2020 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity
Up to 12,100 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Double 4WD Standard, 6.2L EcoTec3 V8, 4WD, 3.42 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,600 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating12,100 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 6,600 lbs.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Conventional | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 12,100 lbs | 10,000 lbs | 22 |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 11,300 lbs | 10,400 lbs | 39 |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (Base Sierra trim only) | 10,000 lbs | 10,000 lbs | 24 |
| 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 | 7,900 lbs | 7,800 lbs | 24 |
| 2.7L Turbo | 6,900 lbs | 6,800 lbs | 18 |
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity chart
All 127 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 12,100 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 12,000 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 12,000 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 17,800 and payload 2,070 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,300 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 17,800 and payload 1,950 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,000 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 17,800 and payload 2,000 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,800 lbs | p. 16 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 11,300 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 11,300 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 11,300 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 11,100 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 11,100 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 11,000 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| AT4, Crew 4WD Short (AT4)bed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); AT4 value from footnote 6 ('AT4 trailering capacity is 9,800 lbs') on the 3.23 axle cell | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,800 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); merged GVWR 7,100, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,140 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,600 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); merged GVWR 7,100, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,170 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,600 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); merged GVWR 7,100, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,070 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,500 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,120 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,300 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,150 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,300 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,080 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,200 lbs | p. 16 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Sierra, Regular 2WD Longbed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Regular 4WD Longbed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular 2WD Longbed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,900 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Regular 4WD Longbed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,700 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,500 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,500 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,900 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,800 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,800 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,700 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,600 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,600 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 |
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,400 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,400 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,200 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,200 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 10,100 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 10,100 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,800 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,800 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,600 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,600 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column; merged GVWR 7,100, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,140 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,100 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column; merged GVWR 7,100, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,140 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,100 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column; merged GVWR 7,100, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,070 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,700 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column; merged GVWR 7,100, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,070 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,700 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column; merged GVWR 7,100, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,170 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,700 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column; merged GVWR 7,100, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,170 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 2WD | 3.23 | 8,700 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,500 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,500 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column; merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,150 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,300 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column; merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,150 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,300 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Short (AT4)bed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column; AT4 value from footnote 7 ('AT4 trailering capacity is 8,200 lbs') on the 3.23 axle cell | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,200 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Short (AT4)bed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column; AT4 value from footnote 7 ('AT4 trailering capacity is 8,200 lbs') on the 3.23 axle cell | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,200 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column; merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,120 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,100 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column; merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,120 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,100 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column; merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,080 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,800 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column; merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 16,800 and payload 2,080 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,800 lbs | p. 16 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Sierra, Regular 2WD Longbed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Regular 2WD Longbed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Regular 4WD Longbed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Regular 4WD Longbed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Base Sierra, Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 15 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 10,000 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,800 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,800 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| AT4, Crew 4WD Short (AT4)bed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column; AT4 value from footnote 8 ('AT4 trailering capacity is 7,600 lbs') on the 3.23 axle cell | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,600 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Short (AT4)bed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column; AT4 value from footnote 8 ('AT4 trailering capacity is 7,600 lbs') on the 3.23 axle cell | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,600 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column; merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 17,800 and payload 2,070 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,400 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column; merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 17,800 and payload 2,070 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,400 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column; merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 17,800 and payload 2,000 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,300 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column; merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 17,800 and payload 2,000 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,300 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Standard (AT4)bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column; AT4 value from footnote 9 ('AT4 trailering capacity is 7,100 lbs') on the 3.23 axle cell | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,100 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Standard (AT4)bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column; AT4 value from footnote 9 ('AT4 trailering capacity is 7,100 lbs') on the 3.23 axle cell | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,100 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column; merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 17,800 and payload 1,950 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,000 lbs | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column; merged GVWR 7,300, GCWR 17,800 and payload 1,950 cells are marked footnote 5 (Max Trailering Package) and attached to the 3.42 row only | 4WD | 3.23 | 7,000 lbs | p. 16 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular 2WD Longbed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,800 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Regular 2WD Longbed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,800 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Regular 4WD Longbed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Regular 4WD Longbed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,600 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,500 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 7,500 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,400 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,300 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 7,300 lbs | 12,800 lbs | p. 15 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,800 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 2WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,800 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,800 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Double 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,800 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,700 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 2WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 3.42 | 6,700 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,600 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 4WD Shortbed printed as 'Short' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,600 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,600 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Double 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,600 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,500 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 | |
| Crew 4WD Standardbed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 3.42 | 6,500 lbs | 12,000 lbs | p. 15 |
Common questions
Which 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 engine tows the most?
6.2L EcoTec3 V8, at up to 12,100 lbs. Next is 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 at up to 11,300 lbs.
What does a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 need to tow 12,100 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Max Trailering Package.
Can a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 10,400 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2020 GMC Trailering Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2020 GMC Trailering Guide, GMC. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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- Every year of the GMC Sierra 1500
- Other pickup trucks that can tow 12,000 lbs
- 2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD, up to 20,000 lbs
- 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD, up to 18,500 lbs
- 2020 GMC Savana 2500, up to 9,600 lbs
- 2020 GMC Savana 3500, up to 9,600 lbs
- 2020 GMC Yukon, up to 8,500 lbs