2011 GMC Savana 1500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2011 GMC Savana 1500 pairs a flex-fuel 5.3L V8 with a gasoline 4.3L V6, both naturally aspirated overhead-valve engines, across standard-length cargo and passenger vans that were built with either three doors or four, in Base, LS and LT trim. Stability control, air bag and engine management systems are all part of the van by this point, and the manual documents them the way it documents mechanical work: specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and system diagnostics.
Engines covered
- 5.3L V8 (325 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel
- 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 3-door standard cargo van
- 4-door standard passenger van
- 3-door standard passenger van
- 4-door standard cargo van
Trims covered
- Base
- LS
- LT
Known issues on the 2011 Savana 1500. Four owner complaints are logged with NHTSA for this model year, single reports covering the fuel and propulsion system, the stability control system and the air bags. Each of those has its own diagnostic content in this manual, from fuel delivery and engine management tests for both engines, to wheel speed and stability control checks, to restraint system service with the precautions and torque values it requires. The remainder of the book covers the driveline, hydraulic brakes, suspension, steering and body with the same level of specification.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER C
A DAMAGED BRAKE HOSE MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REAR BRAKES AND INCREASE THE DISTANCE REQUI
DEALERS WILL SECURE THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE HOSE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, Y
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WI
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR AXLE CROSS PIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 1
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
Showing the 8 most recent of 331 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SAVANA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ATTEMPT
BROKE DOWN 5 OR 6 TIMES DUE TO THIS BROUGHT IT IN FOR ISSUES AFTER ONE YEAR. JUST SHUT DOWN DUE TO STABILATRAC ERROR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC SAVANA 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V117000 (AIR BAGS ) AND STATED THAT THE AUTHORIZED DEALER INSTALLED THE INCORRECT AIR B
