2016 GMC Savana repair manual
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2016 GMC Savana - OEM Factory Repair Manual
About the GMC Savana
The Savana is GMC's full-size van, built alongside the Chevrolet Express from 2000 to 2023. Engines include gas V6 and V8 options and the 6.6- and 2.8-liter Duramax diesels.
- 2500 Cargo Van, RWD
- 2500 Extended Cargo Van, RWD
- 3500 Cargo Van, RWD
- 3500 Cutaway, RWD
- 3500 Extended Cargo Van, RWD
- 4500 Cutaway, RWD
- LS 2500 Passenger Van, RWD
- LS 3500 Extended Passenger Van, RWD
- LS 3500 Passenger Van, RWD
- LT 2500 Passenger Van, RWD
- LT 3500 Extended Passenger Van, RWD
- LT 3500 Passenger Van, RWD
- Review repair procedures before starting a job (from routine maintenance to major repairs)
- Understand component layouts with technical illustrations (procedures are explained step by step)
- Follow electrical connections using wiring diagrams.
- Plan your work and discuss recommended repairs with your mechanic (or double-check a quote)
About the 2016 GMC Savana
Your 2016 GMC Savana is from the Savana (GMT600/GMT610) generation, which covers model years 1996–2026. Most procedures are shared with the other years of this generation, but engines, options and wiring changed from year to year, so the manual is made for the 2016 model year.
Check the model year on your VIN: on a 2016 vehicle the 10th character of the 17-digit VIN is “G”. Vehicles built for North America always carry the model year in that position; on some European or Australian vehicles it may be left unused, so in that case go by the registration papers or the build plate.
At about 10 years old, a 2016 vehicle often needs work on the cooling system, timing components, suspension bushings, motor mounts and corroded electrical connectors, all jobs where the exact factory procedure and torque values save time.
Same generation: 2000 GMC Savana, 2001 GMC Savana, 2002 GMC Savana, 2003 GMC Savana, 2004 GMC Savana, 2005 GMC Savana, 2006 GMC Savana, 2007 GMC Savana, 2008 GMC Savana, 2009 GMC Savana, 2010 GMC Savana, 2011 GMC Savana, 2012 GMC Savana, 2013 GMC Savana, 2014 GMC Savana, 2015 GMC Savana, 2017 GMC Savana, 2018 GMC Savana, 2019 GMC Savana, 2020 GMC Savana, 2021 GMC Savana, 2022 GMC Savana, 2023 GMC Savana.
All GMC Savana model years: 2000 · 2001 · 2002 · 2003 · 2004 · 2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023
- 2500 Cargo Van, RWD
- 2500 Extended Cargo Van, RWD
- 3500 Cargo Van, RWD
- 3500 Cutaway, RWD
- 3500 Extended Cargo Van, RWD
- 4500 Cutaway, RWD
- LS 2500 Passenger Van, RWD
- LS 3500 Extended Passenger Van, RWD
- LS 3500 Passenger Van, RWD
- LT 2500 Passenger Van, RWD
- LT 3500 Extended Passenger Van, RWD
- LT 3500 Passenger Van, RWD
4.8L V8
6.0L V8
6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel Duramax
