2017 GMC Savana Cargo towing capacity
Up to 10,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 2500, 2500 2WD, VORTEC 6.0L V-8 VVT, 2WD, 3.42 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2017 GMC Savana Cargo towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Conventional | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| VORTEC 6.0L V-8 VVT | 10,000 lbs | 4 |
| VORTEC 4.8L V-8 VVT | 8,900 lbs | 4 |
| DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 | 7,100 lbs | 4 |
2017 GMC Savana Cargo towing capacity chart
All 12 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500, 2500 2WDtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | p. 23 | |
| 2500, 2500 2WD LWBtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | p. 23 | |
| 3500, 3500 2WDtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | p. 23 | |
| 3500, 3500 2WD LWBtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | p. 23 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500, 2500 2WDtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model | 2WD | 3.42 | 8,900 lbs | p. 23 | |
| 3500, 3500 2WDtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model | 2WD | 3.42 | 8,900 lbs | p. 23 | |
| 3500, 3500 2WD LWBtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model | 2WD | 3.42 | 8,700 lbs | p. 23 | |
| 2500, 2500 2WD LWBtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model | 2WD | 3.42 | 8,200 lbs | p. 23 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500, 2500 2WDtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; Duramax 2.8L footnote: engine not available at start of production | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,100 lbs | p. 23 | |
| 3500, 3500 2WDtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; Duramax 2.8L footnote: engine not available at start of production | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,200 lbs | p. 23 | |
| 2500, 2500 2WD LWBtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; Duramax 2.8L footnote: engine not available at start of production | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,100 lbs | p. 23 | |
| 3500, 3500 2WD LWBtable does not name a hitch type; guide states its Sierra ratings assume a weight-distributing hitch (p17) and that the Trailering Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform (p24); no fifth-wheel table exists for this model; Duramax 2.8L footnote: engine not available at start of production | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,000 lbs | p. 23 |
Common questions
Which 2017 GMC Savana Cargo engine tows the most?
VORTEC 6.0L V-8 VVT, at up to 10,000 lbs. Next is VORTEC 4.8L V-8 VVT at up to 8,900 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2017 GMC Trailering Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2017 GMC Savana Cargo
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2017 GMC Savana Cargo. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2017 GMC Savana Cargo. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
Where these numbers come from
- 2017 GMC Trailering Guide, GMC. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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