GMC Safari Cargo towing capacity by year

The GMC Safari Cargo has tow data across 14 model years, from 1992 through 2005. The most recent 2005 GMC Safari Cargo carries a maximum tow rating of 5,800 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2001 model year at 5,900 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full GMC Safari Cargo page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

GMC Safari Cargo max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the GMC Safari Cargo, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent GMC Safari Cargo years (2001–2005)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older GMC Safari Cargo years (1992–2000)

Earlier model years for the GMC Safari Cargo, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

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