What you need to tow with a 2026 GMC Sierra EV

The 2026 GMC Sierra EV is rated from 8,500 to 12,500 lb depending on engine — a 47% spread. Find your configuration below, then size the hitch to the trailer you are towing, not to the truck's maximum.

A single towing number for this truck would be a lie. 12,500 lb applies to one exact configuration when properly equipped. Same badge, different engine, and the real figure can be thousands of pounds lower. That is why every row below carries its configuration.

2026 GMC Sierra EV towing by configuration

Engine	Cab	Drive	GCWR (lb)	Max trailer (lb)	Requires
Elevation Extended Range (e4WD Two Motor)	Crew Cab	4WD	21,400	12,500	—
Denali Extended Range (e4WD Two Motor)	Crew Cab	4WD	21,400	12,500	Requires available 11 kW AC Charging and Coil Suspension.
AT4 Extended Range (e4WD Two Motor)	Crew Cab	4WD	21,400	12,300	—
AT4 Max Range (e4WD Two Motor)	Crew Cab	4WD	19,700	10,200	—
Denali Max Range (e4WD Two Motor)	Crew Cab	4WD	19,700	10,200	—
Elevation Standard Range (e4WD Two Motor)	Crew Cab	4WD	16,600	8,500	—
Denali Standard Range (e4WD Two Motor)	Crew Cab	4WD	16,600	8,500	—

GCWR is the maximum combined weight of the loaded truck and the loaded trailer. Max trailer weight assumes the vehicle is properly equipped and otherwise unloaded — every passenger and every pound of cargo comes off it.

Source: 2026 GMC Sierra EV manufacturer trailering chart · last verified 2026-08-29

The kit for this truck

Towing hardware is sized to the trailer. Pick the weight you are actually pulling:

Tow 5,000 lb with a Sierra EV Tow 6,000 lb with a Sierra EV Tow 7,000 lb with a Sierra EV Tow 8,000 lb with a Sierra EV Tow 9,000 lb with a Sierra EV Tow 10,000 lb with a Sierra EV Tow 11,000 lb with a Sierra EV Tow 12,000 lb with a Sierra EV

At this truck's ceiling (12,500 lb) you would be in Class 5 XD hardware with a weight-distributing hitch and a brake controller. See the 12,000 lb kit for this vehicle →

Before you trust any of these numbers

Your payload governs. Addition of trailer hitch weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or doorframe.
Tongue weight is not free. 10–15% of the trailer sits on your rear axle and comes out of payload, not out of tow rating.
Engines in this chart: Elevation Standard Range (e4WD Two Motor) · Elevation Extended Range (e4WD Two Motor) · AT4 Extended Range (e4WD Two Motor) · AT4 Max Range (e4WD Two Motor) · Denali Standard Range (e4WD Two Motor) · Denali Extended Range (e4WD Two Motor) · Denali Max Range (e4WD Two Motor). If yours is not listed, this chart does not cover your configuration.

Common questions

How much can a 2026 GMC Sierra EV tow?

Between 8,500 and 12,500 lb depending on the exact configuration — that is a 47% spread, so a single headline number is misleading. The 12,500 lb figure requires one specific combination of engine. Look up your own configuration in the table on this page.

What hitch do I need for a 2026 GMC Sierra EV?

Size the hitch to the trailer, not the truck. For a trailer up to 10,000 lb you need Class 4 hardware with a 2 in receiver, plus a weight-distributing hitch with sway control. The truck's rating is a ceiling you must stay under, not the thing you buy for.

Why is there no payload number on this page?

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. Published sources disagree with manufacturers in both directions on payload, so stating one per model would be wrong for most trucks. Your tongue weight counts against payload, which is why it matters.