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GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity

Available Years 2015 to 2024, and 2026

Published Range 4,900 - 13,300lbs

Rating Groups 518

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Available Model Years

2026 5,000 - 13,300lbs

FIG. 2026

Tow types:Conventional / Fifth-wheel / gooseneck (combined by GMC)Equipment-conditioned ratings:17

5.3L V8 6.2L V8 Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel TurboMax

2026 Towing Chart

2024 5,000 - 13,300lbs

FIG. 2024

Tow types:Conventional / Fifth-wheel / GooseneckEquipment-conditioned ratings:17

3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 5.3L V8 6.2L V8 TurboMax

2024 Towing Chart

2023 4,900 - 13,200lbs

FIG. 2023

Tow types:Conventional / Fifth-wheel / GooseneckEquipment-conditioned ratings:17

2.7L Turbo High-Output 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 5.3L V8 6.2L V8

2023 Towing Chart

2022 5,600 - 13,200lbs

FIG. 2022

Tow types:Conventional / Fifth-wheel / GooseneckEquipment-conditioned ratings:16

2.7L Turbo High-Output 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 5.3L V8 6.2L V8

2022 Towing Chart

2021 6,300 - 11,800lbs

FIG. 2021

Tow types:Conventional / Fifth-wheel / GooseneckEquipment-conditioned ratings:28

2.7L Turbo 3.0L Duramax I6 Turbo Diesel 4.3L V6 5.3L V8 (L82) 5.3L V8 (L84) 6.2L V8

2021 Towing Chart

2020 6,500 - 12,100lbs

FIG. 2020

Tow types:Conventional / Fifth-wheel / GooseneckEquipment-conditioned ratings:29

2.7L Turbo 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6

2020 Towing Chart

2019 6,500 - 12,200lbs

FIG. 2019

Tow types:Conventional / Fifth-wheel / gooseneck (combined by GMC)Equipment-conditioned ratings:15

2.7L Turbo 4.3L V6 5.3L V8 (L82) 5.3L V8 (L84) 6.2L V8 EcoTec3 5.3L V8

2019 Towing Chart

2018 5,500 - 12,500lbs

FIG. 2018

Tow types:Conventional / Fifth-wheel / gooseneck (combined by GMC)Equipment-conditioned ratings:3

EcoTec3 4.3L V-6 EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 with eAssist EcoTec3 6.2L V-8

2018 Towing Chart

2017 5,500 - 12,500lbs

FIG. 2017

Tow types:Conventional / Fifth-wheel / gooseneck (combined by GMC)Equipment-conditioned ratings:3

EcoTec3 4.3L V-6 EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 6.2L V-8

2017 Towing Chart

2016 5,400 - 12,000lbs

FIG. 2016

Tow types:Conventional

EcoTec3 4.3L V-6 EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 6.2L V-8

2016 Towing Chart

2015 5,500 - 12,000lbs

FIG. 2015

Tow types:Conventional

EcoTec3 4.3L V-6 EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 EcoTec3 6.2L V-8

2015 Towing Chart

GMC charts can place conventional, fifth-wheel, and gooseneck ratings under one truck configuration. Each published rating stays separate, along with its equipment conditions.