1996 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 178

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude,road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. The following chart shows how much your trailer can weigh, based upon vehicle model and options. Model Engine Ratio Axle Weight 3.42 G 10000 4.3L 3.73 3.42 5.OL 3.42 5.7L 3.73 3.42 G20000 4.3L 4.10 3.42 5 .OL 3.42 5.7L 3.73 4.10 3.73 6.5L 4.10 3.73 G30000 5.7L 4.10 3.73 6.5L 4.10 3.42 7.4L 3.73 4.10 Max. Trailer (lbs.) (kg) 4000 (1816) 4500 5000 5500 6000 4000 5000 5000 5500 6000 7500 6500 8000 6000 7500 6500 8000 7000 8000 10,000 (2043) (2270) (2497) (2724) (1816) (2270) (2270) (2497) (2724) (3405) (295 1 ) (3632) (2724) (3405) (295 1) (3632) (3 178) (3632) (4540) 4-30