Can the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD tow my trailer?
5,000 lb trailer
Yes
- 5,000 lb is 25% of the 20,000 lb rating.
- 15,000 lb to spare.
- Curb weight 6,825 lb. Rated to pull 2.9 times that.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim | 4WD Crew Cab 159" Denali |
| Tow rating | 20,000 lb |
| Curb weight | 6,825 lb |
| Horsepower | 401 hp |
| Torque | 464 lb-ft |
| Drive | 4WD |
| MSRP | $75,200 |
| Trailer | 5,000 lb |
| Share of rating | 25% |
| Rating ÷ curb weight | 2.9 |
Max tow rating: highest 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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