2023 GMC Savana towing capacity
Max tow rating
10,000lb
- Cargo Van RWD 2500 135", 4.3L.
- Base trim: 10,000 lb.
Trailer check
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 5,104 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
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
| 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", $38,100.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Van RWD 2500 135" | 4.3L | RWD | 10,000 lb | 3,496 lb | 8,600 lb | 5,104 lb | $38,100 |
| Cargo Van RWD 2500 155" | 4.3L | RWD | 10,000 lb | 3,275 lb | 8,600 lb | 5,325 lb | $40,000 |
| Cargo Van RWD 3500 135" | 4.3L | RWD | 10,000 lb | 4,492 lb | 9,600 lb | 5,108 lb | $41,200 |
| Cargo Van RWD 3500 155" | 4.3L | RWD | 10,000 lb | 4,272 lb | 9,600 lb | 5,328 lb | $42,000 |
| 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 | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 10,000 lb | 4,280 lb | 9,546 lb | 5,266 lb | N/A |
| 2500 Cargo Extended Extended RWD | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 10,000 lb | 3,060 lb | 8,543 lb | 5,483 lb | N/A |
| 3500 Cargo Extended Extended RWD | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 10,000 lb | 4,060 lb | 9,547 lb | 5,487 lb | N/A |
| 2500 Passenger LS RWD | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 9,600 lb | 2,767 lb | 8,600 lb | 5,833 lb to 5,991 lb | $42,300 |
| 2500 Passenger LT RWD | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 9,600 lb | 2,767 lb | 8,600 lb | 5,833 lb to 5,991 lb | $42,300 |
| Passenger RWD 3500 135" LS | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 9,600 lb | 3,757 lb | 9,600 lb | 5,843 lb | $43,500 |
| Passenger RWD 3500 135" LT | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 9,600 lb | 3,757 lb | 9,600 lb | 5,843 lb | $43,500 |
| 3500 Passenger LS Regular RWD | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 9,600 lb | N/A | N/A | 6,001 lb | N/A |
| 3500 Passenger LT Regular RWD | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 9,600 lb | N/A | N/A | 6,001 lb | N/A |
| Passenger RWD 3500 155" LS | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 9,200 lb | 3,427 lb | 9,600 lb | 6,173 lb | $44,300 |
| Passenger RWD 3500 155" LT | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 9,200 lb | 3,427 lb | 9,600 lb | 6,173 lb | $44,300 |
| 3500 Passenger LS Extended Extended RWD | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 9,200 lb | 3,140 lb | 9,471 lb | 6,331 lb | N/A |
| 3500 Passenger LT Extended Extended RWD | 4.3L 6cyl | RWD | 9,200 lb | 3,140 lb | 9,471 lb | 6,331 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 6 trims.
Max rating by year
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.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree