What are the ways to check the operation of a water pump on GMC Savana?

Water pump failure can lead to overheating, there are several ways to check the operation of the water pump while it is installed on the engine. Excessive bearing wear can be identified by attempting to move the water pump pulley horizontally or vertically. To replace the water pump, the coolant must be drained and various components such as the air cleaner assembly, radiator shroud, fan/clutch assembly, and drive removed. The specific steps for removal and installation vary depending on the engine type. Coolant should be added to the specified level and the coolant level checked. Also, it is important to bleed the cooling system of air and check for any coolant leaks around the water pump and hoses.

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GMC Savana Water Pump Kit
Part Number: 12681417
$288.26 MSRP: $561.92
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- Other Name: Pump Kit, Water; Water Pump
- Replaced by: 19434033
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2020 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CUTAWAY, 1 TON PASSENGER, 1/2 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1/2 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1/2 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 1/2 TON PASSENGER SAVANA, 3/4 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 4.8L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex
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GMC Savana Pump Kit, Wat
Part Number: 12703898
$186.80 MSRP: $364.18
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- Other Name: Water Pump
- Replaces: 12681184, 12686763, 19256261
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- 2003-2006 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CUTAWAY, 1 TON PASSENGER, 1/2 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1/2 TON PASSENGER SAVANA, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.0L
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GMC Savana Water Pump Assembly
Part Number: 12637105
$257.52 MSRP: $482.35
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly, Water ; Pump, Engine Coolant; Water Pump
- Replaces: 98098889, 97372515, 98031233
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- 2006-2016 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CUTAWAY, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 8 Cyl 6.6L Diesel
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GMC Savana Engine Coolant Pump Kit
Part Number: 89060527
$233.97 MSRP: $456.07
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- Other Name: Pump Kit,Water; Water Pump, Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 12528917, 89017748, 12532528
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1996-2014 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EXPRESS, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAVANA, 1 TON PASSENGER, 1/2 TON CARGO, 1/2 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1/2 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1/2 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 1/2 TON PASSENGER SAVANA, 3/4 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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GMC Savana Water Pump Assembly
Part Number: 12645126
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly, Water; Water Pump
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- 2017-2022 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 4 Cyl 2.8L Diesel
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GMC Savana PUMP ASM-WAT
Part Number: 12717097
$166.16 MSRP: $493.96
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- Replaced by: 12740339
- Replaces: 12687632, 12707676
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2018-2024 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CUTAWAY, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Savana Pump Kit, Wat
Part Number: 12708487
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- Other Name: Water Pump
- Replaces: 12456326, 12527759, 19168601
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1998-2000 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EXPRESS, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAVANA, 1 TON PASSENGER | 8 Cyl 7.4L
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GMC Savana Engine Coolant Pump Kit
Part Number: 19168610
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- Other Name: Pump Kit,Water; Water Pump, Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 12534772, 12530176, 88894036
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- 1996-1998 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EXPRESS, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAVANA, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO EXPRESS, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER EXPRESS, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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GMC Savana Engine Coolant Pump Kit
Part Number: 19168609
$248.38 MSRP: $484.18
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- Other Name: Pump Kit,Water; Water Pump
- Replaces: 88894035, 12456231
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1999 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAVANA, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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GMC Savana PUMP ASM-WAT
Part Number: 12725728
$283.84 MSRP: $553.28
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Water Pump
- Replaced by: 12735409
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RV CUTAWAY, 1 TON PASSENGER, 3/4 TON CARGO SAVANA, 3/4 TON PASSENGER SAVANA | 8 Cyl 6.6L
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GMC Savana Water Pump Kit
Part Number: 12685964
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump Kit, Wat; Water Pump
- Replaces: 89017773, 89017694, 88893907
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 GMC Savana | 1 TON CARGO SAVANA, 1 TON COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SAVANA, 1 TON PASSENGER | 8 Cyl 8.1L

GMC Savana Water Pump

The Water Pump in your GMC Savana sends coolant through the block and radiator to prevent the engine from overheating. On major models, the Water Pump is belt driven from the crankshaft. An impeller spins, drawing coolant from the lower radiator hose and pumps it into engine internals. More recent models also feature electric Water Pump arrangements, allowing for a decoupled mechanical Water Pump to deliver smoother water flow at low rpm, with a small fuel economy benefit. For both mechanical and electric design Water Pumps, the base-runner pump must be in an aluminum housing. The shaft is supported by bearings, which must be sealed tight to exclude the bearing from fluid. Inside the bearing housing is a special-shaped impeller. It forces coolant to the thermostat. From there, it goes back to the radiator to shed heat. The earlier designs using cast iron were heavier, but they perform the same basic task, so the main difference is weight and corrosion resistance. The coolant that comes through the pump's weep hole when it ages, grinding noises made by the pump, or climbing temperature gauges warn Savana owners of a failure in the heart of the cooling circuit. Prompt replacement enables full circulation of the coolant and prevents the powerful GMC engine from warping and cracking due to excessive heat. Overall, the dependable Water Pump remains a small but vital part that lets every GMC Savana cruise smoothly without fear of overheating.

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Q: What are the ways to check the operation of a water pump on GMC Savana?
A:
Water pump failure can lead to overheating, there are several ways to check the operation of the water pump while it is installed on the engine. Excessive bearing wear can be identified by attempting to move the water pump pulley horizontally or vertically. To replace the water pump, the coolant must be drained and various components such as the air cleaner assembly, radiator shroud, fan/clutch assembly, and drive removed. The specific steps for removal and installation vary depending on the engine type. Coolant should be added to the specified level and the coolant level checked. Also, it is important to bleed the cooling system of air and check for any coolant leaks around the water pump and hoses.