GMC Envoy Towing Capacity (2002 - 2009)

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GMC Envoy Towing Capacity Overview

The GMC Envoy towing capacity ranges between 4,800 lbs. and 6,200 lbs across various years and trims.

For instance, the 2006 GMC Envoy has a minimum towing capacity of 4,800 lbs, while the 2006 GMC Envoy has a maximum towing capacity of 6,200 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of GMC Envoy.

The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the GMC Envoy.

Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

GMC Envoy Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
2009SLE5,300 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled285 HP / 276 ft/lbs1,219 lbs5,550 lbs
2009SLE5,200 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled285 HP / 276 ft/lbs1,229 lbs5,750 lbs
2009SLT5,300 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled285 HP / 276 ft/lbs1,219 lbs5,550 lbs
2008Denali6,100 lbs5.3L V8 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive300 HP / 321 ft/lbs1,685 lbs6,001 lbs
2008Denali6,000 lbs5.3L V8 Vortec SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive300 HP / 321 ft/lbs1,495 lbs6,001 lbs
2008SLT5,300 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive285 HP / 276 ft/lbs1,234 lbs5,550 lbs
2007Denali6,100 lbs5.3L V8 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive302 HP / 330 ft/lbs1,685 lbs6,001 lbs
2007Denali6,000 lbs5.3L V8 Vortec SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive302 HP / 330 ft/lbs1,495 lbs6,001 lbs
2007SLE5,300 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,234 lbs5,550 lbs
2006SLE5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,227 lbs5,550 lbs
2006SLE5,100 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,240 lbs5,750 lbs
2006SLT5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,227 lbs5,550 lbs
2005SLE5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,227 lbs5,550 lbs
2005SLE5,100 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,240 lbs5,750 lbs
2005SLT5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,227 lbs5,550 lbs
2004SLE5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,177 lbs5,500 lbs
2004SLE5,100 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,240 lbs5,750 lbs
2004SLT5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,177 lbs5,500 lbs
2003SLE5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,237 lbs5,550 lbs
2003SLE5,200 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,256 lbs5,750 lbs
2002SLE5,400 lbs4.2L I6 (256) DOHC SFI 24-Valve Vortec 4200 W/Variable Valve TimingRWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD270 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,237 lbs5,550 lbs
2002SLE5,200 lbs4.2L I6 (256) DOHC SFI 24-Valve Vortec 4200 W/Variable Valve Timing4WD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD270 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,256 lbs5,750 lbs
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Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

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All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2009 GMC Envoy Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2009 GMC Envoy towing capacity is between 5,200 lbs. and 6,100 lbs.

2009 GMC Envoy Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
SLE5,300 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled285 HP / 276 ft/lbs1,219 lbs5,550 lbs
SLE5,200 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled285 HP / 276 ft/lbs1,229 lbs5,750 lbs
SLT5,300 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled285 HP / 276 ft/lbs1,219 lbs5,550 lbs
SLT5,200 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled285 HP / 276 ft/lbs1,229 lbs5,750 lbs
Denali6,100 lbs5.3L V8 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled300 HP / 321 ft/lbs1,670 lbs6,001 lbs
Denali6,000 lbs5.3L V8 Vortec SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled300 HP / 321 ft/lbs1,480 lbs6,001 lbs
  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2008 GMC Envoy Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2008 GMC Envoy towing capacity is between 5,200 lbs. and 6,100 lbs.

2008 GMC Envoy Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Denali6,100 lbs5.3L V8 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive300 HP / 321 ft/lbs1,685 lbs6,001 lbs
Denali6,000 lbs5.3L V8 Vortec SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive300 HP / 321 ft/lbs1,495 lbs6,001 lbs
SLT5,300 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive285 HP / 276 ft/lbs1,234 lbs5,550 lbs
SLT5,200 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive285 HP / 276 ft/lbs1,244 lbs5,750 lbs

2007 GMC Envoy Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2007 GMC Envoy towing capacity is between 5,200 lbs. and 6,100 lbs.

2007 GMC Envoy Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
Denali6,100 lbs5.3L V8 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive302 HP / 330 ft/lbs1,685 lbs6,001 lbs
Denali6,000 lbs5.3L V8 Vortec SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive302 HP / 330 ft/lbs1,495 lbs6,001 lbs
SLE5,300 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,234 lbs5,550 lbs
SLE5,200 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,244 lbs5,750 lbs
SLT5,300 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,234 lbs5,550 lbs
SLT5,200 lbs4.2L I6 Vortec SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,244 lbs5,750 lbs

2006 GMC Envoy Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2006 GMC Envoy towing capacity is between 4,800 lbs. and 6,200 lbs.

2006 GMC Envoy Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
SLE5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,227 lbs5,550 lbs
SLE5,100 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,240 lbs5,750 lbs
SLT5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,227 lbs5,550 lbs
SLT5,100 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,240 lbs5,750 lbs
Denali6,200 lbsV8 Vortec 5300 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive300 HP / 330 ft/lbs1,678 lbs6,001 lbs
Denali6,000 lbsV8 Vortec 5300 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive300 HP / 330 ft/lbs1,491 lbs6,001 lbs
XL Denali5,900 lbsV8 Vortec 5300 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive300 HP / 330 ft/lbs1,551 lbs6,200 lbs
XL Denali5,700 lbsV8 Vortec 5300 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive300 HP / 330 ft/lbs1,569 lbs6,400 lbs
XL SLE5,000 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,551 lbs6,200 lbs
XL SLE4,800 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,569 lbs6,400 lbs
XL SLT5,000 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,551 lbs6,200 lbs
XL SLT4,800 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive291 HP / 277 ft/lbs1,569 lbs6,400 lbs

2005 GMC Envoy Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2005 GMC Envoy towing capacity is between 4,800 lbs. and 6,200 lbs.

2005 GMC Envoy Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
SLE5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,227 lbs5,550 lbs
SLE5,100 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,240 lbs5,750 lbs
SLT5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,227 lbs5,550 lbs
SLT5,100 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,240 lbs5,750 lbs
Denali6,200 lbsV8 Vortec 5300 SFI (300 HP [224 kW] @ 5200 rpm 330 lb.-ft. [447N-m] @ 4000 rpm)RWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive300 HP / 330 ft/lbs1,678 lbs6,001 lbs
Denali6,000 lbsV8 Vortec 5300 SFI (300 HP [224 kW] @ 5200 rpm 330 lb.-ft. [447N-m] @ 4000 rpm)4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive300 HP / 330 ft/lbs1,491 lbs6,001 lbs
XL Denali5,900 lbsV8 Vortec 5300 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive300 HP / 330 ft/lbs1,551 lbs6,200 lbs
XL Denali5,700 lbsV8 Vortec 5300 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive300 HP / 330 ft/lbs1,569 lbs6,400 lbs
XL SLE5,000 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,551 lbs6,200 lbs
XL SLE4,800 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,569 lbs6,400 lbs
XL SLT5,000 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,551 lbs6,200 lbs
XL SLT4,800 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,569 lbs6,400 lbs
XUV SLE5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,332 lbs6,125 lbs
XUV SLE5,200 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,327 lbs6,300 lbs
XUV SLT5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,332 lbs6,125 lbs
XUV SLT5,200 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,327 lbs6,300 lbs

Side-By-Side Comparisons

GMC Envoy Towing Capacity By Year

2004 GMC Envoy Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2004 GMC Envoy towing capacity is between 4,800 lbs. and 5,300 lbs.

2004 GMC Envoy Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
SLE5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,177 lbs5,500 lbs
SLE5,100 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,240 lbs5,750 lbs
SLT5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,177 lbs5,500 lbs
SLT5,100 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,240 lbs5,750 lbs
XL SLE5,000 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,551 lbs6,200 lbs
XL SLE4,800 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,570 lbs6,400 lbs
XL SLT5,000 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,551 lbs6,200 lbs
XL SLT4,800 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,570 lbs6,400 lbs
XUV SLE5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,332 lbs6,125 lbs
XUV SLE5,200 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,327 lbs6,300 lbs
XUV SLT5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,332 lbs6,125 lbs
XUV SLT5,200 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,327 lbs6,300 lbs

2003 GMC Envoy Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2003 GMC Envoy towing capacity is between 4,800 lbs. and 5,300 lbs.

2003 GMC Envoy Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
SLE5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,237 lbs5,550 lbs
SLE5,200 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,256 lbs5,750 lbs
SLT5,300 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,237 lbs5,550 lbs
SLT5,200 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,256 lbs5,750 lbs
XL SLE4,900 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,235 lbs6,200 lbs
XL SLE4,800 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,263 lbs6,400 lbs
XL SLT4,900 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFIRWD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,235 lbs6,200 lbs
XL SLT4,800 lbsI6 Vortec 4200 SFI4WD / 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/Overdrive275 HP / 275 ft/lbs2,263 lbs6,400 lbs

2002 GMC Envoy Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2002 GMC Envoy towing capacity is between 4,800 lbs. and 5,400 lbs.

2002 GMC Envoy Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / TorquePayloadGVWR
SLE5,400 lbs4.2L I6 (256) DOHC SFI 24-Valve Vortec 4200 W/Variable Valve TimingRWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD270 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,237 lbs5,550 lbs
SLE5,200 lbs4.2L I6 (256) DOHC SFI 24-Valve Vortec 4200 W/Variable Valve Timing4WD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD270 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,256 lbs5,750 lbs
SLT5,400 lbs4.2L I6 (256) DOHC SFI 24-Valve Vortec 4200 W/Variable Valve TimingRWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD270 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,237 lbs5,550 lbs
SLT5,200 lbs4.2L I6 (256) DOHC SFI 24-Valve Vortec 4200 W/Variable Valve Timing4WD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD270 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,256 lbs5,750 lbs
XL SLE4,900 lbs4.2L I6 (256) DOHC SFI 24-Valve Vortec 4200 W/Variable Valve TimingRWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD270 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,364 lbs6,200 lbs
XL SLE4,800 lbs4.2L I6 (256) DOHC SFI 24-Valve Vortec 4200 W/Variable Valve Timing4WD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD270 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,380 lbs6,400 lbs
XL SLT4,900 lbs4.2L I6 (256) DOHC SFI 24-Valve Vortec 4200 W/Variable Valve TimingRWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD270 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,364 lbs6,200 lbs
XL SLT4,800 lbs4.2L I6 (256) DOHC SFI 24-Valve Vortec 4200 W/Variable Valve Timing4WD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD270 HP / 275 ft/lbs1,380 lbs6,400 lbs

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