2025 GMC Savana Maintenance Schedule User Guide
Use our comprehensive 2025 GMC Savana maintenance plan to avoid expensive problems. This book helps you maintain your van operating smoothly, safely, and effectively—mile after mile—with everything from regular oil changes to tire rotations and inspections. Let’s keep it ready for the road!
Maintenance Schedule
Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
Tires are rotated to achieve a more uniform wear for all tyres. The first rotation is the most important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tyres as soon as possible, check for proper tyre inflation pressure, and check for damaged tyres or wheels. If the unusual wear continues after the rotation, check the wheel alignment. See When It Is Time for New Tyres and Wheel Replacement.
- Perform Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection. See Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI) .
- Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care.
Extended Idle Use
When the vehicle is used in a way that requires extended idle time, one hour of use shall be deemed the same as 53 km (33 mi). See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 80 for the hour meter.
Additional Required Services Normal Service
Fleet Vehicles Without Engine Oil Life System
- Replace engine oil and filter every 5,000 km (3,000 mi).
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
- Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change the engine oil and filter, and reset the oil life system. Or when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1,000 km/ 600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may
not indicate the need for vehicle service for up to a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained - technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5,000 km/3,000 mi since the last service. Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed.
Every 72 000 km (45,000 mi)
- Replace the engine air filter. Or every 48 months, whichever occurs first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed.
Every 156 000 km (97,500 mi)
- Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.
Every 240 000 km (150,000 mi)
- Drain and fill the engine cooling system. Or every six years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System.
Severe Conditions Requiring More Frequent Maintenance
- Public service, military, or commercial use vehicles to include the following:
- Ambulances, police cars, and emergency rescue vehicles.
- Civilian vehicles such as light-duty pick-up trucks, SUVs, and passenger cars that are used in military applications.
- Recovery vehicles such as tow trucks and flatbed single-vehicle carriers or any vehicle that is consistently used in towing trailers or other loads.
- High-use commercial vehicles such as courier delivery vehicles, private security patrol vehicles, or any vehicles that operate on a 24–hour basis.
- Any vehicle consistently operated in a high sand or dust environment such as those used on oil pipelines and similar applications.
- Vehicles that are regularly used for short trips of 6 km (4 mi) or less.
The oil life indicator will show you when to change the oil and filter. Under severe conditions, the indicator may come on before 12,000 km (7,500 mi).
Footnote: Under extreme driving conditions listed above, it may be necessary to replace your spark plugs at more frequent intervals. For further assistance in determining the most suitable service maintenance intervals for your vehicle, please contact your authorized GM Dealer.
Extreme service is for vehicles mainly driven off-road in four-wheel drive or used in farming, mining, forestry, or snow ploughing.
Additional Required Services Severe Service Owner’s Manual
Every 72 000 km (45,000 mi)
- Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Owner Checks and Services
Every Five Years
- Replace brake fluid.
Every Seven Years
- Replace the Air Conditioning Desiccant every seven years. The air conditioning system requires maintenance every seven years. This service requires the replacement of the desiccant to help the longevity and efficient operation of the air conditioning system. This service can be complex. See your dealer.
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
A Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI) completed by a GM dealer technician is a maintenance assessment of your vehicle. The benefit of the MPVI is to identify and inform the customer of service items that require immediate attention and those that may require attention in the future. The technician will perform the following checks on your vehicle. For a complete list of checks, inspections, and services, see your dealer.
Some items may not apply to your vehicle and/or region.
Diagnostics
- OnStar active, if equipped
- Service history/recall check
Engine Oil and Filter
- Engine oil
- Oil life monitor
- Reset the oil life monitor
Exterior Lights
- Visual inspection
Windshield and Wipers
- Visual inspection
Battery
- Battery visual inspection
- Battery test results
- Battery cables and connections
Systems, Fluids, and Visible Leak Inspection
- Engine oil
- Transmission
- Drive axle
- Transfer case
- Engine cooling system
- Power steering, if equipped
- Fuel system
- Windshield washer fluid
Tire Inspection
- Tire pressure, tread depth, and wear
- Rotation, if applicable
- Alignment check, optional
- Reset tyre pressure monitor
- Check tyre sealant expiration date, if equipped
- Check spare tyre, if equipped
Brakes
- Check brake system
Visible and Functional Inspections
- Seat belt components
- Exhaust system
- Accelerator pedal
- Passenger compartment air filter, if equipped
- Engine air filter
- Hoses
- Belts
- Shocks and struts
- Steering components
- Axle boots or driveshaft and u-joints
- Compartment lift struts, if equipped
- Floor mats are secured, no interference with
pedals - Horn
- Ignition lock, if equipped
- Starter switch
- Evaporative control system
Lubricate
- Chassis components
Special Application Services
- Vehicles with Dual Wheels: Check dual wheel nut torque at 160, 1 600, and 10,000 km (100, 1,000, and 6,000 mi) of driving. Repeat this service whenever a tyre/wheel is serviced or removed.
- Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components with every oil change.
- Have underbody flushing service performed. See “Underbody Maintenance” in Exterior Care.
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.
| Usage | Fluid/Lubricant |
| Automatic Transmission | DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid. |
| Chassis Lubrication, Parking Brake Cable Guides | Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. |
| Engine Coolant | 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. |
| Engine Oil | Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. |
| Hydraulic Brake System | DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid. |
| Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges | Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer. |
| Power Steering System | GM Power Steering Fluid. See your dealer. |
| Rear Axle | See your dealer. |
| Windshield Washer | Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. |
Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
| Date | Odometer Reading | Serviced By | Services Performed |
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