2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Towing Capacity

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31 configuration groups · 97 published rating outcomes

Published Max
22,390 LBS
Rating Groups
31
Equipment Checks
27
2026 Sierra 2500 HD towing chart
Engine group

Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8

14,500–22,390 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

21 published outcome s 4 exact 17 equipment-conditioned 14,500 to 20,000 lbs published
Crew Cab
Long Bed 2WD 17,800 lbs 26,000 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 2WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 2WD 20,000 lbs 30,300 lbs Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 17,700 lbs 26,000 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 20,000 lbs 30,000 lbs Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 18,000 lbs 26,000 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 20,000 lbs 30,000 lbs Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 18,400 lbs 27,500 lbs AT4X AEV Edition maximum trailer rating. · Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 17,800 lbs 26,000 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 18,500 lbs 27,500 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 20,000 lbs 30,000 lbs Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.1 Equipment check
Double Cab
Long Bed 2WD 17,900 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.1 Exact
Long Bed 4WD 17,600 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.1 Exact
Standard Bed 2WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.1 Exact
Standard Bed 4WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.1 Exact
Regular Cab
Long Bed 2WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 2WD 14,500 lbs 30,000 lbs Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 14,500 lbs 30,000 lbs Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.1 Equipment check
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.

33 published outcome s 4 exact 29 equipment-conditioned 14,800 to 22,390 lbs published
Crew Cab
Long Bed 2WD 17,900 lbs 26,000 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 2WD 19,200 lbs 27,500 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 2WD 21,870 lbs 30,300 lbs Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 18,000 lbs 27,500 lbs AT4 maximum trailer rating. · Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 21,190 lbs 30,000 lbs AT4 maximum trailer rating. · Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 18,400 lbs 27,500 lbs Denali maximum trailer rating. · Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 19,820 lbs 30,000 lbs Denali maximum trailer rating. · Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 17,900 lbs 27,500 lbs Denali Ultimate maximum trailer rating. · Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 19,190 lbs 30,000 lbs Denali Ultimate maximum trailer rating. · Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 17,600 lbs 26,000 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 19,000 lbs 27,500 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 21,500 lbs 30,000 lbs Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 18,000 lbs 26,000 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 19,200 lbs 27,500 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 21,510 lbs 30,000 lbs Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 20,800 lbs 30,000 lbs AT4 maximum trailer rating. · Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 17,300 lbs 27,500 lbs AT4 and AT4X maximum trailer rating. · Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 14,800 lbs 27,500 lbs AT4X AEV Edition maximum trailer rating. · Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 17,600 lbs 27,500 lbs Denali maximum trailer rating. · Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 19,900 lbs 30,000 lbs Denali maximum trailer rating. · Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 17,200 lbs 27,500 lbs Denali Ultimate maximum trailer rating. · Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 19,300 lbs 30,000 lbs Denali Ultimate maximum trailer rating. · Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 17,700 lbs 26,000 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 19,100 lbs 27,500 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 21,600 lbs 30,000 lbs Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.2 Equipment check
Double Cab
Long Bed 2WD 18,000 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.2 Exact
Long Bed 4WD 17,700 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.2 Exact
Standard Bed 2WD 18,200 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.2 Exact
Standard Bed 4WD 17,900 lbs 26,000 lbs No additional condition listed p.2 Exact
Regular Cab
Long Bed 2WD 18,500 lbs 26,000 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 2WD 22,390 lbs 30,000 lbs Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 18,200 lbs 26,000 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 22,000 lbs 30,000 lbs Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.2 Equipment check
Engine group

6.6L V8 Gas

14,500–18,700 lbs

Published tow type

Conventional towing

Receiver-hitch trailer ratings published by GMC.

20 published outcome s 0 exact 20 equipment-conditioned 14,500 to 16,000 lbs published
Crew Cab
Long Bed 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 2WD 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Double Cab
Long Bed 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 2WD 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 16,000 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Regular Cab
Long Bed 2WD 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 2WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 14,500 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.1 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 14,500 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.1 Equipment check
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.

23 published outcome s 0 exact 23 equipment-conditioned 16,200 to 18,700 lbs published
Crew Cab
Long Bed 2WD 17,180 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 2WD 18,500 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 17,900 lbs 26,000 lbs AT4 and Denali maximum trailer rating. · Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 16,870 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 18,280 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 17,270 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 18,500 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 18,000 lbs 26,000 lbs AT4, AT4X and Denali maximum trailer rating. · Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 16,200 lbs 26,000 lbs AT4X AEV Edition maximum trailer rating. · Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 16,960 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 18,380 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Double Cab
Long Bed 2WD 17,260 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 2WD 18,400 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 16,960 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 18,000 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 17,390 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 2WD 18,600 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 17,050 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Standard Bed 4WD 18,200 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Regular Cab
Long Bed 2WD 17,700 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 2WD 18,700 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 17,370 lbs 24,500 lbs Confirm the listed configuration before use p.2 Equipment check
Long Bed 4WD 18,300 lbs 26,000 lbs Requires available 18" or 20" wheels. p.2 Equipment check

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 2026 ratings for your specific Sierra 2500 HD configuration.

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

Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 18 configuration groups
Range: 14,500–22,390 lbs
Published max 22,390 LBS
6.6L V8 Gas 13 configuration groups
Range: 14,500–18,700 lbs
Published max 18,700 LBS
Technical Audit

Data sources

These citations identify the GMC trailering-guide pages used for the 2026 Sierra 2500 HD chart ratings.

Show source pages for the 2026 guide
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