1996 GMC Savana 1500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1996 GMC Savana 1500 has three gasoline engines to account for: the 5.0L V8 at 305 cubic inches, the 4.3L V6 at 262 and the 5.7L V8 at 350, all overhead-valve and naturally aspirated. The van itself is straightforward by comparison, built as a three-door standard cargo van or a three-door standard passenger van in Base or SLE trim. Engine mechanical, fuel, ignition and cooling specifications are given separately for each of the three, alongside the shared chassis and body procedures.
Engines covered
- 5.0L V8 (305 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 3-door standard cargo van
- 3-door standard passenger van
Trims covered
- Base
- SLE
Known issues on the 1996 Savana 1500. Three recalls are on the federal record. One of the four rear axle U-bolts can break, which lets the leaf spring lift away from the axle under rebound, braking or cornering and can take vehicle control with it. Passenger vans in this group developed fuel odors and leakage, a fire risk near any ignition source. Aftermarket combination corner and bumper lamps that do not meet the lighting standard reduce how well the van is seen. Of 37 complaints, seven cite the fuel system, six the service brakes and five visibility.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
