2017 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Towing Capacity

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24 configuration groups · 48 published rating outcomes

2017 Sierra 2500 HD towing chart

Engine group

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8

12,400–18,100 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.19	Exact
Long Box	4WD	3.73	14,500 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	2WD	3.73	13,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	4WD	3.73	13,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Double Cab
Long Box	2WD	3.73	14,500 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Long Box	4WD	3.73	14,500 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	2WD	3.73	13,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	4WD	3.73	13,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Regular Cab
Long Box	2WD	3.73	14,500 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Long Box	4WD	3.73	14,500 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Crew CAB · Denali
Standard Box	2WD	3.73	13,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed GMC's same-year equipment brochure lists Denali HD only as Crew Cab. The trailering guide leaves the cab unlisted.	p.19 Configuration applicability: SIERRA HD (2017 GMC equipment brochure), PDF p.40	Exact
Standard Box	4WD	3.73	13,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed GMC's same-year equipment brochure lists Denali HD only as Crew Cab. The trailering guide leaves the cab unlisted.	p.19 Configuration applicability: SIERRA HD (2017 GMC equipment brochure), PDF p.40	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 12,400 to 18,100 lbs published

Crew Cab
Long Box	2WD	3.73	14,800 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Long Box	4WD	3.73	12,400 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	2WD	3.73	15,400 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	4WD	3.73	13,500 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Double Cab
Long Box	2WD	3.73	15,700 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Long Box	4WD	3.73	13,700 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	2WD	3.73	16,400 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	4WD	3.73	14,400 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Regular Cab
Long Box	2WD	3.73	18,100 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Long Box	4WD	3.73	15,900 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Crew CAB · Denali
Standard Box	2WD	3.73	15,400 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed GMC's same-year equipment brochure lists Denali HD only as Crew Cab. The trailering guide leaves the cab unlisted.	p.19 Configuration applicability: SIERRA HD (2017 GMC equipment brochure), PDF p.40	Exact
Standard Box	4WD	3.73	13,500 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed GMC's same-year equipment brochure lists Denali HD only as Crew Cab. The trailering guide leaves the cab unlisted.	p.19 Configuration applicability: SIERRA HD (2017 GMC equipment brochure), PDF p.40	Exact

Engine group

6.0L Vortec V8

13,000–14,800 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	4.10	14,300 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Long Box	4WD	4.10	13,900 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	2WD	4.10	13,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	4WD	4.10	13,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Double Cab
Long Box	2WD	4.10	14,400 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Long Box	4WD	4.10	14,100 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	2WD	4.10	13,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	4WD	4.10	13,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Regular Cab
Long Box	2WD	4.10	14,500 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Long Box	4WD	4.10	14,500 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Crew CAB · Denali
Standard Box	2WD	4.10	13,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed GMC's same-year equipment brochure lists Denali HD only as Crew Cab. The trailering guide leaves the cab unlisted.	p.19 Configuration applicability: SIERRA HD (2017 GMC equipment brochure), PDF p.40	Exact
Standard Box	4WD	4.10	13,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed GMC's same-year equipment brochure lists Denali HD only as Crew Cab. The trailering guide leaves the cab unlisted.	p.19 Configuration applicability: SIERRA HD (2017 GMC equipment brochure), PDF p.40	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.19	Exact
Long Box	4WD	4.10	13,900 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	2WD	4.10	14,300 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	4WD	4.10	14,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Double Cab
Long Box	2WD	4.10	14,400 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Long Box	4WD	4.10	14,100 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	2WD	4.10	14,500 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Standard Box	4WD	4.10	14,200 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Regular Cab
Long Box	2WD	4.10	14,800 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Long Box	4WD	4.10	14,500 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed	p.19	Exact
Crew CAB · Denali
Standard Box	2WD	4.10	14,300 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed GMC's same-year equipment brochure lists Denali HD only as Crew Cab. The trailering guide leaves the cab unlisted.	p.19 Configuration applicability: SIERRA HD (2017 GMC equipment brochure), PDF p.40	Exact
Standard Box	4WD	4.10	14,000 lbs	Not listed	No additional condition listed GMC's same-year equipment brochure lists Denali HD only as Crew Cab. The trailering guide leaves the cab unlisted.	p.19 Configuration applicability: SIERRA HD (2017 GMC equipment brochure), PDF p.40	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.

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