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2025 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity

Max tow rating

13,200lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 10,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
13,200 lb
80% rule
Up to 10,560 lb
Margin
2,700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
V, over 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight
224% of 4,694 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 10,560 lbRating: 13,200 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 10,560 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
13,200 lb
80% of the rating
10,560 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 10,560 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 lbSome, up to 10,560 lb

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 13,200 lb: Elevation Double Cab RWD, $50,500.

2025 GMC Sierra 1500 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Elevation Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD13,200 lb2,204 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$50,500
Double Cab Elevation 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD13,200 lb2,010 lb6,970 lb4,960 lb$50,500 to $53,800
SLE Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD13,100 lb2,186 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$51,200
Elevation Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD13,100 lb2,186 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$53,100
SLT Crew Cab RWD5.3LRWD13,100 lb2,286 lb6,900 lb4,860 lb$54,900
4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB2.7L4WD13,000 lb2,181 lb7,000 lb4,819 lb$53,800
4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB2.7L4WD13,000 lb2,172 lb7,000 lb4,828 lb$56,400
SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L4WD13,000 lb2,215 lb7,100 lb4,885 lb$58,700
SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD12,900 lb2,115 lb7,000 lb4,885 lb$54,800
Elevation Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD12,900 lb2,115 lb7,000 lb4,885 lb$56,700
Crew Cab Elevation 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD12,900 lb1,930 lb6,670 lb4,740 lb$53,100 to $56,400
2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro2.7L2WD9,800 lb2,441 lb6,800 lb4,359 lb$38,500
4WD Reg Cab 140" Pro2.7L4WD9,500 lb2,299 lb6,900 lb4,601 lb$43,100
Pro Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,400 lb2,204 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$41,600
Pro Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD9,400 lb2,115 lb7,000 lb4,885 lb$47,600
Double Cab Pro 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,300 lb2,010 lb to 2,181 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,750 lb$44,900
Pro Regular Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,100 lb2,410 lb6,700 lb4,440 lb$38,300
Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L4WD9,000 lb2,215 lb7,100 lb4,885 lb$69,200
4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL2.7L4WD8,900 lb2,181 lb7,000 lb4,819 lb$52,300
4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL2.7L4WD8,900 lb2,172 lb7,000 lb4,828 lb$54,900
AT4 Crew Cab LB 4WD3.0L4WD8,900 lb2,315 lb7,200 lb4,885 lb$67,300
Regular Cab Pro 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD8,800 lb to 9,100 lb2,090 lb to 2,291 lb6,700 lb to 6,800 lb4,770 lb$42,900
Pro Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,400 lb to 11,100 lb2,186 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$44,000
Crew Cab Pro 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,400 lb to 11,100 lb1,930 lb to 2,172 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,740 lb$47,300
SLE Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD11,200 lb to 13,200 lb2,204 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$48,800
Double Cab SLE 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD11,000 lb to 13,000 lb2,010 lb to 2,181 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,750 lb$52,100
Crew Cab SLE 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD12,900 lb to 13,100 lb1,930 lb to 2,172 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,740 lb$54,500
Crew Cab SLT 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD12,900 lb to 13,100 lb1,910 lb to 2,272 lb6,900 lb to 7,100 lb4,860 lb$58,000
Denali Crew Cab RWD5.3LRWD9,400 lb to 13,100 lb2,286 lb6,900 lb4,860 lb$65,400
Crew Cab AT4 4WD3.0L 6cyl4WD9,000 lb to 13,000 lb1,740 lb to 2,372 lb7,200 lb4,888 lb$66,800
Crew Cab Denali 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD9,200 lb to 13,100 lb1,910 lb to 2,272 lb6,900 lb to 7,100 lb4,860 lb$68,700
AT4X Crew Cab 4WD3.0L 6cyl4WD8,800 lb to 13,000 lb1,380 lb to 2,472 lb7,300 lb4,828 lb$79,400
Crew Cab Denali Ultimate 4WD6.2L 8cyl4WD8,900 lb to 13,000 lb1,710 lb to 2,272 lb7,100 lb4,828 lb$84,200

No rating listed: 3 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

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford F-15013,500 lbXL SuperCab RWD$41,760
Chevrolet Silverado 150013,300 lbLT Crew Cab RWD$50,500
GMC Sierra 1500 (this car)13,200 lbElevation Double Cab RWD$50,500
Toyota Tundra12,000 lbSR5 Double Cab RWD$45,960
RAM 150011,140 lbCrew Cab Rebel 4WD$64,195
GMC Canyon7,700 lb2WD Crew Cab Elevation$38,400
Jeep Gladiator7,000 lbRubicon 4WD$51,100

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.

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