2025 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity
Updated 2026-09-21 · Source: GM Fleet 2025 Fleet Guide (December edition), GMC Sierra 1500 specifications
The 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 tows up to 13,200 lb when properly equipped. Depending on trim, cab, engine and tow package, ratings for this model year range from 8,800 lb to 13,200 lb. Maximum payload is 2,230 lb.
- Max towing
- 13,200lb
- Max payload
- 2,230lb
- GVWR
- 6,700 to 7,300lb
- Curb weight
- n/alb
Towing capacity by configuration
Bars are the manufacturer's rating for each published configuration; the darkest bar is the maximum.
| Trim | Cab | Bed | Engine | Drive | Towing | Payload | GVWR | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab | 6 ft 6 in | 2.7L TurboMax I4 | 2WD | 9,100 | 2,230 | 6,700 | 126 in wheelbase; towing figure requires TurboMax engine | |
| Regular Cab | 6 ft 6 in | 2.7L TurboMax I4 | 4WD | 8,800 | 2,110 | 6,800 | 126 in wheelbase; towing figure requires TurboMax engine | |
| Regular Cab | 8 ft | 5.3L V8 | 2WD | 9,800 | 2,230 | 6,800 | 140 in wheelbase; towing figure requires 5.3L V8 | |
| Regular Cab | 8 ft | 5.3L V8 | 4WD | 9,500 | 2,090 | 6,900 | 140 in wheelbase; towing figure requires 5.3L V8 | |
| Double Cab | 6 ft 6 in | 3.0L Duramax I-6 turbo diesel | 2WD | 13,200 | 2,040 | 7,100 | 147 in wheelbase, Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels and tires | |
| Double Cab | 6 ft 6 in | 3.0L Duramax I-6 turbo diesel | 4WD | 13,000 | 2,030 | 7,300 | 147 in wheelbase, Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels and tires | |
| Crew Cab | 5 ft 8 in | 3.0L Duramax I-6 turbo diesel | 2WD | 13,100 | 2,020 | 7,100 | 147 in wheelbase, Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels and tires | |
| Crew Cab | 5 ft 8 in | 6.2L V8 or 3.0L Duramax I-6 turbo diesel | 4WD | 13,000 | 2,000 | 7,300 | 147 in wheelbase, Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels and tires | |
| Crew Cab | 6 ft 6 in | 6.2L V8 | 4WD | 13,000 | 1,950 | 7,300 | 157 in wheelbase, Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels and tires |
Check a trailer against this Sierra 1500
How to read these numbers
Towing capacity is the manufacturer's maximum trailer weight for a lightly loaded truck. In practice payload runs out first: every passenger, every item in the bed, and the trailer's tongue weight (typically 10 to 15 percent of trailer weight) count against the 2,230 lb payload and the GVWR of your configuration.
Where GCWR is shown as a dash, GMC does not publish a combined rating for that configuration; use GVWR and the towing figure together.
Full explanations: GVWR vs GCWR vs payload and how tongue weight eats payload.
Source: GM Fleet 2025 Fleet Guide (December edition), GMC Sierra 1500 specifications. Confirm your vehicle's ratings on the certification label in the driver's door jamb.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 tow?
Up to 13,200 lb when properly equipped. The lowest-rated configuration listed (null, Regular Cab, 2.7L TurboMax I4, 4WD) is rated at 8,800 lb, and the highest (null, Double Cab, 3.0L Duramax I-6 turbo diesel, 2WD) at 13,200 lb.
What is the payload capacity of a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500?
Maximum payload is 2,230 lb. Payload includes passengers, cargo and the trailer's tongue weight, so it is usually the limit you reach first. GVWR for this model year runs 6,700 to 7,300 lb across configurations.
Does the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 need a tow package to reach its maximum rating?
The 13,200 lb maximum is the Double Cab 2WD with the 6 ft 6 in box, 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel, Max Trailering Package and 20 in wheels and tires; the 2,230 lb maximum payload is the Regular Cab 2WD with the TurboMax engine.. Configurations without the package carry a lower rating; see the note column in the table above.
Can a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 tow a travel trailer?
A configuration rated at 13,200 lb can handle a trailer with a loaded weight of roughly 10,500 lb while keeping a 20% safety margin, provided passengers, cargo and tongue weight stay within the 2,230 lb payload. Run your exact numbers in the towing calculator.