GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Guide
GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity & Payload Guide (2013-2024)
Since the turn of the century, the GMC Sierra 1500 has laid the foundation for reliable, high-performing trucks that excel on the worksite and everyday life. The GMC Sierra 1500 has become known as one of the most powerful half-ton pick-ups on the road, and our team at Bob Moore Buick GMC wants to help you understand its capabilities for the road ahead. Whether you’re hauling supplies to the job site in Tulsa or you’re towing the boat to Lake Texoma, understanding the payload capacity and towing capacity of your GMC Sierra is essential before starting.
GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity & Payload Rating Chart (2013-2024)
| Towing Capacity Range | Payload Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 | 4,400 lbs. – 10,600 lbs. | 1,701 lbs. |
| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 | 5,800 lbs. – 11,100 lbs. | 1,883 lbs. |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 | 5,500 lbs. – 11,800 lbs. | 1,790 lbs. |
| 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 | 5,500 lbs. – 11,700 lbs. | 1,730 lbs. |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 | 5,500 lbs. – 11,700 lbs. | 1,770 lbs. |
| 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 | 5,500 lbs. – 11,700 lbs. | 1,770 lbs. |
| 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 | 6,500 lbs. – 12,100 lbs. | 2,010 lbs. |
| 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 | 6,600 lbs. – 12,000 lbs | 2,030 lbs |
| 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 | 7,400 lbs. – 11,800 lbs | 2,080 lbs |
| 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 | 8,800 lbs. – 13,000 lbs. | 2,010 lbs. |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 | 9,200 lbs. – 13,000 lbs. | 2,010 lbs. |
| 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 | 9,200 lbs. – 13,300 lbs. | 2,010 lbs. |
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity & Performance
The 2024 GMC Sierra is the most capable half-ton Sierra, offering an incredible max towing capacity of 13,300 lbs. The 2024 Sierra 1500 has eight trim levels, including the off-road capable AT4X and luxurious Denali Ultimate Sierra 1500. Across its trim range, the Sierra 1500 will feature four impressive engines, each outputting its own capabilities. Here’s how the 2024 Sierra 1500 engines line up:
- TurboMax™ Engine – This is the standard engine on the Sierra 1500, offering a 310 horsepower and a best-in-class 430 lb-ft of torque.
- 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine – Standard on the SLT and Denali Sierra 1500, this V8 engine outputs 355 horsepower, 383 lb.-ft. of torque, and a max towing capacity of up to 11,200 lbs.
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine – Standard on the Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate, this engine offers 420 horsepower, 460 lb.-ft. of torque and a towing capacity of up to 13,100 lbs.
- 3.0L Duramax® Turbo Diesel Engine – Standard on the Sierra 1500 AT4X and AT4, this diesel-powered engine offers a best-in-class highway fuel economy, 305 horsepower, 495 lb.-ft. of torque and a towing capacity of up to 13,300 lbs.
Whether you drive a 2015 Sierra 1500 or the latest 2024 version, if you’re interested in towing, it’s important to be properly equipped and aware of your vehicle’s capability. If you have any questions about your specific GMC truck’s towing capacity or want to equip your GMC truck for towing properly, contact our team at Bob Moore Buick GMC. We can help you find the exact capability for your GMC truck and secure the towing attachment you need to tow what you need. Stop by our GMC dealership in OKC or give us a call at (405) 486-9780.