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GMC towing capacity, by configuration

There are 155 published GMC configurations here across 7 models, and they span 5,500 to 20,000 lb. A single number for a GMC model is wrong for most of them — the Sierra 1500 alone spans 8,500–13,300 lb on the same badge.

Pick your model, then find your exact configuration on its page. The tow rating is where you start — what you actually need to buy is sized to the trailer, not the truck.

ModelBodyPublished configurationsMax trailer (lb)
2026 Sierra 2500 HDHeavy-duty pickup4114,500–20,000
2026 Sierra 3500 HDHeavy-duty pickup (SRW/DRW)2914,500–20,000
2026 Sierra 1500Full-size pickup548,500–13,300
2026 Sierra EVFull-size electric pickup78,500–12,500
2026 YukonFull-size SUV107,500–8,400
2026 Yukon XLFull-size SUV107,300–8,200
2026 CanyonMid-size pickup45,500–7,700
The widest spread here is the Sierra 1500: 8,500–13,300 lb, a 56% difference. Same model name, different engine or drivetrain, and the answer changes by 4,800 lb. See its full configuration chart →

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Common questions

How much can a GMC tow?

It depends entirely on the exact configuration, not the model name. Across the 7 GMC vehicles published here there are 155 distinct configurations ranging from 5,500 to 20,000 lb. Find your own model in the table on this page, then your exact engine, drivetrain, cab and bed combination on its page.

Why does one GMC model have more than one tow rating?

Because the rating is set by the configuration, not the badge. The GMC Sierra 1500 is the clearest example here: it spans 8,500–13,300 lb, a 56% difference between its lowest and highest published configuration. Two trucks with the same name on the tailgate can be thousands of pounds apart.

Where do these GMC numbers come from?

Each one is read positionally from GMC's own published towing chart or specification page, linked on every vehicle page. We publish no figure we cannot point at a manufacturer source for. See how this is made.

Why is there no payload figure for GMC here?

Because payload is specific to your individual vehicle, not to the model — it is printed on the certification label in your driver's door jamb. Your tongue weight counts against it, which is why it matters when you tow.