1999 GMC Savana 1500 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1999 GMC Savana 1500 is written for the three-door standard cargo and standard passenger vans in Base and SLE trim, with the shop expected to meet any of three listed engines: a 5.0L V8, a 4.3L V6 or a 5.7L V8, each overhead-valve, naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled. Lubrication, cooling and fuel specifications differ between them and are given individually, while the brake, steering, suspension and body procedures, with their torque values and diagrams, apply across the range.

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 1999 Savana 1500. One recall is on the federal record, and it concerns replacement racing oil filters that can seal inadequately, losing engine oil and creating a fire risk. One owner complaint is logged with NHTSA, on the tires. Oil pressure specifications, lubrication system service and the torque figures for the fittings involved are all part of the engine section, and the wheel and tire content carries the inflation, mounting and fastener torque data that go with the sizes fitted to this van, along with the inspection limits for the wheels themselves.