2026 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 is rated to tow up to 13,300 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 13,300 lb
- 80% guideline
- 10,600 lb
- Max payload
- 2,230 lb
Max rating: 3.0L Duramax diesel, Double Cab 2WD with standard bed and Max Trailering Package. Common setup: 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder, 9,400 lb.
How much can your GMC Sierra 1500 really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
9,400 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Good to tow: 74% of the maximum
Comfortably within all three limits.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 790 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 15,400 lb
Where the GMC Sierra 1500’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Sources: gmc.com.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,300 lb |
| 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lb |
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 13,500 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lb |
| 2026 Chevy Colorado | 7,700 lb |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
Up to 13,300 lb when properly equipped (3.0L Duramax diesel, Double Cab 2WD with standard bed and Max Trailering Package). A common configuration, 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder, is rated for 9,400 lb. Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a GMC Sierra 1500 safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 10,600 lb for a GMC Sierra 1500 rated at 13,300 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What is the GMC Sierra 1500’s payload capacity?
Up to 2,230 lb in its best configuration. Your truck’s exact figure is on the yellow sticker in the driver’s door jamb, and tongue weight counts against it.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a GMC Sierra 1500?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 1,330 lb to 1,995 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
