Can the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 tow my trailer?
5,000 lb trailer
Yes
- 5,000 lb is 38% of the 13,300 lb rating.
- 8,300 lb to spare.
- Curb weight 4,694 lb. Rated to pull 2.8 times that.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim | Elevation Double Cab RWD |
| Tow rating | 13,300 lb |
| Curb weight | 4,694 lb |
| Horsepower | 310 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft |
| Drive | RWD |
| MSRP | $50,500 |
| Trailer | 5,000 lb |
| Share of rating | 38% |
| Rating ÷ curb weight | 2.8 |
Max tow rating: higher than 89% of 19 trucks (2026).
What this cannot tell you
A rating needs the right hitch, tow package and axle.
People, cargo and tongue weight use payload. Check the door label.
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