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What can the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 tow?

Yes, up to

13,300 lb

Trailer types that fit
18 of 26
80% of the rating
10,640 lb
Owner margin, not a maker limit
Top trim
Elevation Double Cab RWD

Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,255 lb under the rating.

Trailer
Toy hauler travel trailer (Seismic TT): 10,045 lb loaded.
Tow rating
13,300 lb. 76% used.
Tongue weight
1,256 lb
Payload
1,556 lb of 2,206 lb with people and cargo.

Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.

Checks

Source marks: one source

Checks for this trailer and trim
CheckNumbers
Tow rating
Pass
10,045 lb loaded. Rating 13,300 lb. 76% of the rating. Margin 3,255 lb.
80% of the rating
Pass
Up to 10,640 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit.
Payload
Pass
Tongue weight 1,256 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 1,556 lb. Payload 2,206 lb. Left 650 lb.
Hitch needed
Info
Class V, over 10,000 lb.
Frontal area
Not known
Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide.

People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: Elevation Double Cab RWD.

Every trim

Yes: 12 trims. 2 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only. No: 11 trims.

Every rated trim against this trailer
TrimTow ratingShare of ratingPayloadPayload leftResult
Elevation Double Cab RWD13,300 lb76%2,206 lb650 lbYes
Elevation Crew Cab RWD13,100 lb77%2,189 lb633 lbYes
SLT Crew Cab RWD13,100 lb77%2,289 lb733 lbYes
Crew Cab SLT 4WD13,100 lb77%Not listedNot listedTow rating only
Double Cab Elevation 4WD13,000 lb77%2,010 lb454 lbYes
SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD13,000 lb77%2,217 lb661 lbYes
Crew Cab Elevation 4WD13,000 lb77%1,930 lb374 lbYes
4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB13,000 lb77%2,183 lb627 lbYes
4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB12,800 lb78%2,174 lb618 lbYes
SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD12,400 lb81%2,117 lb561 lbYes
Elevation Crew Cab LB 4WD12,400 lb81%2,117 lb561 lbYes
SLE Double Cab RWD11,200 lb90%2,206 lb650 lbYes
SLE Crew Cab RWD11,200 lb90%2,189 lb633 lbYes
Double Cab SLE 4WD11,000 lb91%Not listedNot listedTow rating only
2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro9,800 lb102%2,443 lb887 lbNo: rating
4WD Reg Cab 140" Pro9,600 lb105%2,301 lb745 lbNo: rating
Pro Double Cab RWD9,500 lb106%2,206 lb650 lbNo: rating
Denali Crew Cab RWD9,400 lb107%2,289 lb733 lbNo: rating
Double Cab Pro 4WD9,300 lb108%Not listedNot listedNo: rating
Pro Crew Cab LB 4WD9,300 lb108%2,117 lb561 lbNo: rating
Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD9,100 lb110%2,217 lb661 lbNo: rating
Pro Regular Cab RWD9,000 lb112%2,412 lb856 lbNo: rating
AT4 Crew Cab LB 4WD9,000 lb112%2,317 lb761 lbNo: rating
4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL8,900 lb113%2,183 lb627 lbNo: rating
4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL8,800 lb114%2,174 lb618 lbNo: rating

Sources for this check

Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. This weight was not confirmed on the maker page. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.

What this cannot tell you

Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

How values are checked