2020 GMC Savana towing capacity

Max tow rating

10,000lb

Cargo Van RWD 2500 135", 4.3L.
Base trim: 10,000 lb.

Trailer check

Trailer weight, lbTrim

Yes. 8,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating: 10,000 lb
80% rule: Up to 8,000 lb
Margin: 2,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed: III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight: 157% of 5,093 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Pounds. Blue: fits under 8,000 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating: 10,000 lb
80% of the rating: 8,000 lb
Hitch class at max: IV, up to 10,000 lb

What it can pull at 8,000 lb
Trailer	Loaded weight	Fits
Teardrop camper	1,000 to 2,500 lb	Yes
Utility trailer	1,000 to 3,000 lb	Yes
Pop-up camper	1,500 to 3,000 lb	Yes
Boat on a trailer	2,000 to 6,000 lb	Yes
Small travel trailer	3,000 to 5,000 lb	Yes
Mid-size travel trailer	5,000 to 7,500 lb	Yes
Car on a car hauler	5,500 to 7,500 lb	Yes
Large travel trailer	7,500 to 10,000 lb	Some, up to 8,000 lb
Fifth wheel	10,000 to 16,000 lb	No

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 10,000 lb: Cargo Van RWD 2500 135", $32,500.

2020 GMC Savana tow rating by trim
Trim	Engine	Drivetrain	Tow rating	Payload	GVWR	Curb weight	MSRP
Cargo Van RWD 2500 135"	4.3L	RWD	10,000 lb	3,507 lb	8,600 lb	5,093 lb	$32,500
Cargo Van RWD 2500 155"	4.3L	RWD	10,000 lb	3,285 lb	8,600 lb	5,315 lb	$34,400
Cargo Van RWD 3500 135"	4.3L	RWD	10,000 lb	4,503 lb	9,600 lb	5,097 lb	$35,600
Cargo Van RWD 3500 155"	4.3L	RWD	10,000 lb	4,282 lb	9,600 lb	5,318 lb	$36,400
2500 Cargo Regular RWD	4.3L 6cyl	RWD	10,000 lb	3,280 lb	8,541 lb	5,261 lb	N/A
3500 Cargo Regular RWD	6.0L 8cyl	RWD	10,000 lb	4,282 lb	9,570 lb	5,288 lb	N/A
2500 Cargo Extended RWD	4.3L 6cyl	RWD	10,000 lb	3,060 lb	8,543 lb	5,483 lb	N/A
3500 Cargo Extended RWD	6.0L 8cyl	RWD	10,000 lb	4,066 lb	9,552 lb	5,486 lb	N/A
Commercial Cutaway 3500 Van 177" RWD	6.0L 8cyl	RWD	9,600 lb	7,328 lb	12,300 lb	4,972 lb	$33,200
Commercial Cutaway 4500 Van 159" RWD	6.0L 8cyl	RWD	9,600 lb	9,265 lb	14,200 lb	4,935 lb	$35,000
Commercial Cutaway 4500 Van 177" RWD	6.0L 8cyl	RWD	9,600 lb	9,228 lb	14,200 lb	4,972 lb	$36,000
Passenger RWD 2500 135" LS	4.3L 6cyl	RWD	9,600 lb	2,770 lb	8,600 lb	5,830 lb	$36,400
Passenger RWD 2500 135" LT	4.3L 6cyl	RWD	9,600 lb	2,770 lb	8,600 lb	5,830 lb	$36,400
Passenger RWD 3500 135" LS	4.3L 6cyl	RWD	9,600 lb	3,760 lb	9,600 lb	5,840 lb	$37,600
Passenger RWD 3500 135" LT	4.3L 6cyl	RWD	9,600 lb	3,760 lb	9,600 lb	5,840 lb	$37,600
2500 Passenger LS RWD	4.3L 6cyl	RWD	9,600 lb	N/A	N/A	5,990 lb	N/A
2500 Passenger LT RWD	6.0L 8cyl	RWD	9,600 lb	N/A	N/A	5,990 lb	N/A
3500 Passenger LS RWD	4.3L 6cyl	RWD	9,600 lb	3,536 lb	9,558 lb	6,022 lb	N/A
3500 Passenger LT RWD	6.0L 8cyl	RWD	9,600 lb	3,140 lb	9,162 lb	6,022 lb	N/A
Passenger RWD 3500 155" LS	4.3L 6cyl	RWD	9,200 lb	3,431 lb	9,600 lb	6,169 lb	$38,400
Passenger RWD 3500 155" LT	4.3L 6cyl	RWD	9,200 lb	3,431 lb	9,600 lb	6,169 lb	$38,400
3500 Passenger LS Extended RWD	6.0L 8cyl	RWD	9,200 lb	3,140 lb	9,470 lb	6,330 lb	N/A
3500 Passenger LT Extended RWD	6.0L 8cyl	RWD	9,200 lb	3,140 lb	9,470 lb	6,330 lb	N/A

No rating listed: 8 trims.

Max rating by year

Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 10,000 lb.

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What can tow 10,000 lb? 12 models (2026)

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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