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2006 GMC Savana towing capacity

The 2006 GMC Savana is published in 20 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 3,900 to 8,300 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (8,300 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2006 GMC Savana 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
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive G1500 Cargo Van — 195 260 3.42 4,300 7,200 4,894 2,306
LS Rear-wheel Drive G1500 Passenger Van — 195 260 3.42 3,900 7,200 5,295 1,905
LT Rear-wheel Drive G1500 Passenger Van — 195 260 3.42 3,900 7,200 5,295 1,905
LS All-wheel Drive G1500 Passenger Van — 295 335 3.42 6,100 7,200 5,593 1,607
LT All-wheel Drive G1500 Passenger Van — 295 335 3.42 6,100 7,200 5,593 1,607
LS Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Passenger Van — 300 360 3.73 7,700 9,600 6,009 3,591
LT Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Passenger Van — 300 360 3.73 7,700 9,600 6,009 3,591
LS Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Extended Passenger Van — 300 360 3.73 7,400 9,600 6,330 3,270
LT Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Extended Passenger Van — 300 360 3.73 7,400 9,600 6,330 3,270
Upfitter Rear-wheel Drive G1500 Cargo Van — 195 260 3.42 4,300 7,200 4,894 2,306
Work Van All-wheel Drive G1500 Cargo Van — 295 335 3.42 6,500 7,200 5,179 2,021
Upfitter All-wheel Drive G1500 Cargo Van — 295 335 3.42 6,500 7,200 5,179 2,021
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive G2500 Cargo Van — 285 295 3.73 6,300 8,600 5,338 3,262
Upfitter Rear-wheel Drive G2500 Cargo Van — 300 360 3.73 8,300 8,600 5,338 3,262
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive G2500 Extended Cargo Van — 285 295 3.73 6,100 8,600 5,547 3,053
Upfitter Rear-wheel Drive G2500 Extended Cargo Van — 300 360 3.73 8,100 8,600 5,547 3,053
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Cargo Van — 285 295 3.73 6,200 9,600 5,453 4,147
Upfitter Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Cargo Van — 300 360 3.73 8,200 9,600 5,453 4,147
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Extended Cargo Van — 285 295 3.73 6,000 9,600 5,642 3,958
Upfitter Rear-wheel Drive G3500 Extended Cargo Van — 300 360 3.73 8,000 9,600 5,642 3,958

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.

How this year compares to 2005

The 2005 GMC Savana carried a maximum tow rating of 8,400 lb. The 2006 model is rated 100 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2005 GMC Savana 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.

Model Max tow (lb)
2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Extended CAB 16,600
2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew CAB 16,400
2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular CAB 15,400
2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB 12,000
2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended CAB 12,000
2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Regular CAB 12,000

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.