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2026 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity

Max tow rating

13,300lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 10,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
13,300 lb
80% rule
Up to 10,640 lb
Margin
2,700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
V, over 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight
226% of 4,694 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%: 10,640 lbRating: 13,300 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 10,640 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
13,300 lb
80% of the rating
10,640 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 10,640 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 10,640 lb

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 13,300 lb: Elevation Double Cab RWD, $50,500.

2026 GMC Sierra 1500 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Elevation Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD13,300 lb2,206 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$50,500
Elevation Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD13,100 lb2,189 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$53,300
SLT Crew Cab RWD5.3LRWD13,100 lb2,289 lb6,900 lb4,890 lb$55,100
Crew Cab SLT 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD13,100 lb1,910 lb to 2,274 lb6,900 lb to 7,100 lb4,890 lb$58,200
Double Cab Elevation 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD13,000 lb2,010 lb6,970 lb4,960 lb$53,800
SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L4WD13,000 lb2,217 lb7,100 lb4,883 lb$58,900
Crew Cab Elevation 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD13,000 lb1,930 lb6,690 lb4,760 lb$53,300 to $56,600
4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB2.7L4WD13,000 lb2,183 lb7,000 lb4,817 lb$53,800 to $54,100
4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB2.7L4WD12,800 lb2,174 lb7,000 lb4,826 lb$56,600 to $56,900
SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD12,400 lb2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$54,900
Elevation Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD12,400 lb2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$56,900
SLE Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD11,200 lb2,206 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$48,700
SLE Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD11,200 lb2,189 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$51,300
Double Cab SLE 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD11,000 lb2,010 lb to 2,183 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,750 lb$52,000
2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro2.7L2WD9,800 lb2,443 lb6,800 lb4,357 lb$38,500
4WD Reg Cab 140" Pro2.7L4WD9,600 lb2,301 lb6,900 lb4,599 lb$43,100
Pro Double Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,500 lb2,206 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$41,600
Denali Crew Cab RWD5.3LRWD9,400 lb2,289 lb6,900 lb4,611 lb$66,100
Double Cab Pro 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD9,300 lb2,010 lb to 2,183 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,750 lb$44,900
Pro Crew Cab LB 4WD2.7L4WD9,300 lb2,117 lb7,000 lb4,883 lb$47,800
Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD5.3L4WD9,100 lb2,217 lb7,100 lb4,883 lb$69,900
Pro Regular Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,000 lb2,412 lb6,700 lb4,440 lb$38,300
AT4 Crew Cab LB 4WD3.0L4WD9,000 lb2,317 lb7,200 lb4,883 lb$67,500 to $68,800
4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL2.7L4WD8,900 lb2,183 lb7,000 lb4,817 lb$50,800 to $51,100
4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL2.7L4WD8,800 lb2,174 lb7,000 lb4,826 lb$53,600 to $53,900
Regular Cab Pro 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD8,800 lb to 9,600 lb2,090 lb to 2,293 lb6,700 lb to 6,800 lb4,770 lb$42,900
Pro Crew Cab RWD2.7LRWD9,400 lb to 11,200 lb2,189 lb6,800 lb4,694 lb$44,200
Crew Cab Pro 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD8,800 lb to 11,200 lb1,930 lb to 2,174 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,760 lb$47,500
Crew Cab SLE 4WD2.7L 4cyl4WD11,200 lb to 13,000 lb1,930 lb to 2,174 lb6,800 lb to 7,000 lb4,760 lb$54,600
Crew Cab AT4 4WD3.0L 6cyl4WD9,000 lb to 13,100 lb1,620 lb to 2,374 lb7,200 lb4,826 lb$67,000
Crew Cab Denali 4WD5.3L 8cyl4WD9,200 lb to 13,100 lb1,910 lb to 2,274 lb7,100 lb4,826 lb$69,400
Crew Cab AT4X 4WD3.0L 6cyl4WD8,700 lb to 13,100 lb1,380 lb to 2,474 lb7,300 lb4,826 lb$79,600
Crew Cab Denali Ultimate 4WD6.2L 8cyl4WD8,900 lb to 13,100 lb1,710 lb to 2,274 lb7,100 lb4,826 lb$84,400

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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford F-15013,500 lbKing Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD$69,930
GMC Sierra 1500 (this car)13,300 lbElevation Double Cab RWD$50,500
Chevrolet Silverado 150013,300 lbLT Double Cab RWD$47,900
Toyota Tundra11,450 lbI Force Max Crewmax Limited$58,560
RAM 150011,140 lbCrew Cab Rebel 4WD$65,445
GMC Canyon7,700 lb2WD Crew Cab Elevation$38,900

Lists by trailer weight

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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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