2021 GMC Savana Cargo towing capacity
Up to 10,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: 2500, Regular Wheelbase RWD, 6.6L Gas V8, RWD, 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.
2021 GMC Savana Cargo towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Hitch type not stated | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 6.6L Gas V8 | 10,000 lbs | 4 |
| 4.3L Gas V6 | 7,400 lbs | 4 |
| 2.8L Duramax Turbo Diesel | 7,000 lbs | 4 |
2021 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.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500, Regular Wheelbase RWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | RWD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 41 | |
| 2500, Extended Wheelbase RWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | RWD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 41 | |
| 3500, Regular Wheelbase RWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | RWD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 41 | |
| 3500, Extended Wheelbase RWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | RWD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500, Regular Wheelbase RWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | RWD | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 41 | |
| 3500, Regular Wheelbase RWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | RWD | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 41 | |
| 3500, Extended Wheelbase RWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | RWD | 3.42 | 7,200 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 41 | |
| 2500, Extended Wheelbase RWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | RWD | 3.42 | 7,100 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 41 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500, Regular Wheelbase RWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | RWD | 3.42 | 7,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | p. 41 | |
| 3500, Regular Wheelbase RWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | RWD | 3.42 | 6,200 lbs | 13,000 lbs | p. 41 | |
| 2500, Extended Wheelbase RWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | RWD | 3.42 | 6,100 lbs | 13,000 lbs | p. 41 | |
| 3500, Extended Wheelbase RWDhitch type not named: column is 'Max Trailer Weight Rating' and the guide gives no statement that these ratings are for a conventional hitch | RWD | 3.42 | 6,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | p. 41 |
Common questions
Which 2021 GMC Savana Cargo engine tows the most?
6.6L Gas V8, at up to 10,000 lbs. Next is 4.3L Gas V6 at up to 7,400 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2021 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 2021 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 2021 GMC Savana Cargo. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2021 GMC Savana Cargo. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2021 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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