The table below lists every trim of the 2006 GMC Envoy 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
SLE Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, 4.2 Liter 291 277 6,200 4,541
SLT Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, 4.2 Liter 291 277 6,200 4,541
Denali Sport Utility 4D V8, 5.3 Liter 300 330 6,500 4,783
SLE 4x2 291 277 5,300 5,550 4,404 1,146
SLT 4x2 291 277 5,300 5,550 4,404 1,146
Denali 4x2 300 330 6,100 6,001 4,626 1,375
SLE 4x4 291 277 5,200 5,750 4,541 1,209
SLT 4x4 291 277 5,200 5,750 4,541 1,209
Denali 4x4 300 330 6,000 6,001 4,783 1,218

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.

How this year compares to 2005

The 2005 GMC Envoy carried a maximum tow rating of 6,500 lb. The 2006 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2005 GMC Envoy page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2006 GMC models

The rest of GMC's 2006 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.