2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD towing capacity
Up to 20,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: SRW, 3500 SRW 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 rating20,000 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 3500HD 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 | 20,000 lbs | 35,500 lbs | 42 |
| GAS ENGINE | 16,800 lbs | 17,200 lbs | 42 |
2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD towing capacity chart
All 84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 20,000 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 20,000 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 20,000 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 20,000 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 20,000 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 20,000 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 20,000 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 20,000 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 20,000 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 20,000 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRW, 3500 DRW Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 16,800 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 16,800 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 16,400 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 16,390 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 16,300 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 16,300 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 2WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet) | 4WD | 14,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 |
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRW, 3500 DRW Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 35,500 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 32,000 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 31,760 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 31,760 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 31,500 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 31,500 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 31,400 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 31,400 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 31,340 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 31,340 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 31,180 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 31,180 lbs | 40,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 21,500 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 21,500 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 21,500 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 21,500 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 21,500 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 21,500 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 21,490 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 21,490 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 21,330 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 21,330 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 21,300 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 21,300 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 21,210 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 21,210 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 21,040 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 21,040 lbs | 29,700 lbs | p. 6 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRW, 3500 SRW Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 17,200 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 17,200 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,950 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,950 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 16,800 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Reg 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 16,800 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,710 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Reg 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,710 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 16,700 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 16,700 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 16,700 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 2WD Standardmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 16,700 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 16,700 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 16,700 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,530 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 4WD Standardmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Standard' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,530 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,500 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,410 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| SRW, 3500 SRW Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 SRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,410 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 16,400 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Double 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 16,400 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,270 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Double 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,270 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 2WD | 16,200 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Crew 2WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 2WD | 16,200 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); fifth-wheel hitch column | 4WD | 16,180 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 | ||
| DRW, 3500 DRW Crew 4WD Longmodel column printed as '3500 DRW'; bed printed as 'Long' (no length in feet); gooseneck hitch column | 4WD | 16,180 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 6 |
Common questions
Which 2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD engine tows the most?
DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL, at up to 20,000 lbs. Next is GAS ENGINE at up to 16,800 lbs.
Can a 2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 35,500 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 3500HD
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 3500HD. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD. 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
- 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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