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2026 GMC Sierra EV towing capacity

Max tow rating

12,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 10,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
12,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 10,000 lb
Margin
2,500 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
IV, up to 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%: 10,000 lbRating: 12,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 10,000 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
12,500 lb
80% of the rating
10,000 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 10,000 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 lbSome, up to 10,000 lb

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 12,500 lb: e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Elevation 4WD, $62,400.

2026 GMC Sierra EV tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Elevation 4WDelectric4WD12,500 lbN/A10,005 lbN/A$62,400
e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Denali 4WDelectric4WD12,500 lbN/A10,005 lbN/A$69,700
Elevation Extended Range 4WDelectric4WD12,500 lb1,700 lb9,900 lb4,630 lb to 8,640 lb$70,600
e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range Elevation 4WDelectric4WD12,500 lbN/A10,005 lbN/A$70,600
Denali Extended Range 4WDelectric4WD12,500 lb1,700 lb9,900 lb4,630 lb to 8,640 lb$77,900
e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range Denali 4WDelectric4WD12,500 lbN/A10,005 lbN/A$77,900
e4WD Crew Cab Max Range Denali 4WDelectric4WD12,500 lbN/A10,500 lbN/A$98,600
AT4 Extended Range 4WDelectric4WD12,300 lb1,950 lb10,500 lb4,630 lb to 8,640 lb$79,300
e4WD Crew Cab Extended Range AT4 4WDelectric4WD12,300 lbN/A10,500 lbN/A$79,300
e4WD Crew Cab Max Range AT4 4WDelectric4WD12,300 lbN/A10,500 lbN/A$89,600
AT4 Max Range 4WDelectric4WD10,200 lb1,500 lb10,500 lb4,630 lb to 8,867 lb$89,600
Denali Max Range 4WDelectric4WD10,200 lb1,500 lb10,500 lb4,630 lb to 8,867 lb$98,600
Elevation Standard Range 4WDelectric4WD8,500 lb2,250 lb9,900 lb4,630 lb to 8,640 lb$62,400
Denali Standard Range 4WDelectric4WD8,500 lb2,250 lb9,900 lb4,630 lb to 8,640 lb$69,700

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,00012,00014,000202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2024 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2025: 10,000 lb to 10,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 10,500 lb to 12,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
GMC Sierra EV (this car)12,500 lbe4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Elevation 4WD$62,400
Rivian R1T11,000 lbDual Motor Standard Pack AWD$72,990
Tesla Cybertruck11,000 lbAll-Wheel Drive AWD$80,240
Ford F-150 Lightning10,000 lbPro 4WD$54,180

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