GMC Savana 3500 towing capacity
The 2020 GMC Savana 3500 is rated for up to 9,600 lbs with a conventional ball hitch, in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
2020 GMC Savana 3500, highest published rating9,600 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Most are rated lower, so find yours in the year tables.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2020 GMC Savana 3500
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Van, Regular Wheelbase RWDtable does not name the hitch; hitch set to conventional because page 41 (Savana Passenger overview) calls the maximum 'MAXIMUM CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING 9,600 LBS' | Vortec 6.0L V8 FlexFuel/6.0L V8 Gas | RWD | 3.42 | 9,600 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 42 | |
| Passenger Van, Extended Wheelbase RWDtable does not name the hitch; hitch set to conventional because page 41 (Savana Passenger overview) calls the maximum 'MAXIMUM CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING 9,600 LBS' | Vortec 6.0L V8 FlexFuel/6.0L V8 Gas | RWD | 3.42 | 9,200 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 42 | |
| Passenger Van, Regular Wheelbase RWDtable does not name the hitch; hitch set to conventional because page 41 (Savana Passenger overview) calls the maximum 'MAXIMUM CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING 9,600 LBS' | 4.3L V6 | RWD | 3.42 | 6,700 lbs | 13,000 lbs | p. 42 | |
| Passenger Van, Extended Wheelbase RWDtable does not name the hitch; hitch set to conventional because page 41 (Savana Passenger overview) calls the maximum 'MAXIMUM CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING 9,600 LBS' | 4.3L V6 | RWD | 3.42 | 6,300 lbs | 13,000 lbs | p. 42 | |
| Passenger Van, Regular Wheelbase RWDtable does not name the hitch; hitch set to conventional because page 41 (Savana Passenger overview) calls the maximum 'MAXIMUM CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING 9,600 LBS' | 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel | RWD | 3.42 | 5,700 lbs | 13,000 lbs | p. 42 | |
| Passenger Van, Extended Wheelbase RWDtable does not name the hitch; hitch set to conventional because page 41 (Savana Passenger overview) calls the maximum 'MAXIMUM CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING 9,600 LBS' | 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel | RWD | 3.42 | 5,300 lbs | 13,000 lbs | p. 42 |
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Van, Regular Wheelbase RWDhitch type not stated for Savana Cargo ratings in this guide; hitch left null | Vortec 6.0L V8 FlexFuel/6.0L V8 Gas | RWD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 40 | |
| Cargo Van, Extended Wheelbase RWDhitch type not stated for Savana Cargo ratings in this guide; hitch left null | Vortec 6.0L V8 FlexFuel/6.0L V8 Gas | RWD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 40 | |
| Cargo Van, Regular Wheelbase RWDhitch type not stated for Savana Cargo ratings in this guide; hitch left null | 4.3L V6 | RWD | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 13,000 lbs | p. 40 | |
| Cargo Van, Extended Wheelbase RWDhitch type not stated for Savana Cargo ratings in this guide; hitch left null | 4.3L V6 | RWD | 3.42 | 7,200 lbs | 13,000 lbs | p. 40 | |
| Cargo Van, Regular Wheelbase RWDhitch type not stated for Savana Cargo ratings in this guide; hitch left null | 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel | RWD | 3.42 | 6,200 lbs | 13,000 lbs | p. 40 | |
| Cargo Van, Extended Wheelbase RWDhitch type not stated for Savana Cargo ratings in this guide; hitch left null | 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel | RWD | 3.42 | 6,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | p. 40 |
Source: 2020 GMC Trailering Guide