2009 GMC Savana 3500
Introduction:
The 2009 GMC Savana 3500 is a full-size van available with three engine options and three transmission options. It is powered by a 4.8L V8 (301 hp, 329 lb-ft torque), a 5.3L V8 (310 hp, 330 lb-ft torque), or a 6.0L V8 (366 hp, 380 lb-ft torque). The 4.8L V8 comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission, the 5.3L V8 comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission, and the 6.0L V8 comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Savana 3500 is praised for its spacious interior, powerful engines, and towing capabilities. However, it has been criticized for its poor fuel economy, outdated interior, and lack of safety features.
Engine
4.8L V8 with 4-speed automatic transmission
Intake manifold gasket failure: Intake manifold gasket fails, causing coolant and oil leaks. Description/Symptoms: Coolant and oil leaks, rough idle, engine overheating. Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+ Recalls: NHTSA Campaign Number 16V342000
Throttle position sensor failure: Throttle position sensor fails, causing erratic engine behavior. Description/Symptoms: Engine surging, hesitation, poor acceleration. Solution: Replace throttle position sensor. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300+ Recalls: None Found
4.8L V8 with 6-speed manual transmission
- Clutch failure: Clutch fails, causing difficulty shifting or slipping. Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, slipping clutch. Solution: Replace clutch. Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500+ Recalls: None Found
5.3L V8 with 4-speed automatic transmission
- No Issues Found
5.3L V8 with 6-speed automatic transmission
- Transmission control module failure: Transmission control module fails, causing erratic shifting or loss of gears. Description/Symptoms: Erratic shifting, loss of gears, limp mode. Solution: Replace transmission control module. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+ Recalls: None Found
6.0L V8 with 6-speed automatic transmission
- No Issues Found
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
- No Issues Found
6-speed automatic transmission
- No Issues Found
Suspension
- No Issues Found
Electrical
- No Issues Found
Exterior
- No Issues Found
Interior
Heater core failure: Heater core fails, causing lack of heat in cabin. Description/Symptoms: Cold air from vents. Solution: Replace heater core. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+ Recalls: None Found
Radio malfunction: Radio malfunctions, including loss of sound or display issues. Description/Symptoms: Loss of sound, intermittent operation, display issues. Solution: Replace radio. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+ Recalls: None Found
Summary:
Overall, the 2009 GMC Savana 3500 has a few common issues, but they are generally not severe or expensive to fix. The most common engine issue is intake manifold gasket failure on the 4.8L V8 engine, while the most common transmission issue is transmission control module failure on the 5.3L V8 engine with 6-speed automatic transmission. The most common interior issue is heater core failure, which can cause a lack of heat in the cabin.