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2020 GMC Truck Savana 3500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Savana 3500.

The 2020 GMC Truck Savana 3500 takes 6.0 qt of 5W-40 engine oil.

Model year2025202320212020

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78. Diesel Vehicles may require 2 batteries. · 770 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. 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. Diesel Vehicles may require 2 batteries. · 770 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT245/75R16/E 120/116SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742 alt 12690386
Engine air filter84373974 alt 84612001
Fuel filter84428486
Spark plug12680072 alt 12622441
Front wiper blades15214346
Serpentine belt12679333 alt 19210691
Thermostat89018168 alt 12650486

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-40 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid6L90: Dexron VI, 8L90: Dexron HP
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6L90
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.0 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity2.11 pt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)11.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug9.5" Axle: 24.0, 10.5 Axle: 55.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug9.5" Axle: NS, 10.5 Axle: 24.0 ft-lbs
Differential Fill Plug9.5
Differential drain Plug10.5
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 30.0; Rear: 18.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle118.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)760 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)760 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity11.00-12.00 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Primary Fuel Pump Pressure1885 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-94
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50-94
Engine Oil Pressure10
Engine Oil Pressure22
Engine Oil Pressure22
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 13.0; Rear: 10.3
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring DepthFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.059
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: 0.001; Rear: 0.001
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.005; Rear: 0.005

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1103.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 175°-185°103 ft. lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket — tightening sequence 1 stages
1103.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 175°-185°103 ft. lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
160°-75°
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°48 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 40°22 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85°15 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: Loosen 360° Step 3: 59.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 200°111 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: Loosen 360° Step 3: 59.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 125°111 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Use current crankshaft bolt and tighten 240.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Remove crankshaft bolt and discard., Step 3: Check for a recess of .094-.176" of the crankshaft into the balancer bore., Step 4: Use replacement bolt and tighten to 110.0 ft. lbs., Step 5: Loosen 360°., Step 6: 59.0 ft. lbs., Step 7: Balancer Bolt with Flanged Head 125°., Step 8: Balancer Bolt with rotating washer 200°.240 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 110° Step 3: 110° Step 4: 110°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90° Step 3: 60°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 60°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M8 Bolts22 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90° Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 60°37 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 74.015 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90° Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 60°37 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: Back off 180° Step 3: 17.020 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
14.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 7.04 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 15.011 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.6 ft. lbs.3.6 ft. lbs
27.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep When using the existing cylinder head: Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards. 17.0 ft. lbs. · When using a new cylinder head: Step 1: 20.0 ft. lbs.

2Loosen 180°
317.0
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°37 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 110° Outer cap bolts Step 1: 15.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 80° Side cap bolts Step 1: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 60°15 ft. lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 18.09 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the 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) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 30,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)

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 2020 Savana 3500 take?

6.0 qt of Synthetic 5W-40 meeting Dexos 2 Standard, per the factory manual.