Click any model in the list to see year-by-year tow ratings, the trim and engine combination that hits the maximum, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio. The data is split into a recent table for the last six model years and a longer table for the rest of the catalogue.

Geo towing capacity snapshot

Across every Geo in this dataset, the highest tow rating on record is the 1996 Geo Prizm at 1,500 lb. That figure represents the maximum tow capacity published for any trim and hitch class of that vehicle — typically the gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating on heavy-duty pickups.

For the 1997 model year, Geo's maximum towing capacity tops out at 1,500 lb averaging 1,333 lb across the lineup. The bar chart below ranks the top Geo models of 1997 by their headline tow rating so you can spot the leader at a glance.

Across the Geo catalogue: 35 below 5,000 lb (light-duty / passenger). The mix gives a quick read on whether the brand leans toward heavy-tow trucks or passenger vehicles whose tow rating is more of a footnote.

Top Geo models for towing (1997)

Recent Geo models (1993–1997)

Recent Geo towing capacities, 1993 model year onward. 4 models are listed with the maximum tow rating across all trims, the year range covered, and a link to the full model page. Manufacturers commonly publish multiple tow figures per truck (conventional bumper, weight-distributing, gooseneck or fifth-wheel) — the headline figure below is the maximum across all hitch classes published for that model.

Model Years covered Trims Max tow (lb)
Prizm 1992–1997 10 1,500
Tracker 1991–1996 21 1,000 – 1,500
Tracker 4-Door 1996–1997 2 1,500
Tracker 2-Door 1996–1997 2 1,000

How to read Geo towing capacity figures

The headline tow rating for each Geo model on this page represents the maximum tow capacity published across every trim, cab, drivetrain, and hitch class — typically the manufacturer's gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating on heavy-duty pickups, and the bumper-pull rating on light-duty vehicles. Manufacturers commonly publish three figures per pickup: a conventional bumper-pull rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck/fifth-wheel rating. The number you can actually tow on the road is the lowest of these three, capped further by the receiver hitch installed on your specific vehicle.

Click any Geo model above to open the year-by-year breakdown. The model page lists every trim the source data carries separately, with the engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Use the door-jamb sticker on your specific vehicle as the final source of truth — these figures are for reference and lookup only.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.