2020 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Towing Capacity

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38 configuration groups · 114 published rating outcomes

Published Max
18,510 LBS
Rating Groups
38
Equipment Checks
0
2020 Sierra 2500 HD towing chart
Engine group

6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel V8

10,240–18,510 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

18 published outcome s 18 exact 14,500 to 18,500 lbs published
Crew
Long 2WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 17 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 17,970 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 18 OR 20 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 17 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 16,560 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 18 OR 20 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 2WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 4WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 17 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 17,850 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 18 OR 20 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Double
Long 2WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 2WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Regular
Long 2WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Published tow type

Fifth-wheel towing

Fifth-wheel ratings published separately by GMC.

18 published outcome s 18 exact 10,240 to 18,510 lbs published
Crew
Long 2WD 12,550 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 17 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 12,350 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 18 OR 20 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 10,620 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 17 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 10,240 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 18 OR 20 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 2WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 4WD 11,720 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 17 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 11,530 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 18 OR 20 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Double
Long 2WD 18,040 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 11,690 lbs 24,500 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 17,750 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 2WD 18,200 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 4WD 12,610 lbs 24,500 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 17,890 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Regular
Long 2WD 18,510 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 18,190 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Published tow type

Gooseneck towing

Gooseneck ratings published separately by GMC.

18 published outcome s 18 exact 10,240 to 18,510 lbs published
Crew
Long 2WD 12,550 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 17 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 12,350 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 18 OR 20 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 10,620 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 17 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 10,240 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 18 OR 20 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 2WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 4WD 11,720 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 17 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 11,530 lbs 26,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs · Wheel / tire setup: 18 OR 20 Inch Wheels p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Double
Long 2WD 18,040 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 11,690 lbs 24,500 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 17,750 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 2WD 18,200 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 4WD 12,610 lbs 24,500 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 17,890 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Regular
Long 2WD 18,510 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 18,190 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Engine group

6.6L Gas V8

14,500–17,370 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

20 published outcome s 20 exact 14,500 to 14,500 lbs published
Crew
Long 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Double
Long 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Regular
Long 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 9,900 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Published tow type

Fifth-wheel towing

Fifth-wheel ratings published separately by GMC.

20 published outcome s 20 exact 16,550 to 17,370 lbs published
Crew
Long 2WD 16,840 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 16,840 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 16,550 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 16,550 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 2WD 16,940 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 2WD 16,940 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 4WD 16,650 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 16,650 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Double
Long 2WD 16,930 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 16,930 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 16,650 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 16,650 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 2WD 17,050 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 2WD 17,050 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 4WD 16,740 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 16,740 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Regular
Long 2WD 17,370 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 9,900 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 17,370 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 17,060 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 17,060 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Published tow type

Gooseneck towing

Gooseneck ratings published separately by GMC.

20 published outcome s 20 exact 16,550 to 17,370 lbs published
Crew
Long 2WD 16,840 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 16,840 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 16,550 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 16,550 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 2WD 16,940 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 2WD 16,940 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 4WD 16,650 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 16,650 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Double
Long 2WD 16,930 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 16,930 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 16,650 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 16,650 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 2WD 17,050 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 2WD 17,050 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Standard 4WD 16,740 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Standard 4WD 16,740 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Regular
Long 2WD 17,370 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 9,900 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 2WD 17,370 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 Exact
Long 4WD 17,060 lbs 24,000 lbs GVWR: 10,000 lbs p.7 Exact
Long 4WD 17,060 lbs 24,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.6 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 2020 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 18 configuration groups
Range: 10,240–18,510 lbs
Published max 18,510 LBS
6.6L Gas V8 20 configuration groups
Range: 14,500–17,370 lbs
Published max 17,370 LBS
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations identify the GMC trailering-guide pages used for the 2020 Sierra 2500 HD chart ratings.

Show source pages for the 2020 guide
DOC_ID: 2020-GMC DOCUMENT BASIS

2020-GMC-Trailering-Guide

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