2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD towing capacity
Up to 20,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: 2500 Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitch, 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel V8, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 12,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating20,000 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 12,000 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel V8 | 20,000 lbs | 22,430 lbs | 104 |
| 6.6L Gas V8 | 16,000 lbs | 18,700 lbs | 82 |
2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD towing capacity chart
All 186 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 (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 2WD | 20,000 lbs | 30,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | |
| 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed conventional hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 4WD | 20,000 lbs | 30,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | |
| 2500 Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed conventional hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 2WD | 20,000 lbs | 30,300 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | |
| 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed conventional hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 4WD | 20,000 lbs | 30,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | |
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Long bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 18,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 18,000 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Long bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 17,900 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 17,800 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,800 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 17,700 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 17,600 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Regular 2WD Long bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Regular 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed conventional hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 30,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | |
| 2500 Regular 4WD Long bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Regular 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed conventional hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 30,000 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | |
| 2500 Double 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Standard bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Standard bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 6: 'AT4 max conventional rating is 12,000 lbs when equipped with LT275/70R18 mud-terrain, blackwall tires.' | 4WD | 12,000 lbs | LT275/70R18 mud-terrain, blackwall tires | p. 18 | ||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed conventional hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 10: 'AT4 max conventional rating is 12,000 lbs when equipped with LT275/70R18 mud-terrain, blackwall tires.' | 4WD | 12,000 lbs | LT275/70R18 mud-terrain, blackwall tires | p. 18 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 Double 2WD Long bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 16,000 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 16,000 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 16,000 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 16,000 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Long bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 16,000 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 16,000 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 16,000 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 16,000 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 16,000 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 16,000 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Regular 2WD Long bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | ||
| 2500 Regular 4WD Long bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | ||
| 2500 Regular 2WD Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Regular 4WD Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standard bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Double 2WD Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Standard bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Standard bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Long bed conventional hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,500 lbs | p. 21 | ||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed conventional hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 5: 'AT4 max conventional rating is 12,000 lbs when equipped with LT275/70R18 mud-terrain, blackwall tires.' | 4WD | 12,000 lbs | LT275/70R18 mud-terrain, blackwall tires | p. 20 | ||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed conventional hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 7: 'AT4 max conventional rating is 12,000 lbs when equipped with LT275/70R18 mud-terrain, blackwall tires.' | 4WD | 12,000 lbs | LT275/70R18 mud-terrain, blackwall tires | p. 20 |
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 Regular 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed fifth-wheel hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 2WD | 22,430 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Regular 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed gooseneck hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 2WD | 22,430 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed fifth-wheel hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 2WD | 22,070 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed gooseneck hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 2WD | 22,070 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Regular 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed fifth-wheel hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 4WD | 22,050 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Regular 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed gooseneck hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 4WD | 22,050 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 4WD | 21,600 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 4WD | 21,600 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 2WD | 21,510 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 2WD | 21,510 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed fifth-wheel hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 4WD | 21,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed gooseneck hitchcab footnote 5: 'Requires available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.' | 4WD | 21,500 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 12: 'AT4 max rating is 21,190 lbs.' | 4WD | 21,190 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 12: 'AT4 max rating is 21,190 lbs.' | 4WD | 21,190 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 8: 'AT4 max rating is 20,800 lbs.' | 4WD | 20,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 8: 'AT4 max rating is 20,800 lbs.' | 4WD | 20,800 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| Denali, 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch, DenaliDenali rating from footnote 8: 'Denali max rating is 19,900 lbs.' | 4WD | 19,900 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| Denali, 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch, DenaliDenali rating from footnote 8: 'Denali max rating is 19,900 lbs.' | 4WD | 19,900 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| Denali, 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed fifth-wheel hitch, DenaliDenali rating from footnote 12: 'Denali max rating is 19,820 lbs.' | 4WD | 19,820 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| Denali, 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed gooseneck hitch, DenaliDenali rating from footnote 12: 'Denali max rating is 19,820 lbs.' | 4WD | 19,820 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| Denali Ultimate, 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch, Denali UltimateDenali Ultimate rating from footnote 8: 'Denali Ultimate max rating is 19,300 lbs.' | 4WD | 19,300 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| Denali Ultimate, 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard bed gooseneck hitch, Denali UltimateDenali Ultimate rating from footnote 8: 'Denali Ultimate max rating is 19,300 lbs.' | 4WD | 19,300 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 19,200 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 19,200 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 19,200 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 19,200 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| Denali Ultimate, 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed fifth-wheel hitch, Denali UltimateDenali Ultimate rating from footnote 12: 'Denali Ultimate max rating is 19,190 lbs.' | 4WD | 19,190 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| Denali Ultimate, 2500 Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Long bed gooseneck hitch, Denali UltimateDenali Ultimate rating from footnote 12: 'Denali Ultimate max rating is 19,190 lbs.' | 4WD | 19,190 lbs | Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner | p. 18 | ||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 19,100 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 19,100 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 19,000 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 19,000 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Regular 2WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Regular 2WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| Denali, 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch, DenaliDenali rating from footnote 10: 'Denali max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 18,400 lbs.' | 4WD | 18,400 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| Denali, 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch, DenaliDenali rating from footnote 10: 'Denali max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 18,400 lbs.' | 4WD | 18,400 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Regular 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 18,200 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Regular 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 18,200 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 18,200 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 18,200 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Double 2WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 18,000 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Double 2WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 18,000 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 10: 'AT4 max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 18,000 lbs.' | 4WD | 18,000 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 10: 'AT4 max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 18,000 lbs.' | 4WD | 18,000 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 17,900 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 17,900 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| Denali Ultimate, 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch, Denali UltimateDenali Ultimate rating from footnote 10: 'Denali Ultimate max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 17,900 lbs.' | 4WD | 17,900 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| Denali Ultimate, 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch, Denali UltimateDenali Ultimate rating from footnote 10: 'Denali Ultimate max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 17,900 lbs.' | 4WD | 17,900 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 17,700 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 17,700 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| Denali, 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch, DenaliDenali rating from footnote 6: 'Denali max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 17,600 lbs.' | 4WD | 17,600 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| Denali, 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch, DenaliDenali rating from footnote 6: 'Denali max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 17,600 lbs.' | 4WD | 17,600 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 6: 'AT4 max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 17,300 lbs.' | 4WD | 17,300 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 6: 'AT4 max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 17,300 lbs.' | 4WD | 17,300 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| Denali Ultimate, 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch, Denali UltimateDenali Ultimate rating from footnote 6: 'Denali Ultimate max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 17,200 lbs.' | 4WD | 17,200 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| Denali Ultimate, 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch, Denali UltimateDenali Ultimate rating from footnote 6: 'Denali Ultimate max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 17,200 lbs.' | 4WD | 17,200 lbs | p. 18 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 13,950 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Standard bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 13,950 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 13,950 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 13,950 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 13,120 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 13,120 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 13,120 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 13,120 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 12,640 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 12,640 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 11,770 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 11,770 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 11,740 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Standard bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 11,740 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 11,740 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 11,740 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 11,170 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 11,170 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 11,170 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 11,170 lbs | p. 21 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2500 Regular 2WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 18,700 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Regular 2WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 18,700 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 18,600 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 18,600 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 18,500 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Double 2WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 2WD | 18,400 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Double 2WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 2WD | 18,400 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 18,400 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 18,400 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 18,370 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 18,370 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Regular 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 18,300 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Regular 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 18,300 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 18,200 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 18,200 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch | 4WD | 18,000 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch | 4WD | 18,000 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 5: 'AT4 max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 18,000 lbs.' | 4WD | 18,000 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| Denali, 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch, DenaliDenali rating from footnote 5: 'Denali max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 18,000 lbs.' | 4WD | 18,000 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 5: 'AT4 max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 18,000 lbs.' | 4WD | 18,000 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| Denali, 2500 Crew 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch, DenaliDenali rating from footnote 5: 'Denali max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 18,000 lbs.' | 4WD | 18,000 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 7: 'AT4 max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 17,900 lbs.' | 4WD | 17,900 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| Denali, 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch, DenaliDenali rating from footnote 7: 'Denali max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 17,900 lbs.' | 4WD | 17,900 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| AT4, 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch, AT4AT4 rating from footnote 7: 'AT4 max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 17,900 lbs.' | 4WD | 17,900 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| Denali, 2500 Crew 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch, DenaliDenali rating from footnote 7: 'Denali max fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating is 17,900 lbs.' | 4WD | 17,900 lbs | p. 20 | |||
| 2500 Regular 2WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,710 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Regular 2WD Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,710 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,390 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Double 2WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,390 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Regular 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 17,370 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Regular 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 17,370 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,290 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Standard bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,290 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,290 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,290 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Double 2WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,260 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Double 2WD Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,260 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,200 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 17" wheels Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,200 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,200 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 2WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 2WD | 17,200 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 17,000 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Standard bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 17,000 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 16,410 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Standard bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 16,410 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 16,410 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Standard bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 16,410 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 16,390 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Double 4WD Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 16,390 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 15,790 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 17" wheels Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 15,790 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long bed fifth-wheel hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 15,790 lbs | p. 21 | |||
| 2500 Crew 4WD with 18" or 20" wheels Long bed gooseneck hitch10,000-lb GVWR and under table for small businesses and commercial buyers | 4WD | 15,790 lbs | p. 21 |
Common questions
Which 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD engine tows the most?
6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel V8, at up to 20,000 lbs. Next is 6.6L Gas V8 at up to 16,000 lbs.
What does a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD need to tow 20,000 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: Max Trailering Package; Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, 18" or 20" wheels and tires and spray-on bed liner.
Can a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 22,430 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2024 GMC Sierra HD 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 2500HD
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.
- Trailer brake controller, listed for 30 of 186 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
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 2500HD. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2024 GMC Sierra HD 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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