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2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited towing capacity

Max tow rating

9,600lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 7,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
9,600 lb
80% rule
Up to 7,680 lb
Margin
2,000 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
165% of 4,603 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 7,680 lbRating: 9,600 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 7,680 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
9,600 lb
80% of the rating
7,680 lb
Hitch class at max
IV, up to 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 7,680 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 7,680 lb
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 9,600 lb: Pro Crew Cab RWD, $37,500.

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Pro Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,600 lbN/AN/A4,603 lb$37,500
SLE Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,600 lbN/AN/A4,603 lb$44,800
Elevation Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,600 lbN/AN/A4,603 lb$46,700
SLT Crew Cab RWD5.3LRWD9,600 lbN/AN/A4,603 lb$48,500
Denali Crew Cab RWD5.3LRWD9,600 lb2,297 lb6,900 lb4,603 lb$56,800
4WD Crew Cab 147" Pro2.7L4WD9,200 lbN/AN/A4,816 lb$40,800
4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL2.7L4WD9,200 lbN/AN/A4,816 lb$48,000
SLE Crew Cab 4WD2.7L4WD9,200 lbN/AN/A4,816 lb$48,100
Elevation Crew Cab 4WD2.7L4WD9,200 lbN/AN/A4,816 lb$50,000
4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB2.7L4WD9,200 lbN/AN/A4,816 lb$50,000
SLT Crew Cab 4WD5.3L4WD9,200 lbN/AN/A4,816 lb$51,800
Denali Crew Cab 4WD5.3L4WD9,200 lb2,284 lb7,100 lb4,816 lb$60,100
Pro Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD9,100 lbN/AN/A4,867 lb$41,100
SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD9,100 lbN/AN/A4,867 lb$48,400
Elevation Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD9,100 lbN/AN/A4,867 lb$50,300
SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L4WD9,100 lbN/AN/A4,867 lb$52,100
AT4 Crew Cab 4WD3.0L4WD9,100 lb2,284 lb7,100 lb4,816 lb$56,800
Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L4WD9,100 lb2,233 lb7,100 lb4,867 lb$60,400
AT4 Crew Cab LB 4WD3.0L4WD8,900 lb2,233 lb7,100 lb4,867 lb$57,000

No rating listed: 20 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,00020192022
Highest rating each year, 2019 to 2022. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2022: 9,400 lb to 9,600 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Silverado 150013,300 lbLimited RST Double Cab 4WD$45,600
Ford F-15011,200 lbLimited SuperCrew RWD$77,625
RAM 150010,650 lbClassic Regular Cab SLT 8 ft 2WDN/A
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited (this car)9,600 lbPro Crew Cab RWD$37,500
GMC Canyon7,700 lbElevation Crew Cab RWD$34,400
Toyota Tacoma6,800 lbSR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD$32,085
Nissan Frontier6,720 lbS King Cab RWD$28,690

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked