The table below lists every trim of the 2009 GMC Savana 3500 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 Cargo Van 279 294 6,400 5,453 4,147
LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van 319 368 7,700 6,009 3,591
LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van 319 368 7,700 6,009 3,591
LS Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van 319 368 7,400 6,330 3,270
LT Rear-wheel Drive Extended Passenger Van 319 368 7,400 6,330 3,270
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van 279 294 6,100 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.

Other 2009 GMC models

The rest of GMC's 2009 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.