2025 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity
Up to 13,200 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Double Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 147 in. conventional, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 8,800 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
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.
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity chart
All 18 configurations in the source, by hitch type, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 147 in. conventionalfootnote 6: 'Requires 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels and tires.' | 2WD | 13,200 lbs | 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine; Max Trailering Package; 20-inch wheels and tires | p. 115 | |
| Crew Cab 2WD 5' 8" box 147 in. conventionalfootnote 6: 'Requires 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels and tires.' | 2WD | 13,100 lbs | 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine; Max Trailering Package; 20-inch wheels and tires | p. 115 | |
| Double Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 147 in. conventionalfootnote 6: 'Requires 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels and tires.' | 4WD | 13,000 lbs | 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine; Max Trailering Package; 20-inch wheels and tires | p. 115 | |
| Crew Cab 4WD 5' 8" box 147 in. conventionalfootnote 7: 'Requires 6.2L V8 engine or 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels and tires.' | 4WD | 13,000 lbs | 6.2L V8 engine or 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine; Max Trailering Package; 20-inch wheels and tires | p. 115 | |
| Crew Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 157 in. conventionalfootnote 8: 'Requires 6.2L V8 engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels and tires.' | 4WD | 13,000 lbs | 6.2L V8 engine; Max Trailering Package; 20-inch wheels and tires | p. 115 | |
| Regular Cab 2WD 8' box 140 in. conventionalfootnote 5: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 2WD | 9,800 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 115 | |
| Regular Cab 4WD 8' box 140 in. conventionalfootnote 5: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 4WD | 9,500 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 115 | |
| Regular Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 126 in. conventionalfootnote 4: 'Requires TurboMax engine.' | 2WD | 9,100 lbs | TurboMax engine | p. 115 | |
| Regular Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 126 in. conventionalfootnote 4: 'Requires TurboMax engine.' | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | TurboMax engine | p. 115 |
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab 2WD 8' box 140 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 5: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 2WD | 9,700 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 115 | |
| Double Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 147 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 5: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 2WD | 9,600 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 115 | |
| Double Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 147 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 5: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 4WD | 9,600 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 115 | |
| Crew Cab 2WD 5' 8" box 147 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 5: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 2WD | 9,300 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 115 | |
| Regular Cab 4WD 8' box 140 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 9: 'Requires TurboMax or 5.3L V8 engine.' | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | TurboMax or 5.3L V8 engine | p. 115 | |
| Regular Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 126 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires TurboMax engine.' | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | TurboMax engine | p. 115 | |
| Regular Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 126 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires TurboMax engine.' | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | TurboMax engine | p. 115 | |
| Crew Cab 4WD 5' 8" box 147 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 5: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 115 | |
| Crew Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 157 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires TurboMax engine.' | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | TurboMax engine | p. 115 |
Common questions
What does a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 need to tow 13,200 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine; Max Trailering Package; 20-inch wheels and tires.
Can a 2025 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 2025 GM Envolve Fleet Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2025 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 2025 GMC Sierra 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2025 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
- 2025 GM Envolve Fleet Guide, GM Fleet. 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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