2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD towing capacity
Up to 18,500 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 2500 Crew 2WD Standard, DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 14,500 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating18,500 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 14,500 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.
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD 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 TURBO DIESEL | 18,500 lbs | 18,510 lbs | 30 |
| 6.6L V8 Duramax Turbo Diesel | 17,970 lbs | 12,610 lbs | 24 |
| GAS ENGINE | 14,500 lbs | 17,370 lbs | 30 |
| 6.6L Gas V8 Engine | 14,500 lbs | 17,370 lbs | 30 |
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD towing capacity chart
All 114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' | 2WD | 17,970 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 18" or 20" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' | 4WD | 17,850 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 18" or 20" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' | 4WD | 16,560 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 18" or 20" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 17" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 17" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 17" wheels | p. 7 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 Regular 2WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Regular 4WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 |
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 18,510 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 18,510 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 18,200 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 18,200 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 18,190 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 18,190 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 18,040 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 18,040 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 17,890 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 17,890 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 17,750 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 17,750 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 6 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 17,370 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 17,370 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 17,060 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 17,060 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 17,050 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 17,050 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 16,940 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 16,940 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 16,930 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 16,930 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 16,840 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 16,840 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,740 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,740 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,650 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,650 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,650 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,650 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,550 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,550 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 Regular 2WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 17,370 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Regular 2WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 17,370 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Regular 4WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 17,060 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Regular 4WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 17,060 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 17,050 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 17,050 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 16,940 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 16,940 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 16,930 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 16,930 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 16,840 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 16,840 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,740 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,740 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,650 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,650 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,650 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,650 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,550 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,550 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 7 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 12,610 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 12,610 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 12,550 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 17" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 12,550 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 17" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 12,350 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 18" or 20" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 12,350 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 18" or 20" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 11,720 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 17" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 11,720 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 17" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Double 4WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 11,690 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 11,690 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 7 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 11,530 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 18" or 20" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Standard'; gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 11,530 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 18" or 20" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 10,620 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 17" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 10,620 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 17" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 10,240 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 18" or 20" wheels | p. 7 | |
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long10,000-lb GVWR or less version per page title; model column printed as '2500'; bed printed as 'Long'; gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 10,240 lbs | 26,000 lbs | 18" or 20" wheels | p. 7 |
Common questions
Which 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD engine tows the most?
DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL, at up to 18,500 lbs. Next is 6.6L V8 Duramax Turbo Diesel at up to 17,970 lbs.
Can a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 18,510 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 2500HD
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 2500HD. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD. 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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