The table below lists every trim of the 2013 GMC Savana 2500 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 280 295 3.42 7,400 5,291 3,309
LS Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van 280 295 3.42 6,700 5,873 2,727
LT Rear-wheel Drive Passenger Van 280 295 3.42 6,700 5,873 2,727
Upfitter Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van 324 373 3.42 10,000 5,291 3,309
Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Cargo Van 260 525 3.54 10,000 5,291 3,309
Work Van Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van 280 295 3.42 7,200 5,505 3,095
Upfitter Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van 324 373 3.42 10,000 5,505 3,095
Diesel Rear-wheel Drive Extended Cargo Van 260 525 3.54 10,000 5,505 3,095

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Ratings in this range are typically achievable with a weight-distributing hitch and the appropriate tow package. The conventional bumper-pull rating without weight distribution will be lower than the headline figure shown here — usually 5,000 to 8,000 lb. Confirm the hitch class on your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing at the upper end.

How this year compares to 2012

The 2012 GMC Savana 2500 carried a maximum tow rating of 10,000 lb. The 2013 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 2012 GMC Savana 2500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2013 GMC models

The rest of GMC's 2013 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.