2023 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity

Up to 13,200 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch, 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6, 2WD, 3.73 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 8,700 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.

Highest published rating13,200 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 8,700 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.

2023 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
3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6	13,200 lbs	8,700 lbs	34
6.2L V8	13,000 lbs	8,000 lbs	22
5.3L V8	11,200 lbs	9,700 lbs	36
2.7L TURBO HIGH-OUTPUT	9,500 lbs	9,400 lbs	27

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity chart

All 119 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)

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.73	13,200 lbs	19,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package; Requires 20" wheels and tires; Requires 20" wheels and tires	p. 11
Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.73	13,100 lbs	19,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package; Requires 20" wheels and tires; Requires 20" wheels and tires	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.73	13,000 lbs	19,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package; Requires 20" wheels and tires; Requires 20" wheels and tires	p. 11
Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.73	13,000 lbs	19,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package; Requires 20" wheels and tires; Requires 20" wheels and tires	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.73	12,900 lbs	19,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package; Requires 20" wheels and tires; Requires 20" wheels and tires	p. 11
Double 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.23	9,300 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
Crew 2WD Short bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.23	9,200 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
Double 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.23	9,000 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.23	8,800 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.23	8,700 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 6.2L V8 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.42	13,000 lbs	19,100 lbs	Max Trailering Package; Requires 20" wheels and tires; Requires 20" wheels and tires	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.42	13,000 lbs	19,100 lbs	Max Trailering Package; Requires 20" wheels and tires; Requires 20" wheels and tires	p. 11
AT4, Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 6: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 9,000 lbs. AT4X max trailering capacity is 8,700 lbs.'	4WD	3.23	9,000 lbs			p. 11
AT4, Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 6: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 9,000 lbs. AT4X max trailering capacity is 8,700 lbs.'	4WD	3.23	9,000 lbs			p. 11
Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.23	8,900 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.23	8,900 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
AT4X, Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch, AT4XAT4X rating from footnote 6: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 9,000 lbs. AT4X max trailering capacity is 8,700 lbs.'	4WD	3.23	8,700 lbs			p. 11
AT4X, Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch, AT4XAT4X rating from footnote 6: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 9,000 lbs. AT4X max trailering capacity is 8,700 lbs.'	4WD	3.23	8,700 lbs			p. 11

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8 towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Needs	Source
Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.42	11,200 lbs	16,800 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.42	11,100 lbs	16,800 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.42	11,000 lbs	16,800 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.42	10,900 lbs	16,800 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.42	10,800 lbs	16,800 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Regular 2WD Long bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.23	9,800 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
Regular 4WD Long bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.23	9,500 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
Crew 2WD Short bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.23	9,400 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
Double 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.23	9,400 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
Double 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.23	9,300 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.23	9,200 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.23	9,000 lbs	15,000 lbs		p. 11

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 2.7L TURBO HIGH-OUTPUT towing capacity, conventional hitch
Configuration	Drive	Axle	Max trailer	GCWR	Source
Regular 2WD Long bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.42	9,500 lbs	14,500 lbs	p. 11
Crew 2WD Short bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.42	9,200 lbs	14,500 lbs	p. 11
Double 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.42	9,200 lbs	14,500 lbs	p. 11
Regular 4WD Long bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.42	9,200 lbs	14,500 lbs	p. 11
Regular 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch	2WD	3.42	9,100 lbs	14,000 lbs	p. 11
Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.42	8,900 lbs	14,500 lbs	p. 11
Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.42	8,900 lbs	14,500 lbs	p. 11
Double 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.42	8,900 lbs	14,500 lbs	p. 11
Regular 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch	4WD	3.42	8,800 lbs	14,000 lbs	p. 11

Fifth-wheel or gooseneck

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Max trailer	Needs	Source
Regular 2WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	9,700 lbs		p. 11
Regular 2WD Long bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	9,700 lbs		p. 11
Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	9,600 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	9,600 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	9,600 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	9,600 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	9,300 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	9,300 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Regular 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	9,100 lbs		p. 11
Regular 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	9,100 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	8,800 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	8,800 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 2WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	8,400 lbs		p. 11
Crew 2WD Short bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	8,400 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	8,300 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	8,300 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	8,300 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	8,300 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Double 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	8,200 lbs		p. 11
Double 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	8,200 lbs		p. 11
Double 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	8,000 lbs		p. 11
Double 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	8,000 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	7,400 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	7,400 lbs		p. 11

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 2.7L TURBO HIGH-OUTPUT towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Max trailer	Source
Regular 2WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	9,400 lbs	p. 11
Regular 2WD Long bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	9,400 lbs	p. 11
Double 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	9,200 lbs	p. 11
Double 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	9,200 lbs	p. 11
Crew 2WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	9,100 lbs	p. 11
Crew 2WD Short bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	9,100 lbs	p. 11
Regular 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	9,100 lbs	p. 11
Regular 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	9,100 lbs	p. 11
Regular 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	9,000 lbs	p. 11
Regular 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	9,000 lbs	p. 11
Double 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	8,900 lbs	p. 11
Double 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	8,900 lbs	p. 11
Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	8,800 lbs	p. 11
Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	8,800 lbs	p. 11
Regular 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	8,800 lbs	p. 11
Regular 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	8,800 lbs	p. 11
Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	8,600 lbs	p. 11
Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	8,600 lbs	p. 11

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Max trailer	Needs	Source
Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	8,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	8,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	8,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	8,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	8,100 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	8,100 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	8,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	8,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	7,800 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	7,800 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 2WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	7,600 lbs		p. 11
Crew 2WD Short bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	7,600 lbs		p. 11
Double 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	2WD	7,600 lbs		p. 11
Double 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch	2WD	7,600 lbs		p. 11
Double 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	7,300 lbs		p. 11
Double 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	7,300 lbs		p. 11
AT4, Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 13: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 6,900 lbs.'	4WD	6,900 lbs		p. 11
AT4, Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 13: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 6,900 lbs.'	4WD	6,900 lbs		p. 11
AT4, Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 15: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 6,600 lbs.'	4WD	6,600 lbs		p. 11
AT4, Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 15: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 6,600 lbs.'	4WD	6,600 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	6,500 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	6,500 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	6,000 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	6,000 lbs		p. 11

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 6.2L V8 towing capacity, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
Configuration	Drive	Max trailer	Needs	Source
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	8,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	8,000 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	7,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	7,700 lbs	Max Trailering Package	p. 11
AT4, Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 7: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 7,400 lbs. AT4X max trailering capacity is 4,900 lbs.'	4WD	7,400 lbs		p. 11
AT4, Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 7: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 7,400 lbs. AT4X max trailering capacity is 4,900 lbs.'	4WD	7,400 lbs		p. 11
AT4, Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 11: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 7,000 lbs.'	4WD	7,000 lbs		p. 11
AT4, Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 11: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 7,000 lbs.'	4WD	7,000 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	6,400 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	6,400 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch	4WD	6,200 lbs		p. 11
Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch	4WD	6,200 lbs		p. 11
AT4X, Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4XAT4X rating from footnote 7: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 7,400 lbs. AT4X max trailering capacity is 4,900 lbs.'	4WD	4,900 lbs		p. 11
AT4X, Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch, AT4XAT4X rating from footnote 7: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 7,400 lbs. AT4X max trailering capacity is 4,900 lbs.'	4WD	4,900 lbs		p. 11

Common questions

Which 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 engine tows the most?

3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6, at up to 13,200 lbs. Next is 6.2L V8 at up to 13,000 lbs.

What does a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 need to tow 13,200 lbs?

The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Max Trailering Package; Requires 20" wheels and tires; Requires 20" wheels and tires.

Can a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?

The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 9,700 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2023 GMC Sierra Models: Features, Specs and Options. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.

Towing equipment for the 2023 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 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
Trailer hitch receiver for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)

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Where these numbers come from

2023 GMC Sierra Models: Features, Specs and Options, GMC. Manufacturer spec sheet. 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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