2012 GMC Savana 1500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2012 GMC Savana 1500 covers five trims, Base, LS, LT, SL and SLE, on four bodies, the three-door and four-door standard cargo vans and the three-door and four-door standard passenger vans. Its two engines are the flex-fuel 5.3L V8 of 325 cubic inches and the gasoline 4.3L V6 of 262, each naturally aspirated with overhead valves. Both are documented in full, with the specifications, tightening sequences, wiring diagrams and diagnostic procedures that the rest of the van also receives.
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
- 3-door standard passenger van
- 4-door standard passenger van
- 4-door standard cargo van
Trims covered
- Base
- LS
- LT
- SL
- SLE
Known issues on the 2012 Savana 1500. A single owner complaint is logged with NHTSA against this model year, and it concerns the fuel and propulsion system. That is the part of the van the manual treats most closely, because two different engines and a flex-fuel calibration have to be diagnosed with the right pressure specifications, injector and pump tests and torque values. Beyond it, the transmission and driveline, hydraulic brakes, suspension, steering, restraints, body and electrical systems each have their own procedures, wiring diagrams and specifications.
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.
ON MY SECOND GMC SAVANNA 1500 VAN, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT FUEL IS LEAKING OUT THE SIDE OF MY FUEL FILLER PIPE, SLOWLY THEN HEAVILY WHEN I FUEL IT UP. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE I HAD WITH MY OLD 2003 GMC
