2013 GMC Savana 1500 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2013 GMC Savana 1500 documents the flex-fuel 5.3L V8 and the gasoline 4.3L V6, both overhead-valve and naturally aspirated, in a van sold as a three-door or four-door standard cargo van and a three-door or four-door standard passenger van. Base, LS, LT, SL and SLE trims are all covered. A van of this age is usually bought used and worked hard, and the value here is having the factory specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics gathered in one place.
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 2013 Savana 1500. The two owner complaints logged with NHTSA against this model year both concern the tires. Wheel and tire service is covered in this manual through mounting and balancing procedures, the wheel nut torque specification and its tightening sequence, and the inspection limits that decide when a wheel or tire should be replaced. Around that sit the brake, suspension and steering chapters, since uneven tire wear usually traces back to alignment or a worn front-end component, each with its own specifications and diagnostic steps.
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 359 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
