2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Towing Capacity

Compare the ratings published for this model year, then match engine, cab, bed, drivetrain, axle ratio, and listed equipment to the truck.

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34 configuration groups · 58 published rating outcomes

Published Max
18,000 LBS
Rating Groups
34
Equipment Checks
0
2016 Sierra 2500 HD towing chart
Engine group

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8

12,900–18,000 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

12 published outcome s 12 exact 13,000 to 14,500 lbs published
Crew Cab
Long Box 2WD 3.73 14,500 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 3.73 14,500 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 2WD 3.73 13,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 3.73 13,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Double Cab
Long Box 2WD 3.73 14,500 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 3.73 14,500 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 2WD 3.73 13,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 3.73 13,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Regular Cab
Long Box 2WD 3.73 14,500 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 3.73 14,500 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Cab not listed by GMC
Standard Box 2WD 3.73 13,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 3.73 13,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Published tow type

Fifth-wheel / gooseneck towing

GMC publishes one shared rating for these hitch types in this source; the chart does not support splitting it into separate fifth-wheel and gooseneck values.

12 published outcome s 12 exact 12,900 to 18,000 lbs published
Crew Cab
Long Box 2WD 3.73 15,200 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 3.73 12,900 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 2WD 3.73 15,800 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 3.73 13,900 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Double Cab
Long Box 2WD 3.73 16,100 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 3.73 14,200 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 2WD 3.73 16,900 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 3.73 14,900 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Regular Cab
Long Box 2WD 3.73 18,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 3.73 16,400 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Cab not listed by GMC
Standard Box 2WD 3.73 15,800 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 3.73 13,900 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Engine group

6.0L Vortec V8

13,000–14,800 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

22 published outcome s 22 exact 13,000 to 14,500 lbs published
Crew Cab
Long Box 2WD 4.10 13,600 lbs Not listed Fuel configuration: Bi-Fuel p.14 Exact
Long Box 2WD 4.10 14,300 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 4.10 13,300 lbs Not listed Fuel configuration: Bi-Fuel p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 4.10 13,900 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 2WD 4.10 13,000 lbs Not listed Fuel configuration: Bi-Fuel p.14 Exact
Standard Box 2WD 4.10 13,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 4.10 13,000 lbs Not listed Fuel configuration: Bi-Fuel p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 4.10 13,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Double Cab
Long Box 2WD 4.10 13,900 lbs Not listed Fuel configuration: Bi-Fuel p.14 Exact
Long Box 2WD 4.10 14,400 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 4.10 13,500 lbs Not listed Fuel configuration: Bi-Fuel p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 4.10 14,100 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 2WD 4.10 13,000 lbs Not listed Fuel configuration: Bi-Fuel p.14 Exact
Standard Box 2WD 4.10 13,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 4.10 13,000 lbs Not listed Fuel configuration: Bi-Fuel p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 4.10 13,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Regular Cab
Long Box 2WD 4.10 14,200 lbs Not listed Fuel configuration: Bi-Fuel p.14 Exact
Long Box 2WD 4.10 14,500 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 4.10 13,900 lbs Not listed Fuel configuration: Bi-Fuel p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 4.10 14,500 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Cab not listed by GMC
Standard Box 2WD 4.10 13,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 4.10 13,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Published tow type

Fifth-wheel / gooseneck towing

GMC publishes one shared rating for these hitch types in this source; the chart does not support splitting it into separate fifth-wheel and gooseneck values.

12 published outcome s 12 exact 13,900 to 14,800 lbs published
Crew Cab
Long Box 2WD 4.10 14,200 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 4.10 13,900 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 2WD 4.10 14,300 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 4.10 14,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Double Cab
Long Box 2WD 4.10 14,400 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 4.10 14,100 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 2WD 4.10 14,500 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 4.10 14,200 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Regular Cab
Long Box 2WD 4.10 14,800 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Long Box 4WD 4.10 14,500 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Cab not listed by GMC
Standard Box 2WD 4.10 14,300 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact
Standard Box 4WD 4.10 14,000 lbs Not listed No additional condition listed p.14 Exact

This chart shows GMC-published ratings and configuration-specific conditions, not complete trailering instructions. Confirm your truck’s equipment and follow its owner’s manual and vehicle labels before towing.

ENGINE GROUPS

Published Ratings by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2016 ratings for your specific Sierra 2500 HD configuration.

Equipment-dependent ratings remain labeled until the listed truck details are confirmed.

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 12 configuration groups
Range: 12,900–18,000 lbs
Published max 18,000 LBS
6.0L Vortec V8 22 configuration groups
Range: 13,000–14,800 lbs
Published max 14,800 LBS
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations identify the GMC trailering-guide pages used for the 2016 Sierra 2500 HD chart ratings.

Show source pages for the 2016 guide
DOC_ID: 2016-GMC DOCUMENT BASIS

2016-GMC-Trailering-Guide

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