The table below lists every trim of the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
GL Sedan 4D V6, 3.4 Liter 170 200 1,000 3,022
GX Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter 150 155 1,000 3,022
GLS Sedan 4D V6, 3.4 Liter 170 200 1,000 3,022
GLS Coupe 2D V6, 3.4 Liter 170 200 1,000 2,958
GL Coupe 2D V6, 3.4 Liter 170 200 1,000 2,958
GX Coupe 2D 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter 150 155 1,000 2,958

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

Other 1999 Oldsmobile models

The rest of Oldsmobile's 1999 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.