2026 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity
Up to 13,300 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 2WD, Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 8,500 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: 8,500 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.
2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel | 13,300 lbs | 8,900 lbs | 37 |
| Engine not named in the table | 13,200 lbs | 9,700 lbs | 18 |
| 6.2L V8 | 13,100 lbs | 8,200 lbs | 19 |
| 5.3L V8 | 11,200 lbs | 9,900 lbs | 34 |
| TurboMax | 9,400 lbs | 9,300 lbs | 21 |
2026 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity chart
All 129 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 CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 13,300 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 13,100 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 13,000 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 12,800 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 12,400 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 12,100 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 11,900 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 11,800 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 11,600 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 11,600 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,100 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| AT4X, CREW CAB Short Bed 4WDfootnote 7: AT4X maximum trailer rating | 4WD | 8,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | 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. 127 | ||
| 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. 127 | ||
| 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. 127 | ||
| 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. 127 | ||
| 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. 127 | ||
| Regular Cab 2WD 8' box 140 in. conventionalfootnote 5: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 2WD | 9,800 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 127 | ||
| Regular Cab 4WD 8' box 140 in. conventionalfootnote 5: 'Requires 5.3L V8 engine.' | 4WD | 9,500 lbs | 5.3L V8 engine | p. 127 | ||
| Regular Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 126 in. conventionalfootnote 4: 'Requires TurboMax engine.' | 2WD | 9,100 lbs | TurboMax engine | p. 127 | ||
| Regular Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 126 in. conventionalfootnote 4: 'Requires TurboMax engine.' | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | TurboMax engine | p. 127 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 13,100 lbs | 19,100 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 13,000 lbs | 19,100 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 11,800 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 11,700 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| AT4X, CREW CAB Short Bed 4WDfootnote 7: AT4X maximum trailer rating | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREW CAB Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 11,200 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 1 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 11,200 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 1 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 11,000 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 10,800 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 10,800 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 1 | |
| REGULAR CAB Long Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| REGULAR CAB Long Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MI2 10-speed transmission | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MI2 10-speed transmission | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,200 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,200 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires and MI2 10-speed transmission | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 1 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 1 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR CAB Long Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,400 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| REGULAR CAB Long Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,200 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,100 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,100 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| REGULAR CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | 14,500 lbs | MT tires | p. 1 | |
| REGULAR CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 1 |
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,900 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 2 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,900 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 2 | |
| REGULAR CAB Long Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,600 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 2 | |
| REGULAR CAB Long Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MI2 10-speed transmission | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires and MI2 10-speed transmission | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 2 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MI2 10-speed transmission | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,300 lbs | 16,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 7,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 7,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 2 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | 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. 127 | ||
| 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. 127 | ||
| 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. 127 | ||
| 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. 127 | ||
| 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. 127 | ||
| Regular Cab 2WD 6' 6" box 126 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires TurboMax engine.' | 2WD | 9,000 lbs | TurboMax engine | p. 127 | ||
| Regular Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 126 in. gooseneck/5th-wheel | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | p. 127 | |||
| 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. 127 | ||
| Crew Cab 4WD 6' 6" box 157 in. gooseneck/5th-wheelfootnote 4: 'Requires TurboMax engine.' | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | TurboMax engine | p. 127 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR CAB Long Bed 2WD | 2WD | 9,300 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| REGULAR CAB Long Bed 4WD | 4WD | 9,100 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| REGULAR CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,900 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,900 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,800 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 14,500 lbs | MT tires | p. 2 | |
| REGULAR CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,700 lbs | 14,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,700 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,600 lbs | 14,500 lbs | MT tires | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,400 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,200 lbs | 14,500 lbs | p. 2 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,900 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,900 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,800 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,000 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 8,000 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 2WD | 2WD | 7,900 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 2WD | 2WD | 7,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 7,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 7,200 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 7,200 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| DOUBLE CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 7,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 6,800 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 6,800 lbs | 19,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 6,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 6,700 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 6,400 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 5,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| AT4X, CREW CAB Short Bed 4WDfootnote 7: AT4X maximum trailer rating | 4WD | 5,200 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,200 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 8,200 lbs | 19,100 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 7,800 lbs | 17,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 18-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 7,800 lbs | 19,100 lbs | Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 7,100 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 2 | |
| AT4, CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WDfootnote 8: AT4 maximum trailer rating | 4WD | 7,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 6,800 lbs | 15,000 lbs | MT tires | p. 2 | |
| CREW CAB Short Bed 4WD | 4WD | 6,600 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| CREW CAB Standard Bed 4WD | 4WD | 6,300 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| AT4X, CREW CAB Short Bed 4WDfootnote 7: AT4X maximum trailer rating | 4WD | 5,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | p. 2 |
Common questions
Which 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 engine tows the most?
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel, at up to 13,300 lbs. Next is Engine not named in the table at up to 13,200 lbs.
What does a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 need to tow 13,300 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels.
Can a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 9,900 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide; 2026 SIERRA 1500 MAX CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2026 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 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide, GM Fleet. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2026 SIERRA 1500 MAX CONVENTIONAL TRAILERING, 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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