2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity

The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 tows between 8,500 and 13,300 lbs depending on engine, drivetrain, cab, axle ratio, and tow package. The highest rating — 13,300 lbs — requires the 3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel, 4x2 with the Max Trailering Package package. 53 configurations verified from the manufacturer's towing guide.

Source: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Max Trailering chart (official) · Updated 2026-06-12 · Reviewed by the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team

Every configuration, every rating

2026 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity by engine, drivetrain, cab, axle ratio, and tow package
EngineDriveCab / bedAxlePackageMax towingGCWR
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x4Crew / Short Bed——8,50015,000
6.2L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Short Bed——8,70015,000
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x4Crew / Short Bed——8,70015,000
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x4Crew / Standard Bed——8,70015,000
2.7L TurboMax I-44x4Crew / Standard Bed——8,80014,500
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x4Crew / Short Bed——8,80015,000
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x4Crew / Standard Bed——8,80015,000
2.7L TurboMax I-44x4Regular / Standard Bed——8,80014,000
2.7L TurboMax I-44x4Crew / Short Bed——8,80014,500
2.7L TurboMax I-44x4Crew / Standard Bed——8,90014,500
2.7L TurboMax I-44x4Double / Standard Bed——8,90014,500
6.2L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Short Bed——8,90015,000
6.2L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Standard Bed——8,90015,000
6.2L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Standard Bed——9,00015,000
6.2L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Short Bed——9,00015,000
2.7L TurboMax I-44x2Regular / Standard Bed——9,00014,000
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x4Double / Standard Bed——9,00015,000
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x2Crew / Short Bed——9,10015,000
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Standard Bed——9,10015,000
2.7L TurboMax I-44x2Crew / Short Bed——9,10014,500
2.7L TurboMax I-44x2Double / Standard Bed——9,10014,500
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Short Bed——9,10015,000
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Standard Bed——9,20015,000
2.7L TurboMax I-44x4Regular / Long Bed——9,20014,500
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Short Bed——9,20015,000
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x4Double / Standard Bed——9,30015,000
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Standard Bed——9,30015,000
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Short Bed——9,30015,000
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x2Double / Standard Bed——9,30015,000
2.7L TurboMax I-44x2Regular / Long Bed——9,40014,500
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x2Crew / Short Bed——9,40015,000
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x2Double / Standard Bed——9,50015,000
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x4Regular / Long Bed——9,60015,000
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x2Regular / Long Bed——9,80015,000
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Short Bed—Max Trailering Package10,80016,800
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Standard Bed—Max Trailering Package10,80016,800
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x4Double / Standard Bed—Max Trailering Package11,00016,800
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x2Double / Standard Bed—Max Trailering Package11,20016,800
5.3L EcoTec3 V84x2Crew / Short Bed—Max Trailering Package11,20016,800
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x4Crew / Short Bed—Max Trailering Package11,60017,800
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x4Crew / Standard Bed—Max Trailering Package11,60017,800
6.2L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Standard Bed—Max Trailering Package11,70017,800
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x4Double / Standard Bed—Max Trailering Package11,80017,800
6.2L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Short Bed—Max Trailering Package11,80017,800
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x2Crew / Short Bed—Max Trailering Package11,90017,800
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x2Double / Standard Bed—Max Trailering Package12,10017,800
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x4Crew / Standard Bed—Max Trailering Package12,40019,000
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x4Crew / Short Bed—Max Trailering Package12,80019,000
6.2L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Standard Bed—Max Trailering Package13,00019,100
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x4Double / Standard Bed—Max Trailering Package13,00019,000
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x2Crew / Short Bed—Max Trailering Package13,10019,000
6.2L EcoTec3 V84x4Crew / Short Bed—Max Trailering Package13,10019,100
3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel4x2Double / Standard Bed—Max Trailering Package13,30019,000

Find YOUR exact rating + run the trailer math

This configuration tows —–— lbs depending on axle ratio and tow package.

The VIN doesn't encode the axle ratio. Pick yours below (it's on the door-jamb certification label or glovebox sticker) — or pull your window sticker free, which lists the axle ratio and tow package.

Axle ratioTow packageMax towingGCWR
—standard8,500 lbs15,000
—standard8,700 lbs15,000
—standard8,700 lbs15,000
—standard8,700 lbs15,000
—standard8,800 lbs14,500
—standard8,800 lbs15,000
—standard8,800 lbs15,000
—standard8,800 lbs14,000
—standard8,800 lbs14,500
—standard8,900 lbs14,500
—standard8,900 lbs14,500
—standard8,900 lbs15,000
—standard8,900 lbs15,000
—standard9,000 lbs15,000
—standard9,000 lbs15,000
—standard9,000 lbs14,000
—standard9,000 lbs15,000
—standard9,100 lbs15,000
—standard9,100 lbs15,000
—standard9,100 lbs14,500
—standard9,100 lbs14,500
—standard9,100 lbs15,000
—standard9,200 lbs15,000
—standard9,200 lbs14,500
—standard9,200 lbs15,000
—standard9,300 lbs15,000
—standard9,300 lbs15,000
—standard9,300 lbs15,000
—standard9,300 lbs15,000
—standard9,400 lbs14,500
—standard9,400 lbs15,000
—standard9,500 lbs15,000
—standard9,600 lbs15,000
—standard9,800 lbs15,000
—Max Trailering Package10,800 lbs16,800
—Max Trailering Package10,800 lbs16,800
—Max Trailering Package11,000 lbs16,800
—Max Trailering Package11,200 lbs16,800
—Max Trailering Package11,200 lbs16,800
—Max Trailering Package11,600 lbs17,800
—Max Trailering Package11,600 lbs17,800
—Max Trailering Package11,700 lbs17,800
—Max Trailering Package11,800 lbs17,800
—Max Trailering Package11,800 lbs17,800
—Max Trailering Package11,900 lbs17,800
—Max Trailering Package12,100 lbs17,800
—Max Trailering Package12,400 lbs19,000
—Max Trailering Package12,800 lbs19,000
—Max Trailering Package13,000 lbs19,100
—Max Trailering Package13,000 lbs19,000
—Max Trailering Package13,100 lbs19,000
—Max Trailering Package13,100 lbs19,100
—Max Trailering Package13,300 lbs19,000

Ratings from manufacturer towing guides; always verify against the certification placard on your door jamb. Informational — not professional advice.

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FAQ

What is the maximum towing capacity of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?

13,300 lbs — but only in one specific configuration: the 3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel, 4x2, Double, with the Max Trailering Package package. Other configurations rate as low as 8,500 lbs. Source: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Max Trailering chart (official).

Can a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 tow a 25-foot travel trailer?

A typical 25-ft travel trailer weighs 6,000–7,500 lbs loaded. Higher-rated Sierra 1500 configurations (up to 13,300 lbs) handle that with margin, but payload is usually the real constraint: ~750+ lbs of tongue weight plus passengers counts against payload, not the tow rating. Use the calculator above with your exact configuration and passenger count.

How do I find MY Sierra 1500's exact towing capacity?

Enter the VIN above — it resolves engine, drivetrain, and cab. If your configuration's rating still depends on axle ratio or tow package (the VIN doesn't encode those), check the door-jamb certification label, or pull your window sticker free on CarWhere — it lists both.