By any automotive standard, the 2025 GMC Savana is positively ancient, introducing only minimal changes over the last 30 model years, save for a refresh for the 2003 model year. Nevertheless, the Savana continues to serve as a dependable solution for commercial and fleet operators, sharing its underpinnings with the equally stalwart Chevy Express. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the 2025 GMC Savana payload capacities.
Kicking things off is the lowest of the 2025 GMC Savana payload ratings, which belongs to the 2500 Passenger Van with the regular wheelbase and optional 6.6L V8, rated at 2,360 pounds. Choosing the standard 4.3L V6 increases capacity slightly to 2,550 pounds. The 2500 Cargo Van with the extended wheelbase allows for a higher payload, up to 3,060 pounds with the V6 and 2,790 pounds with the V8.
Stepping up to the 3500 series GMC Savana payload ratings, the Passenger Van variant with the regular wheelbase offers 3,540 pounds of payload when equipped with the V6, and 3,350 pounds with the V8. The extended 3500 Passenger Van is rated at 3,210 pounds (V6) and 3,320 pounds (V8). The 3500 Cargo Van with extended wheelbase tips those figures a bit higher, delivering 4,060 pounds with the V6 and 4,090 pounds with the V8.
Finally, the 2025 GMC Savana Cutaway variants offer the most robust payload capabilities of the lineup. The 3500 Cutaway with a 139-inch wheelbase supports 5,360 pounds (V6) or 5,130 pounds (V8). For maximum capacity, the 4500 Cutaway is the top performer, with the 159-inch wheelbase variant rated at 8,920 pounds and the 177-inch wheelbase variant rated at 8,870 pounds.
2025 GMC Savana Payload Capacities
| Configuration | 4.3L V6 LV1 | 6.6L V8 L8T |
|---|---|---|
| Payload (lbs / kg) | Payload (lbs / kg) | |
| 2500 Passenger Van Regular Wheelbase | 2,550 / 1,157 | 2,360 / 1,070 |
| 2500 Cargo Van Regular Wheelbase | 3,280 / 1,488 | 3,060 / 1,388 |
| 2500 Cargo Van Extended Wheelbase | 3,060 / 1,388 | 2,790 / 1,266 |
| 3500 Passenger Van Regular Wheelbase | 3,540 / 1,606 | 3,350 / 1,520 |
| 3500 Cargo Van Regular Wheelbase | 4,280 / 1,941 | 4,010 / 1,819 |
| 3500 Passenger Van Extended Wheelbase | 3,210 / 1,456 | 3,320 / 1,506 |
| 3500 Cargo Van Extended Wheelbase | 4,060 / 1,842 | 4,090 / 1,855 |
| 3500 Cutaway 139-Inch Wheelbase | 5,360 / 2,431 | 5,130 / 2,237 |
| 3500 Cutaway 159-Inch Wheelbase | - | 5,070 / 2,300 |
| 3500 Cutaway 177-Inch Wheelbase | - | 7,080 / 3,211 |
| 4500 Cutaway 159-Inch Wheelbase | - | 8,920 / 4,046 |
| 4500 Cutaway 177-Inch Wheelbase | - | 8,870 / 4,023 |
Customers have a total of two engines to choose from, including the naturally aspirated 4.3L V6 LV1 (276 horsepower, 298 pound-feet of torque), and the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T (401 horsepower, 464 pound-feet of torque). The V6 is offered as standard, while the V8 is optional.
As for pricing, the 2025 Savana starts at $43,795 for the 2500 Cargo Van, reaching $53,045 for the 2500 Extended LT Passenger variant. These figures include the updated $1,995 destination freight charge. Check out our previous coverage for more information.
The Savana rides on the GMT 610 platform. Production of the 2025 GMC Savana continues to take place the GM Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri. Cutaway variants are built by Navistar in Ohio.
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