How much can the 2026 GMC Sierra tow?

The 2026 GMC Sierra tows up to 13,300 lb when properly equipped (Elevation, 2.7L I4 310 hp, RWD). Ratings run from 8,700 lb to 13,300 lb depending on trim, engine and drive; half of the configurations are rated 9,500 lb or more.

Maximum towing
13,300 lb
best-equipped version
Typical rating
9,500 lb
median configuration
Payload
up to 2,230 lb
people, cargo and tongue weight

What can the Sierra tow?

Typical loaded weights against the best-equipped (13,300 lb) and the lowest-rated (8,700 lb) version. "Comfortable" keeps the trailer under 80% of the rating, a common safety margin.

Trailer	Weight	Best-equipped	Lowest-rated
Jet ski on a trailer	~1,000 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Small utility trailer, loaded	~1,500 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Teardrop camper	~1,800 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Pop-up camper	~3,000 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Bass boat and trailer	~3,500 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Small travel trailer (20 ft)	~5,000 lb	Comfortable	Comfortable
Two-horse trailer, loaded	~7,000 lb	Comfortable	Near the limit
Mid-size travel trailer (28 ft)	~8,000 lb	Comfortable	Near the limit
Large travel trailer (35 ft)	~10,000 lb	Comfortable	Over the rating

Check your own trailer weight against every Sierra configuration

Sierra towing capacity by configuration

Trim	Body	Engine	Drive	Tows	Payload
Elevation	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	13,300 lb	2,020 lb
Elevation	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	13,100 lb	2,000 lb
SLT	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	5.3L V8 355 hp	4WD	13,100 lb	1,960 lb
SLT	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	5.3L V8 355 hp	RWD	13,100 lb	1,980 lb
Elevation	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	13,000 lb	2,010 lb
SLT	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	5.3L V8 355 hp	4WD	13,000 lb	1,910 lb
Elevation	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	12,800 lb	1,980 lb
SLE	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	12,800 lb	1,980 lb
Elevation	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	12,400 lb	1,930 lb
SLE	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	12,400 lb	1,930 lb
SLE	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	11,200 lb	2,020 lb
SLE	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	11,200 lb	2,000 lb
SLE	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	11,000 lb	2,010 lb
Pro	Regular Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	9,800 lb	2,230 lb
Pro	Regular Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,600 lb	2,090 lb
Pro	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	9,500 lb	2,020 lb
Pro	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	9,400 lb	2,000 lb
Pro	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,300 lb	2,010 lb
Denali	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	5.3L V8 355 hp	4WD	9,200 lb	1,960 lb
Denali Ultimate	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	6.2L V8 420 hp	4WD	9,200 lb	1,710 lb
Pro	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,200 lb	1,980 lb
Denali	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	5.3L V8 355 hp	RWD	9,100 lb	1,980 lb
Denali	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	5.3L V8 355 hp	4WD	9,100 lb	1,910 lb
Pro	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	9,100 lb	1,930 lb
AT4	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	3.0L I6 diesel 305 hp	4WD	9,000 lb	1,670 lb
Pro	Regular Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	RWD	9,000 lb	2,230 lb
AT4	Crew Cab · 6.6 ft bed	3.0L I6 diesel 305 hp	4WD	8,900 lb	1,620 lb
Elevation	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	8,800 lb	1,980 lb
Elevation	Double Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	8,800 lb	2,010 lb
Pro	Regular Cab	2.7L I4 310 hp	4WD	8,800 lb	2,110 lb
AT4X	Crew Cab · 5.8 ft bed	3.0L I6 diesel 305 hp	4WD	8,700 lb	1,380 lb

2026 model year, manufacturer ratings. Maximum figures usually need the factory tow package and the right hitch; the trailer's tongue weight, passengers and cargo all count against payload. Always check the label on the door jamb and your owner's manual.

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