2026 GMC Sierra 3500HD towing capacity
Max tow rating
20,000lb
- Pro Crew Cab RWD, 6.6L.
- Base trim: 20,000 lb.
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
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | Yes |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | Yes |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 20,000 lb: Pro Crew Cab RWD, $51,900.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Crew Cab RWD | 6.6L | RWD | 20,000 lb | 4,360 lb | 11,000 lb | 6,338 lb to 6,887 lb | $51,900 |
| Pro Crew Cab LB RWD | 6.6L | RWD | 20,000 lb | 4,568 lb | 11,350 lb | 6,782 lb | $52,100 |
| Pro Crew Cab 4WD | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,590 lb | 11,550 lb | 6,636 lb to 7,172 lb | $54,700 |
| Pro Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,440 lb | 11,500 lb | 7,060 lb | $54,900 |
| SLE Crew Cab 4WD | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,590 lb | 11,550 lb | 6,636 lb to 7,172 lb | $59,100 |
| SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,440 lb | 11,500 lb | 7,060 lb | $59,300 |
| SLT Crew Cab 4WD | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,590 lb | 11,550 lb | 6,636 lb to 7,172 lb | $66,400 |
| SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,440 lb | 11,500 lb | 7,060 lb | $66,600 |
| AT4 Crew Cab 4WD | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,590 lb | 11,550 lb | 6,636 lb to 7,172 lb | $73,400 |
| AT4 Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,440 lb | 11,500 lb | 7,060 lb | $73,600 |
| Denali Crew Cab 4WD | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,590 lb | 11,550 lb | 6,636 lb to 7,172 lb | $76,300 |
| Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,440 lb | 11,500 lb | 7,060 lb | $76,500 |
| Denali Ultimate Crew Cab 4WD | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 5,140 lb | 12,100 lb | 6,636 lb to 7,172 lb | $97,600 |
| Denali Ultimate Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 5,190 lb | 12,250 lb | 7,060 lb | $97,800 |
| 2WD Reg Cab 142" Pro | 6.6L | 2WD | 20,000 lb | 4,739 lb | 10,950 lb | 6,211 lb to 6,887 lb | $48,200 to $48,500 |
| 2WD Double Cab 162" Pro | 6.6L | 2WD | 20,000 lb | 4,631 lb | 11,300 lb | 6,338 lb to 6,887 lb | $50,300 to $50,600 |
| 4WD Reg Cab 142" Pro | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,714 lb | 11,300 lb | 6,586 lb | $51,000 to $51,300 |
| 4WD Reg Cab 142" SLE | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,714 lb | 11,300 lb | 6,586 lb | $55,200 to $55,500 |
| 4WD Double Cab 162" Pro | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,423 lb | 11,400 lb | 6,977 lb | $53,100 to $53,400 |
| 4WD Double Cab 162" SLE | 6.6L | 4WD | 20,000 lb | 4,423 lb | 11,400 lb | 6,977 lb | $57,500 to $57,800 |
No rating listed: 18 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2020: 23,300 lb to 20,000 lb.
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
- What can tow 10,000 lb? 12 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree