What can the 2026 GMC Sierra EV tow?
Yes, up to
12,500 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 18 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 10,000 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Elevation 4WD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 2,505 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Fifth wheel, 28-31 ft overall: 9,995 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 12,500 lb. 80% used.
- Payload
- Not listed for this trim. No payload verdict.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 9,995 lb loaded. Rating 12,500 lb. 80% of the rating. Margin 2,505 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 10,000 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Not known | Payload not listed for this trim. No verdict. |
| Hitch needed Info | Fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch. The class table does not apply. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Elevation 4WD.
Every trim
7 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only. No: 7 trims.
Source marks: one source
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Elevation 4WD | 12,500 lb | 80% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Denali 4WD | 12,500 lb | 80% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Elevation Extended Range 4WD | 12,500 lb | 80% | 1,700 lb | -599 lb | No: payload |
| e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range Elevation 4WD | 12,500 lb | 80% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Denali Extended Range 4WD | 12,500 lb | 80% | 1,700 lb | -599 lb | No: payload |
| e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range Denali 4WD | 12,500 lb | 80% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| e4WD Crew Cab Max Range Denali 4WD | 12,500 lb | 80% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| AT4 Extended Range 4WD | 12,300 lb | 81% | 1,950 lb | -349 lb | No: payload |
| e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range AT4 4WD | 12,300 lb | 81% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| e4WD Crew Cab Max Range AT4 4WD | 12,300 lb | 81% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| AT4 Max Range 4WD | 10,200 lb | 98% | 1,500 lb | -799 lb | No: payload |
| Denali Max Range 4WD | 10,200 lb | 98% | 1,500 lb | -799 lb | No: payload |
| Elevation Standard Range 4WD | 8,500 lb | 118% | 2,250 lb | -49 lb | No: rating and payload |
| Denali Standard Range 4WD | 8,500 lb | 118% | 2,250 lb | -49 lb | No: rating and payload |
Sources for this check
- Grand Design: trailer specs (2 pages)
- Weigh Safe: tongue weight guide
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ