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2020 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity

Max tow rating

11,300lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 9,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
11,300 lb
80% rule
Up to 9,040 lb
Margin
2,300 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
IV, up to 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight
195% of 4,618 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 9,040 lbRating: 11,300 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 9,040 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
11,300 lb
80% of the rating
9,040 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 9,040 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbYes
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbYes
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbSome, up to 9,040 lb
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 11,300 lb: SLE Double Cab RWD, $38,000.

2020 GMC Sierra 1500 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
SLE Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD11,300 lb2,182 lb6,800 lb4,618 lb$38,000
SLE Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD11,300 lb2,178 lb6,800 lb4,622 lb$40,400
Elevation Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD11,300 lb2,182 lb6,800 lb4,618 lb$40,500
SLE Crew Cab LB RWD2.7LRWD11,300 lb2,106 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$40,700
Elevation Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD11,300 lb2,178 lb6,800 lb4,622 lb$42,900
Elevation Crew Cab LB RWD2.7LRWD11,300 lb2,106 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$43,200
SLT Double Cab RWD5.3LRWD11,300 lb2,182 lb6,800 lb4,618 lb$44,500
SLT Crew Cab RWD5.3LRWD11,300 lb2,278 lb6,900 lb4,622 lb$46,900
SLT Crew Cab LB RWD5.3LRWD11,300 lb2,206 lb6,900 lb4,694 lb$47,200
SLE Crew Cab 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD11,100 lb2,030 lb to 2,165 lb7,000 lb4,920 lb$43,700
Elevation Crew Cab 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD11,100 lb2,030 lb to 2,165 lb7,000 lb4,920 lb$46,200
SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD11,000 lb1,990 lb to 2,113 lb7,000 lb4,970 lb$44,000
Double Cab RWD4.3LRWD9,800 lb2,182 lb6,800 lb4,618 lb$33,500
4WD Reg Cab 140"4.3L4WD9,800 lb2,318 lb6,900 lb4,582 lb$34,200
Crew Cab RWD4.3LRWD9,800 lb2,178 lb6,800 lb4,622 lb$35,900
Denali Crew Cab RWD5.3LRWD9,600 lb2,278 lb6,900 lb4,622 lb$55,100
Crew Cab LB 4WD4.3L4WD9,500 lb2,113 lb7,000 lb4,887 lb$39,500
Denali Crew Cab LB RWD5.3LRWD9,500 lb2,206 lb6,900 lb4,694 lb$55,400
AT4 Double Cab 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD9,300 lb1,940 lb to 2,065 lb6,900 lb4,835 lb$51,300
2WD Reg Cab 140"4.3L 6cyl2WD7,900 lb to 10,000 lb2,240 lb to 2,431 lb6,800 lb4,520 lb$29,600
Crew Cab LB RWD4.3LRWD9,700 lb to 11,300 lb1,950 lb to 2,106 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$36,200
Double Cab 4WD4.3L4WD7,500 lb to 9,600 lb2,020 lb to 2,165 lb7,000 lb4,888 lb$36,800
Crew Cab 4WD4.3L4WD9,600 lb to 11,100 lb2,010 lb to 2,165 lb7,000 lb4,888 lb$39,200
SLE Double Cab 4WD2.7L4WD6,700 lb to 11,100 lb2,060 lb to 2,165 lb7,000 lb4,920 lb$41,300
Elevation Double Cab 4WD2.7L4WD6,700 lb to 11,100 lb2,040 lb to 2,165 lb7,000 lb4,920 lb$43,800
Elevation Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD11,000 lb to 11,100 lb1,990 lb to 2,113 lb7,000 lb4,970 lb$46,500
SLT Double Cab 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD9,300 lb to 12,100 lb1,940 lb to 2,165 lb7,000 lb4,835 lb$48,000
SLT Crew Cab 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD11,100 lb to 12,000 lb2,030 lb to 2,265 lb7,100 lb4,835 lb$50,400
SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD11,000 lb to 12,000 lb1,970 lb to 2,213 lb7,100 lb4,887 lb$50,700
AT4 Crew Cab 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD9,800 lb to 11,100 lb2,030 lb to 2,165 lb7,000 lb4,835 lb$53,700
AT4 Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD9,200 lb to 11,000 lb1,970 lb to 2,113 lb7,000 lb4,887 lb$54,000
Denali Crew Cab 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD9,200 lb to 11,100 lb2,030 lb to 2,265 lb7,100 lb4,835 lb$58,600
Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD9,200 lb to 11,000 lb1,970 lb to 2,213 lb7,100 lb4,887 lb$58,900

No rating listed: 2 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,00012,00014,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2011: 10,600 lb to 10,700 lb.
  • Changed in 2013: 10,700 lb to 10,400 lb.
  • Changed in 2014: 10,400 lb to 11,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2015: 11,500 lb to 12,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 12,000 lb to 12,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 12,500 lb to 12,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 12,200 lb to 11,300 lb.
  • Changed in 2021: 11,300 lb to 11,800 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 11,800 lb to 13,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 13,200 lb to 13,100 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 13,100 lb to 13,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 13,200 lb to 13,300 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Silverado 150012,000 lbRST Crew Cab 4WD$44,800
RAM 150011,340 lbLaramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD$54,640
GMC Sierra 1500 (this car)11,300 lbSLE Double Cab RWD$38,000
Toyota Tundra10,200 lbSR Double Cab RWD$33,575
Ford F-1509,300 lbRaptor 4WD SuperCab 5.5' Box$53,455
GMC Canyon7,700 lbSLE Crew Cab RWD$31,000
Nissan Frontier6,720 lbS King Cab 4WD$29,680

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What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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