GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity

The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 tows up to 13,300 lb when properly equipped.Depending on cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package, configurations for that year range from 8,500 lb to 13,300 lb.

2026 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity chart

Every 2026 configuration the manufacturer publishes, highest rating first. Match your trim, cab, engine and drivetrain, or decode your VIN to narrow it down. Full 2026 page.

All figures in pounds, from the GMC 2026 Sierra 1500 Max Conventional Trailering chart. Hitch: The 13,300 lb maximum is the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Double Cab 2WD standard bed with the available Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels (GCWR 19,000 lb). GMC's 2026 chart gives towing and GCWR by cab, bed and drivetrain but no payload or GVWR. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.
Configuration	Engine	Towing	Payload	GVWR	GCWR	Note
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	13,300	n/a	n/a	19,000	requires available Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	6.2L V8	13,100	n/a	n/a	19,100	requires available Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	13,100	n/a	n/a	19,000	requires available Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	6.2L V8	13,000	n/a	n/a	19,100	requires available Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	13,000	n/a	n/a	19,000	requires available Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	12,800	n/a	n/a	19,000	requires available Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	12,400	n/a	n/a	19,000	requires available Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	12,100	n/a	n/a	17,800	requires available Max Trailering Package and 18 in wheels
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	11,900	n/a	n/a	17,800	requires available Max Trailering Package and 18 in wheels
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	6.2L V8	11,800	n/a	n/a	17,800	requires available Max Trailering Package and 18 in wheels
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	11,800	n/a	n/a	17,800	requires available Max Trailering Package and 18 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	6.2L V8	11,700	n/a	n/a	17,800	requires available Max Trailering Package and 18 in wheels
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	11,600	n/a	n/a	17,800	requires available Max Trailering Package and 18 in wheels
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	11,600	n/a	n/a	17,800	requires available Max Trailering Package and 18 in wheels
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD	5.3L V8	11,200	n/a	n/a	16,800	requires available Max Trailering Package
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	5.3L V8	11,200	n/a	n/a	16,800	requires available Max Trailering Package
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	5.3L V8	11,000	n/a	n/a	16,800	requires available Max Trailering Package
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	5.3L V8	10,800	n/a	n/a	16,800	requires available Max Trailering Package
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	5.3L V8	10,800	n/a	n/a	16,800	requires available Max Trailering Package
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD	5.3L V8	9,800	n/a	n/a	15,000
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4WD	5.3L V8	9,600	n/a	n/a	15,000
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	5.3L V8	9,500	n/a	n/a	15,000
Regular Cab · Long bed · 2WD	2.7L TurboMax	9,400	n/a	n/a	14,500
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD	5.3L V8	9,400	n/a	n/a	15,000
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	5.3L V8	9,300	n/a	n/a	15,000
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	5.3L V8	9,300	n/a	n/a	15,000	requires available MI2 10-speed transmission
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	5.3L V8	9,300	n/a	n/a	15,000	requires available MI2 10-speed transmission
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	9,300	n/a	n/a	15,000
Regular Cab · Long bed · 4WD	2.7L TurboMax	9,200	n/a	n/a	14,500
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	5.3L V8	9,200	n/a	n/a	15,000
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	5.3L V8	9,200	n/a	n/a	15,000	requires available MT tires and MI2 10-speed transmission
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD	2.7L TurboMax	9,100	n/a	n/a	14,500
Double Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	2.7L TurboMax	9,100	n/a	n/a	14,500
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	5.3L V8	9,100	n/a	n/a	15,000
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	5.3L V8	9,100	n/a	n/a	15,000	requires available MT tires
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	5.3L V8	9,100	n/a	n/a	15,000	requires available MT tires
Crew Cab · Short bed · 2WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	9,100	n/a	n/a	15,000
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 2WD	2.7L TurboMax	9,000	n/a	n/a	14,000
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	6.2L V8	9,000	n/a	n/a	15,000	requires available MT tires
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	6.2L V8	9,000	n/a	n/a	15,000	requires available MT tires
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	9,000	n/a	n/a	15,000
Double Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	2.7L TurboMax	8,900	n/a	n/a	14,500
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	2.7L TurboMax	8,900	n/a	n/a	14,500	requires available MT tires
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	6.2L V8	8,900	n/a	n/a	15,000
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	6.2L V8	8,900	n/a	n/a	15,000
Regular Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	2.7L TurboMax	8,800	n/a	n/a	14,000
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	2.7L TurboMax	8,800	n/a	n/a	14,500
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	2.7L TurboMax	8,800	n/a	n/a	14,500
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	8,800	n/a	n/a	15,000	requires available MT tires
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	8,800	n/a	n/a	15,000	requires available MT tires
AT4X · Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	6.2L V8	8,700	n/a	n/a	15,000	AT4X maximum trailer rating
Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	8,700	n/a	n/a	15,000
Crew Cab · Standard bed · 4WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	8,700	n/a	n/a	15,000
AT4X · Crew Cab · Short bed · 4WD	Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	8,500	n/a	n/a	15,000	AT4X maximum trailer rating

GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity by year

GMC Sierra 1500 maximum towing capacity by model year, lb

Pounds. Source: manufacturer towing guides for each model year. Open a year for the per-configuration table.
Model year	Max towing	Towing range	Max payload	GVWR	Configs
2026 GMC Sierra 1500	13,300lb	8,500 to 13,300	n/a	n/a	54
2025 GMC Sierra 1500	13,200lb	8,800 to 13,200	2,230	6,700 to 7,300	9

Need to know whether a specific trailer is safe behind your GMC Sierra 1500? Use thetowing calculator, which checks trailer weight, tongue weight and passengers against the GVWR and GCWR of your configuration.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a GMC Sierra 1500 tow?

The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 tows up to 13,300 lb when properly equipped. Depending on cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package, configurations for that year range from 8,500 lb to 13,300 lb.

Which GMC Sierra 1500 year has the highest towing capacity?

Among the years listed, the highest published maximum is 13,300 lb (2026).

Where do I find my exact GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity?

Match your trim, cab, bed, engine and drivetrain to the configuration table on the model-year page, then confirm against the certification label in the driver's door jamb and the towing section of your owner's manual. The label shows your GVWR and axle ratings; the towing guide lists GCWR.