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2024 GMC Sierra 3500HD towing capacity

Max tow rating

20,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 16,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
20,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 16,000 lb
Margin
4,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
V, over 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed
05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 16,000 lbRating: 20,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 16,000 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
20,000 lb
80% of the rating
16,000 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 16,000 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 lbYes
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbYes

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 20,000 lb: 2WD Reg Cab 142" Pro, $46,600.

2024 GMC Sierra 3500HD tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
2WD Reg Cab 142" Pro6.6L2WD20,000 lb4,721 lb10,950 lb6,229 lb to 6,887 lb$46,600
2WD Double Cab 162" Pro6.6L2WD20,000 lb4,613 lb11,300 lb6,687 lb$48,700
4WD Reg Cab 142" Pro6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,696 lb11,300 lb6,604 lb$49,400
Pro Crew Cab RWD6.6LRWD20,000 lb4,342 lb11,000 lb6,338 lb to 6,887 lb$50,300
Pro Crew Cab LB RWD6.6LRWD20,000 lb4,550 lb11,350 lb6,800 lb$50,500
2WD Reg Cab 142" SLE6.6L2WD20,000 lb4,721 lb10,950 lb6,229 lb to 6,887 lb$51,400
4WD Double Cab 162" Pro6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,405 lb11,400 lb6,995 lb$51,500
Pro Crew Cab 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,571 lb11,550 lb6,979 lb$53,100
Pro Crew Cab LB 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,421 lb11,500 lb7,079 lb$53,300
2WD Double Cab 162" SLE6.6L2WD20,000 lb4,613 lb11,300 lb6,687 lb$53,700
4WD Reg Cab 142" SLE6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,696 lb11,300 lb6,604 lb$54,200
SLE Crew Cab RWD6.6LRWD20,000 lb4,342 lb11,000 lb6,338 lb to 6,887 lb$55,300
SLE Crew Cab LB RWD6.6LRWD20,000 lb4,550 lb11,350 lb6,800 lb$55,500
4WD Double Cab 162" SLE6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,405 lb11,400 lb6,995 lb$56,500
SLE Crew Cab 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,571 lb11,550 lb6,979 lb$58,100
SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,421 lb11,500 lb7,079 lb$58,300
SLT Crew Cab RWD6.6LRWD20,000 lb4,342 lb11,000 lb6,338 lb to 6,887 lb$62,700
SLT Crew Cab LB RWD6.6LRWD20,000 lb4,550 lb11,350 lb6,800 lb$62,900
SLT Crew Cab 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,571 lb11,550 lb6,979 lb$65,500
SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,421 lb11,500 lb7,079 lb$65,700
AT4 Crew Cab 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,571 lb11,550 lb6,979 lb$71,300
AT4 Crew Cab LB 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,421 lb11,500 lb7,079 lb$71,500
Denali Crew Cab 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,571 lb11,550 lb6,979 lb$75,400
Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb4,421 lb11,500 lb7,079 lb$75,600
Denali Ultimate Crew Cab 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb5,121 lb12,100 lb6,979 lb$96,300
Denali Ultimate Crew Cab LB 4WD6.6L4WD20,000 lb5,171 lb12,250 lb7,079 lb$96,500

No rating listed: 24 trims.

Max rating by year

05,00010,00015,00020,00025,00020172021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2017 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2020: 23,300 lb to 20,000 lb.

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