TowLoad Guide

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2026 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity & GCWR

Compare 23 physical configurations and 54 conventional-towing rating contexts from GMC's official United States trailering chart.

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What this dataset covers

These records cover conventional towing, GCWR, and maximum conventional trailer weight only.

Payload, GVWR, GAWR, curb weight, axle ratio, tongue-weight limits, receiver limits, fifth-wheel ratings, and gooseneck ratings are not supported by this scope and are not inferred.

A published maximum is not an exact-vehicle guarantee
Options, equipment, passengers, cargo, accessories, hitch hardware, and actual loaded weights affect an individual truck. Confirm the certification labels, exact equipment, GMC documentation, and measured weights for the specific vehicle and trailer.

13 configurations require a rating-context choice

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23 configurations · 54 contexts · 108 ratings

Conventional-towing rating contexts

Each rating applies only to its source-supported context and equipment requirements.

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ConfigurationRating contextGCWRMax conventional trailerSource location
5.3L V8 · REGULAR CAB · Long Bed · 4WD5.3L V8 · REGULAR CAB · Long Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb9,600 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G03/R004,R005,R006,R007; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R004/G03
5.3L V8 · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD5.3L V8 · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 16800 · Requires available Max Trailering Package.16,800 lb11,000 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G04/R008; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R008/G04
5.3L V8 · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD5.3L V8 · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb9,300 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G03/R004,R005,R006,R007; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R004/G03
5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 16800 · Requires available Max Trailering Package.16,800 lb10,800 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G04/R008; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R008/G04
5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb9,200 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G03/R004,R005,R006,R007; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R004/G03
5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · Requires available MT tires.15,000 lb9,100 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G03/R004,R005,R006,R007; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R005/G03
5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · Requires available MI2 10-speed transmission.15,000 lb9,300 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G03/R004,R005,R006,R007; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R006/G03
TurboMax · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WDTurboMax · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 14500 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified14,500 lb8,800 lbp. unnumbered first page, E01/G02/R002,R003; p. unnumbered first page, E01/R002/G02
TurboMax · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WDTurboMax · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 14500 · Requires available MT tires.14,500 lb8,900 lbp. unnumbered first page, E01/G02/R002,R003; p. unnumbered first page, E01/R003/G02
TurboMax · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 2WDTurboMax · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 2WD · GCWR 14500 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified14,500 lb9,100 lbp. unnumbered first page, E01/G02/R002,R003; p. unnumbered first page, E01/R002/G02
5.3L V8 · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 2WD5.3L V8 · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 2WD · GCWR 16800 · Requires available Max Trailering Package.16,800 lb11,200 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G04/R008; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R008/G04
5.3L V8 · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 2WD5.3L V8 · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 2WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb9,500 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G03/R004,R005,R006,R007; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R004/G03
5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 2WD5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 2WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb9,400 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G03/R004,R005,R006,R007; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R004/G03
5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 2WD5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 2WD · GCWR 16800 · Requires available Max Trailering Package.16,800 lb11,200 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G04/R008; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R008/G04
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 2WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 2WD · GCWR 17800 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 18" wheels.17,800 lb12,100 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G09/R017; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R017/G09
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 2WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 2WD · GCWR 19000 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 20" wheels.19,000 lb13,300 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G10/R018; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R018/G10
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 2WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 2WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb9,300 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G08/R014,R015,R016; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R014/G08
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 4WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 19000 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 20" wheels.19,000 lb13,000 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G10/R018; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R018/G10
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 4WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 17800 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 18" wheels.17,800 lb11,800 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G09/R017; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R017/G09
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 4WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb9,000 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G08/R014,R015,R016; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R014/G08
6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 19100 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 20" wheels.19,100 lb13,000 lbp. unnumbered first page, E03/G07/R013; p. unnumbered first page, E03/R013/G07
6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 17800 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 18" wheels.17,800 lb11,700 lbp. unnumbered first page, E03/G06/R012; p. unnumbered first page, E03/R012/G06
6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · Requires available MT tires.15,000 lb9,000 lbp. unnumbered first page, E03/G05/R009,R010,R011; p. unnumbered first page, E03/R010/G05
6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb8,900 lbp. unnumbered first page, E03/G05/R009,R010,R011; p. unnumbered first page, E03/R009/G05
6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 17800 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 18" wheels.17,800 lb11,800 lbp. unnumbered first page, E03/G06/R012; p. unnumbered first page, E03/R012/G06
6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb8,900 lbp. unnumbered first page, E03/G05/R009,R010,R011; p. unnumbered first page, E03/R009/G05
6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 19100 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 20" wheels.19,100 lb13,100 lbp. unnumbered first page, E03/G07/R013; p. unnumbered first page, E03/R013/G07
6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · Requires available MT tires.15,000 lb9,000 lbp. unnumbered first page, E03/G05/R009,R010,R011; p. unnumbered first page, E03/R010/G05
6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD6.2L V8 · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · AT4X maximum trailer rating.15,000 lb8,700 lbp. unnumbered first page, E03/G05/R009,R010,R011; p. unnumbered first page, E03/R011/G05
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 2WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 2WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb9,100 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G08/R014,R015,R016; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R014/G08
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 2WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 2WD · GCWR 17800 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 18" wheels.17,800 lb11,900 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G09/R017; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R017/G09
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 2WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 2WD · GCWR 19000 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 20" wheels.19,000 lb13,100 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G10/R018; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R018/G10
TurboMax · REGULAR CAB · Standard Bed · 2WDTurboMax · REGULAR CAB · Standard Bed · 2WD · GCWR 14000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified14,000 lb9,000 lbp. unnumbered first page, E01/G01/R001; p. unnumbered first page, E01/R001/G01
TurboMax · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 2WDTurboMax · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 2WD · GCWR 14500 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified14,500 lb9,100 lbp. unnumbered first page, E01/G02/R002,R003; p. unnumbered first page, E01/R002/G02
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb8,700 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G08/R014,R015,R016; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R014/G08
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 19000 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 20" wheels.19,000 lb12,800 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G10/R018; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R018/G10
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · AT4X maximum trailer rating.15,000 lb8,500 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G08/R014,R015,R016; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R015/G08
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 17800 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 18" wheels.17,800 lb11,600 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G09/R017; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R017/G09
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · Requires available MT tires.15,000 lb8,800 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G08/R014,R015,R016; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R016/G08
TurboMax · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 4WDTurboMax · DOUBLE CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 14500 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified14,500 lb8,900 lbp. unnumbered first page, E01/G02/R002,R003; p. unnumbered first page, E01/R002/G02
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb8,700 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G08/R014,R015,R016; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R014/G08
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 17800 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 18" wheels.17,800 lb11,600 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G09/R017; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R017/G09
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · Requires available MT tires.15,000 lb8,800 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G08/R014,R015,R016; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R015/G08
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WDDuramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 19000 · Requires available Max Trailering Package and 20" wheels.19,000 lb12,400 lbp. unnumbered first page, E04/G10/R018; p. unnumbered first page, E04/R018/G10
TurboMax · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WDTurboMax · CREW CAB · Short Bed · 4WD · GCWR 14500 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified14,500 lb8,800 lbp. unnumbered first page, E01/G02/R002,R003; p. unnumbered first page, E01/R002/G02
TurboMax · REGULAR CAB · Long Bed · 4WDTurboMax · REGULAR CAB · Long Bed · 4WD · GCWR 14500 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified14,500 lb9,200 lbp. unnumbered first page, E01/G02/R002,R003; p. unnumbered first page, E01/R002/G02
TurboMax · REGULAR CAB · Long Bed · 2WDTurboMax · REGULAR CAB · Long Bed · 2WD · GCWR 14500 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified14,500 lb9,400 lbp. unnumbered first page, E01/G02/R002,R003; p. unnumbered first page, E01/R002/G02
TurboMax · REGULAR CAB · Standard Bed · 4WDTurboMax · REGULAR CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 14000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified14,000 lb8,800 lbp. unnumbered first page, E01/G01/R001; p. unnumbered first page, E01/R001/G01
5.3L V8 · REGULAR CAB · Long Bed · 2WD5.3L V8 · REGULAR CAB · Long Bed · 2WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb9,800 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G03/R004,R005,R006,R007; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R004/G03
5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · Requires available MI2 10-speed transmission.15,000 lb9,300 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G03/R004,R005,R006,R007; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R006/G03
5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 16800 · Requires available Max Trailering Package.16,800 lb10,800 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G04/R008; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R008/G04
5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · Requires available MT tires and MI2 10-speed transmission.15,000 lb9,200 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G03/R004,R005,R006,R007; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R007/G03
5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · Requires available MT tires.15,000 lb9,100 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G03/R004,R005,R006,R007; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R005/G03
5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD5.3L V8 · CREW CAB · Standard Bed · 4WD · GCWR 15000 · No cell superscript printed; equipment unspecified15,000 lb9,100 lbp. unnumbered first page, E02/G03/R004,R005,R006,R007; p. unnumbered first page, E02/R004/G03

Official GMC source

Conventional towing is taken from page 1 of the GMC trailering chart. Source footnotes and positive equipment requirements remain attached to their rating contexts.

2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Trailering Charts

Publisher: GMC

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  • 1: Requires properly equipped vehicle. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
  • 2: Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) when properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle and trailer combination, including the weight of driver, passengers, fuel, optional equipment and cargo in the vehicle and trailer.
  • 3: Requires available MT tires.
  • 4: Requires available MI2 10-speed transmission.
  • 5: Requires available MT tires and MI2 10-speed transmission.
  • 6: Requires available Max Trailering Package.
  • 7: AT4X maximum trailer rating.
  • 8: Requires available Max Trailering Package and 18" wheels.
  • 9: Requires available Max Trailering Package and 20" wheels.

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