2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity

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49 configuration groups · 145 published rating outcomes

Published Max
12,100 LBS
Rating Groups
49
Equipment Checks
29
ENGINE GROUPS

Published Ratings by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2020 ratings for your specific Sierra 1500 configuration.

Equipment-dependent ratings remain labeled until the listed truck details are confirmed.

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 8 configuration groups
Range: 7,000–12,100 lbs
Published max 12,100 LBS
5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 13 configuration groups
Range: 7,800–11,300 lbs
Published max 11,300 LBS
5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82) 8 configuration groups
Range: 9,500–10,000 lbs
Published max 10,000 LBS
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 6 configuration groups
Range: 6,900–9,100 lbs
Published max 9,100 LBS
4.3L EcoTec3 V6 8 configuration groups
Range: 7,300–7,900 lbs
Published max 7,900 LBS
2.7L Turbo 6 configuration groups
Range: 6,500–6,900 lbs
Published max 6,900 LBS
2020 Sierra 1500 towing chart
Engine group

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

7,000–12,100 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 configurations

8 groups 0 exact 8 equipment-conditioned 7,000 to 12,100 lbs published
Crew 4WD / Short / 4WD / AT4 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 3.23
Fifth-wheel: 7,600 lbsGooseneck: 7,600 lbs
17,800 lbs17,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 4WD / Short / 4WD 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 3.23
Conventional: 8,800 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,300 lbsGooseneck: 7,300 lbs
17,800 lbs17,800 lbs17,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 4WD / Standard / 4WD / AT4 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 3.23
Fifth-wheel: 7,100 lbsGooseneck: 7,100 lbs
17,800 lbs17,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 4WD / Standard / 4WD 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 3.23
Conventional: 9,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,000 lbsGooseneck: 7,000 lbs
17,800 lbs17,800 lbs17,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Double 4WD / Standard / 4WD 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 3.23
Conventional: 9,300 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,400 lbsGooseneck: 7,400 lbs
17,800 lbs17,800 lbs17,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 4WD / Short / 4WD 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 3.42
Conventional: 12,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,800 lbsGooseneck: 9,800 lbs
17,800 lbs17,800 lbs17,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 4WD / Standard / 4WD 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 3.42
Conventional: 12,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,500 lbsGooseneck: 9,500 lbs
17,800 lbs17,800 lbs17,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Double 4WD / Standard / 4WD 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 3.42
Conventional: 12,100 lbsFifth-wheel: 10,000 lbsGooseneck: 10,000 lbs
17,800 lbs17,800 lbs17,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Engine group

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84)

7,800–11,300 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) configurations

13 groups 0 exact 13 equipment-conditioned 7,800 to 11,300 lbs published
Crew 2WD / Short / 2WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.23
Conventional: 9,600 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,100 lbsGooseneck: 9,100 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 4WD / Short / 4WD / AT4 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.23
Conventional: 9,800 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,200 lbsGooseneck: 8,200 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 4WD / Short / 4WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.23
Conventional: 9,300 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,100 lbsGooseneck: 8,100 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 2WD / Standard / 2WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.23
Conventional: 9,500 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,700 lbsGooseneck: 8,700 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 4WD / Standard / 4WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.23
Conventional: 9,200 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,800 lbsGooseneck: 7,800 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Double 2WD / Standard / 2WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.23
Conventional: 9,600 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,700 lbsGooseneck: 8,700 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Double 4WD / Standard / 4WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.23
Conventional: 9,300 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,300 lbsGooseneck: 8,300 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 2WD / Short / 2WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.42
Conventional: 11,300 lbsFifth-wheel: 10,200 lbsGooseneck: 10,200 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 4WD / Short / 4WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.42
Conventional: 11,100 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,500 lbsGooseneck: 8,500 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 2WD / Standard / 2WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.42
Conventional: 11,300 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,800 lbsGooseneck: 9,800 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Crew 4WD / Standard / 4WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.42
Conventional: 11,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,600 lbsGooseneck: 9,600 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Double 2WD / Standard / 2WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.42
Conventional: 11,300 lbsFifth-wheel: 10,400 lbsGooseneck: 10,400 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Double 4WD / Standard / 4WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L84) 3.42
Conventional: 11,100 lbsFifth-wheel: 10,100 lbsGooseneck: 10,100 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
Requires available Max Trailering Package. p.16 Equipment check
Engine group

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82)

9,500–10,000 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82) configurations

8 groups 0 exact 8 equipment-conditioned 9,500 to 10,000 lbs published
Regular 2WD / Long / 2WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82) 3.42
Conventional: 10,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 10,000 lbsGooseneck: 10,000 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
Base Sierra trim only p.15 Equipment check
Regular 4WD / Long / 4WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82) 3.42
Conventional: 9,800 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,700 lbsGooseneck: 9,700 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
Base Sierra trim only p.15 Equipment check
Crew 2WD / Short / 2WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82) 3.42
Conventional: 9,800 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,700 lbsGooseneck: 9,700 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
Base Sierra trim only p.15 Equipment check
Crew 4WD / Short / 4WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82) 3.42
Conventional: 9,600 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,500 lbsGooseneck: 9,500 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
Base Sierra trim only p.15 Equipment check
Crew 2WD / Standard / 2WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82) 3.42
Conventional: 9,700 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,700 lbsGooseneck: 9,700 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
Base Sierra trim only p.15 Equipment check
Crew 4WD / Standard / 4WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82) 3.42
Conventional: 9,500 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,500 lbsGooseneck: 9,500 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
Base Sierra trim only p.15 Equipment check
Double 2WD / Standard / 2WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82) 3.42
Conventional: 9,800 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,700 lbsGooseneck: 9,700 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
Base Sierra trim only p.15 Equipment check
Double 4WD / Standard / 4WD 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 (L82) 3.42
Conventional: 9,600 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,500 lbsGooseneck: 9,500 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
Base Sierra trim only p.15 Equipment check
Engine group

Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6

6,900–9,100 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 configurations

6 groups 6 exact 6,900 to 9,100 lbs published
Crew 2WD / Short / 2WD Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 7,400 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,300 lbsGooseneck: 7,300 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.16 Exact
Crew 4WD / Short / 4WD Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 9,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,000 lbsGooseneck: 7,000 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.16 Exact
Crew 2WD / Standard / 2WD Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 7,300 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,200 lbsGooseneck: 7,200 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.16 Exact
Crew 4WD / Standard / 4WD Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 9,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,900 lbsGooseneck: 6,900 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.16 Exact
Double 2WD / Standard / 2WD Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 7,400 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,300 lbsGooseneck: 7,300 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.16 Exact
Double 4WD / Standard / 4WD Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 9,100 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,000 lbsGooseneck: 7,000 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.16 Exact
Engine group

4.3L EcoTec3 V6

7,300–7,900 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

4.3L EcoTec3 V6 configurations

8 groups 8 exact 7,300 to 7,900 lbs published
Regular 2WD / Long / 2WD 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,900 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,800 lbsGooseneck: 7,800 lbs
12,800 lbs12,800 lbs12,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Regular 4WD / Long / 4WD 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,700 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,600 lbsGooseneck: 7,600 lbs
12,800 lbs12,800 lbs12,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Crew 2WD / Short / 2WD 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,700 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,600 lbsGooseneck: 7,600 lbs
12,800 lbs12,800 lbs12,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Crew 4WD / Short / 4WD 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,500 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,400 lbsGooseneck: 7,400 lbs
12,800 lbs12,800 lbs12,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Crew 2WD / Standard / 2WD 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,600 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,500 lbsGooseneck: 7,500 lbs
12,800 lbs12,800 lbs12,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Crew 4WD / Standard / 4WD 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,400 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,300 lbsGooseneck: 7,300 lbs
12,800 lbs12,800 lbs12,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Double 2WD / Standard / 2WD 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,700 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,600 lbsGooseneck: 7,600 lbs
12,800 lbs12,800 lbs12,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Double 4WD / Standard / 4WD 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 3.42
Conventional: 7,500 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,400 lbsGooseneck: 7,400 lbs
12,800 lbs12,800 lbs12,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Engine group

2.7L Turbo

6,500–6,900 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

2.7L Turbo configurations

6 groups 6 exact 6,500 to 6,900 lbs published
Crew 2WD / Short / 2WD 2.7L Turbo 3.42
Conventional: 6,800 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,800 lbsGooseneck: 6,800 lbs
12,000 lbs12,000 lbs12,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Crew 4WD / Short / 4WD 2.7L Turbo 3.42
Conventional: 6,600 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,600 lbsGooseneck: 6,600 lbs
12,000 lbs12,000 lbs12,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Crew 2WD / Standard / 2WD 2.7L Turbo 3.42
Conventional: 6,800 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,700 lbsGooseneck: 6,700 lbs
12,000 lbs12,000 lbs12,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Crew 4WD / Standard / 4WD 2.7L Turbo 3.42
Conventional: 6,600 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,500 lbsGooseneck: 6,500 lbs
12,000 lbs12,000 lbs12,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Double 2WD / Standard / 2WD 2.7L Turbo 3.42
Conventional: 6,900 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,800 lbsGooseneck: 6,800 lbs
12,000 lbs12,000 lbs12,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Double 4WD / Standard / 4WD 2.7L Turbo 3.42
Conventional: 6,700 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,600 lbsGooseneck: 6,600 lbs
12,000 lbs12,000 lbs12,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.15 Exact
Ratings

Tow types stay separate

Conventional, fifth-wheel, and gooseneck values are shown as distinct outcomes when GMC publishes more than one for a configuration.

Truck check

Equipment conditions stay visible

A condition attached to a rating remains part of the answer. It is not treated as an optional note.

Guide

Use the matching owner manual

Vehicle-wide towing guidance is not inferred from another GMC model or model year. Confirm it in the manual for this truck.

Technical Audit

Data sources

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