2004 GMC Savana Passenger Van New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2004 GMC Savana?
After significant upgrades for 2003, the GMC Savana is largely unchanged for 2004. All GMC Savana models equipped to carry 15 passengers receive a standard StabiliTrak stability control system to help combat the potential for vehicle rollover. Other news is limited to the addition of a new assist handle for front passengers and the deletion of the driver-side illuminated visor vanity mirror.

Advantages of the 2004 GMC Savana:

• Legally capable of carrying nearly double the number of people that can fit inside a GMC Yukon XL
• Standard stability control on 15-passenger models
• Powerful lineup of V8 engines
• Available all-wheel-drive

Objections to the 2004 GMC Savana:

• Interior parts and pieces look and feel inexpensive

Editor's Advice:
General Motors fields the most modern full-size vans on the market in the 2004 GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express. Recently updated, and last redesigned for 1996, these workhorses feature powerful V8 engines and, on 15-passenger models, a standard stability control system. Plus, all-wheel-drive is available; a full-size van exclusive. Though the Dodge Sprinter (a rebadged European-market Mercedes-Benz commercial van) is a compelling alternative, we recommend the GMC Savana if a full-size van is what you need.