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2015 GMC Truck Savana

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Savana.

The 2015 GMC Truck Savana is specified for 5W-30 oil viscosity with a 6.0-quart engine oil capacity. Within a model complaint history spanning from 1994 to 2026, this iteration sits between a peak of 54 complaints in 1999 and a low of one complaint in 1994. This positioning provides a concrete benchmark for the vehicle's reliability relative to the model's historical extremes.

Model year201620152002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12690386. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12690386 alt 12691158
Engine air filter22909882 alt 20815924
Fuel filter19259252 alt 12646512
Spark plug12680072
Battery88866305 alt 88866306
Front wiper blades15214346
Serpentine belt19210691 alt 12637202
Thermostat12680544 alt 89018168

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, SAE 75W · SYNTHETIC in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 62.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 88861003
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.0
Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity8.6 inch
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · SYNTHETIC

Engine torques

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts42
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts42
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts42.0 ft-lbs
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug62.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission38.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)103.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket107.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle66.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket66.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts83.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 151.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new retaining nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAc Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number79
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca
Standard BCI Group Number78

Service checks

Primary Fuel Pump Pressure1450 engine cranking psi

Brakes

ABS Sensor Torque9.3
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0001
Maximum Rotor Runout0.005

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8515 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8515 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
147.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30 degrees, Step 3: 3047 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts 1-10:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
370 degrees; M8 Bolts 11-15:70 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts 1-10:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
370 degrees; M8 Bolts 11-15:70 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old M12 bolts. Reuse M8 Bolts. Coat all bolts with clean engine oil. · M12 Bolts

137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
259.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
360 degrees60 degrees
460 degrees; M8 Bolts60 degrees
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 6,000 miWheel Lug Nut (torque)
Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V295000Visibility:Power Window Devices And ControlsReported 03/05/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…

18V267000EquipmentReported 26/04/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana… Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Savana take?

6.0 qt of SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to the dexos specification, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Savana have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.