2024 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity
Up to 13,300 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 rating13,300 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.
2024 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 | 13,300 lbs | 8,900 lbs | 36 |
| 6.2L V8 | 13,100 lbs | 8,200 lbs | 21 |
| 5.3L V8 | 11,200 lbs | 10,000 lbs | 36 |
| TurboMax | 9,500 lbs | 9,400 lbs | 27 |
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity chart
All 120 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 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 3.73 | 13,300 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Requires 20" wheels and tires; Requires 20" wheels and tires | p. 17 |
| 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. 17 |
| Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.73 | 13,100 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Requires 20" wheels and tires; Requires 20" wheels and tires | p. 17 |
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short 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. 17 |
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Requires 20" wheels and tires; Requires 20" wheels and tires | p. 17 |
| Double 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| Crew 2WD Short bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,200 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| Double 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| AT4, Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 13: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 8,800 lbs.' | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,800 lbs | p. 17 | ||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 16: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 8,800 lbs.' | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,800 lbs | p. 17 | ||
| Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 17 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.42 | 13,100 lbs | 19,100 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Requires 20" wheels and tires; Requires 20" wheels and tires | p. 17 |
| 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. 17 |
| AT4, Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 6: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 9,000 lbs. AT4X short bed max trailering capacity is 8,700 lbs.' | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,000 lbs | p. 17 | ||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 6: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 9,000 lbs. AT4X short bed max trailering capacity is 8,700 lbs.' | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,000 lbs | p. 17 | ||
| Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,900 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,900 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| AT4X, Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch, AT4X short bedAT4X short bed rating from footnote 6: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 9,000 lbs. AT4X short bed max trailering capacity is 8,700 lbs.' | 4WD | 3.23 | 8,700 lbs | p. 17 |
| 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. 16 |
| Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 3.42 | 11,100 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.42 | 11,000 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.42 | 10,800 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.42 | 10,800 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 |
| Regular 2WD Long bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Double 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Regular 4WD Long bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Crew 2WD Short bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 3.23 | 9,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Double 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,200 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.23 | 9,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 16 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular 2WD Long bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,500 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Regular 4WD Long bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,200 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Crew 2WD Short bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,100 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Double 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,100 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Regular 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,100 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Crew 4WD Short bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,900 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,900 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Double 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,900 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 16 | |
| Regular 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,800 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 16 |
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 10,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 | ||
| Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 10,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 | ||
| Regular 2WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 9,700 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Regular 2WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 9,700 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 9,600 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 | ||
| Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 9,600 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 | ||
| Regular 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Regular 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 | ||
| Double 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 8,400 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Double 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 8,400 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Double 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 8,400 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Double 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 8,400 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 8,300 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 8,300 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 8,200 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 8,200 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 16 | ||
| Crew 2WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 8,100 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 2WD Short bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 8,100 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 7,300 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 7,300 lbs | p. 16 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular 2WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Regular 2WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 2WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 9,100 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 2WD Short bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 9,100 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Regular 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Regular 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Double 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Double 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Regular 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Regular 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Double 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Double 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Regular 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Regular 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 8,600 lbs | p. 16 | |||
| Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 8,600 lbs | p. 16 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 8,900 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 8,900 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| Double 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 7,900 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Double 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 7,900 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 7,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 7,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| Crew 2WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 7,500 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Crew 2WD Short bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 7,500 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 7,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 7,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| Double 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 7,400 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Double 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 7,400 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 6,900 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 6,900 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 14: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 6,700 lbs.' | 4WD | 6,700 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 14: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 6,700 lbs.' | 4WD | 6,700 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 17: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 6,400 lbs.' | 4WD | 6,400 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 17: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 6,400 lbs.' | 4WD | 6,400 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 6,200 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 6,200 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 5,900 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 5,900 lbs | p. 17 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 8,200 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 8,200 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 7,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 7,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 17 | ||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 7: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 7,100 lbs. AT4X max trailering capacity is 5,000 lbs.' | 4WD | 7,100 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 7: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 7,100 lbs. AT4X max trailering capacity is 5,000 lbs.' | 4WD | 7,100 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 11: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 6,800 lbs.' | 4WD | 6,800 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| AT4, Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 11: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 6,800 lbs.' | 4WD | 6,800 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 6,600 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 6,600 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 6,300 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 6,300 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| AT4X, Crew 4WD Short bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4XAT4X rating from footnote 7: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 7,100 lbs. AT4X max trailering capacity is 5,000 lbs.' | 4WD | 5,000 lbs | p. 17 | |||
| AT4X, Crew 4WD Short bed gooseneck hitch, AT4XAT4X rating from footnote 7: 'AT4 max trailering capacity is 7,100 lbs. AT4X max trailering capacity is 5,000 lbs.' | 4WD | 5,000 lbs | p. 17 |
Common questions
Which 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 engine tows the most?
3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6, at up to 13,300 lbs. Next is 6.2L V8 at up to 13,100 lbs.
What does a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 need to tow 13,300 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 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 10,000 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2024 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 2024 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 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
Where these numbers come from
- 2024 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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