2003-2022 (2nd gen)

• Type: 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant.

• Capacity: 11.9 qt (11.3 L)

Hydraulic Brake System

• Type: Delco® Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

Windshield Washer

• Type: Optikleen® Washer Solvent.

Parking Brake Cable Guides

• Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Power Steering System

• Type: GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 89021186).

Automatic Transmission

• Type: DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges

• Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Chassis Lubrication

• Type: Chassis Lubricant(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. 

Front and Rear Axle

• Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Specification 9986115.

Carrier Assembly – Differential (Rear Drive Module) and Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)

• Type: SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88900401, in Canada 89021678).

Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints

• Type: Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Constant Velocity Universal Joint

• Type: Chassis Lubricant(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl

• Type: Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Hood and Door Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Liftgate Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seats, and Fuel Door Hinge

• Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges

• Type: Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).

Weatherstrip Conditioning

• Type: Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Canada 992887).

Weatherstrip Squeaks

• Type: Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube   (GM Part No. U.S. 12371287,in Canada 10953437).

Powertrain

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Engine 

GMT600

• 4.3L L35 V6 (1996–2002)

• 4.3L LU3 V6 (2002)

• 5.0L L30 V8 (1996–2002)

• 5.7L L31 V8 (1996–2002)

• 7.4L L29 V8 (1996–2000)

• 8.1L L18 V8 (2001–2002)

• 6.5L Detroit Diesel V8 (1996–2002)

GMT610

• 2.8L Duramax I4 turbo-diesel (2017–present)

• 4.3L Vortec 4300/LU3 V6 (2003–2014)

• 4.3L EcoTec3 4300/LV1 V6 (2018–present)

• 4.8L Vortec 4800/LR4 V8 (2003–2007)

• 4.8L Vortec 4800/LY2 V8 (2008–2009)

• 4.8L Vortec 4800/L20 Flex-fuel V8 (2500/3500, 2010–2017)

• 5.3L Vortec 5300 LM7 V8 (2003–2007)

• 5.3L Vortec 5300/LMF Flex-fuel V8 (2008–2014)

• 6.0L Vortec 6000/LQ4 V8 (2003–2008)

• 6.0L Vortec 6000/L96 Flex-fuel V8 (2010–2020)

• 6.0L Vortec 6000/LC8 gasoline/CNG/LPG V8 (2018–2020)

• 6.6L Duramax Diesel V8 (2006–2016)

• 6.6L L8T V8 (2021–present)

Transmission

GMT600

• 4 speed automatic 4L60E (1500 series)

• 4-speed automatic 4L80E (2500 and 3500 series)

GMT610

• 4-speed automatic 4L60E on 1500 (2003–2014)

• 4-speed automatic 4L80E on 2500 and 3500 (2003–2009)

• 6-speed automatic 6L90-E on 2500 and 3500 (2010–present)

• 8-speed automatic 8L90-E on 2.8L Duramax and 4.3L Ecotec3 V6 engines (2017–present)

Fuel Consumption

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References

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1. 2003 GMC SAVANA Owners Manual

2. GMC SAVANA- Wikipedia.org

3. US Department of Energy - FuelEconomy.gov

4. NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration -  NHTSA.gov