2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity

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41 configuration groups · 121 published rating outcomes

Published Max
13,200 LBS
Rating Groups
41
Equipment Checks
17
ENGINE GROUPS

Published Ratings by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2023 ratings for your specific Sierra 1500 configuration.

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

3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 12 configuration groups
Range: 6,000–13,200 lbs
Published max 13,200 LBS
6.2L V8 8 configuration groups
Range: 4,900–13,000 lbs
Published max 13,000 LBS
5.3L V8 12 configuration groups
Range: 7,400–11,200 lbs
Published max 11,200 LBS
2.7L Turbo High-Output 9 configuration groups
Range: 8,600–9,500 lbs
Published max 9,500 LBS
2023 Sierra 1500 towing chart
Engine group

3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6

6,000–13,200 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 configurations

12 groups 3 exact 9 equipment-conditioned 6,000 to 13,200 lbs published
Crew / Short / 2WD 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 9,200 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,600 lbsGooseneck: 7,600 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Crew / Short / 4WD / AT4 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 8,800 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,900 lbsGooseneck: 6,900 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Equipment check
Crew / Short / 4WD 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 8,800 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,500 lbsGooseneck: 6,500 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Equipment check
Crew / Standard / 4WD / AT4 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 8,700 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,600 lbsGooseneck: 6,600 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Equipment check
Crew / Standard / 4WD 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 8,700 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,000 lbsGooseneck: 6,000 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Equipment check
Double / Standard / 2WD 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 9,300 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,600 lbsGooseneck: 7,600 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Double / Standard / 4WD 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 3.23
Conventional: 9,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,300 lbsGooseneck: 7,300 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Crew / Short / 2WD 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 3.73
Conventional: 13,100 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,000 lbsGooseneck: 8,000 lbs
19,000 lbs19,000 lbs19,000 lbs
Requires 20" wheels and tires. p.11 Equipment check
Crew / Short / 4WD 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 3.73
Conventional: 13,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,100 lbsGooseneck: 8,100 lbs
19,000 lbs19,000 lbs19,000 lbs
Requires 20" wheels and tires. p.11 Equipment check
Crew / Standard / 4WD 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 3.73
Conventional: 12,900 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,800 lbsGooseneck: 7,800 lbs
19,000 lbs19,000 lbs19,000 lbs
Requires 20" wheels and tires. p.11 Equipment check
Double / Standard / 2WD 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 3.73
Conventional: 13,200 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,700 lbsGooseneck: 8,700 lbs
19,000 lbs19,000 lbs19,000 lbs
Requires 20" wheels and tires. p.11 Equipment check
Double / Standard / 4WD 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel I6 3.73
Conventional: 13,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,700 lbsGooseneck: 8,700 lbs
19,000 lbs19,000 lbs19,000 lbs
Requires 20" wheels and tires. p.11 Equipment check
Engine group

6.2L V8

4,900–13,000 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

6.2L V8 configurations

8 groups 0 exact 8 equipment-conditioned 4,900 to 13,000 lbs published
Crew / Short / 4WD / AT4 6.2L V8 3.23
Conventional: 9,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,400 lbsGooseneck: 7,400 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Equipment check
Crew / Short / 4WD / At4x 6.2L V8 3.23
Conventional: 8,700 lbsFifth-wheel: 4,900 lbsGooseneck: 4,900 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Equipment check
Crew / Short / 4WD 6.2L V8 3.23
Conventional: 8,900 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,400 lbsGooseneck: 6,400 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Equipment check
Crew / Standard / 4WD / AT4 6.2L V8 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.11 Equipment check
Crew / Standard / 4WD / At4x 6.2L V8 3.23
Conventional: 8,700 lbs
15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Equipment check
Crew / Standard / 4WD 6.2L V8 3.23
Conventional: 8,900 lbsFifth-wheel: 6,200 lbsGooseneck: 6,200 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Equipment check
Crew / Short / 4WD 6.2L V8 3.42
Conventional: 13,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,000 lbsGooseneck: 8,000 lbs
19,100 lbs19,100 lbs19,100 lbs
Requires 20" wheels and tires. p.11 Equipment check
Crew / Standard / 4WD 6.2L V8 3.42
Conventional: 13,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,700 lbsGooseneck: 7,700 lbs
19,100 lbs19,100 lbs19,100 lbs
Requires 20" wheels and tires. p.11 Equipment check
Engine group

5.3L V8

7,400–11,200 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

5.3L V8 configurations

12 groups 12 exact 7,400 to 11,200 lbs published
Regular / Long / 2WD 5.3L V8 3.23
Conventional: 9,800 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,700 lbsGooseneck: 9,700 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Regular / Long / 4WD 5.3L V8 3.23
Conventional: 9,500 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,100 lbsGooseneck: 9,100 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Crew / Short / 2WD 5.3L V8 3.23
Conventional: 9,400 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,400 lbsGooseneck: 8,400 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Crew / Short / 4WD 5.3L V8 3.23
Conventional: 9,200 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,300 lbsGooseneck: 8,300 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Crew / Standard / 4WD 5.3L V8 3.23
Conventional: 9,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 7,400 lbsGooseneck: 7,400 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Double / Standard / 2WD 5.3L V8 3.23
Conventional: 9,400 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,000 lbsGooseneck: 8,000 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Double / Standard / 4WD 5.3L V8 3.23
Conventional: 9,300 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,200 lbsGooseneck: 8,200 lbs
15,000 lbs15,000 lbs15,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Crew / Short / 2WD 5.3L V8 3.42
Conventional: 11,100 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,300 lbsGooseneck: 9,300 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Crew / Short / 4WD 5.3L V8 3.42
Conventional: 10,900 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,800 lbsGooseneck: 8,800 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Crew / Standard / 4WD 5.3L V8 3.42
Conventional: 10,800 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,300 lbsGooseneck: 8,300 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Double / Standard / 2WD 5.3L V8 3.42
Conventional: 11,200 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,600 lbsGooseneck: 9,600 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Double / Standard / 4WD 5.3L V8 3.42
Conventional: 11,000 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,600 lbsGooseneck: 9,600 lbs
16,800 lbs16,800 lbs16,800 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Engine group

2.7L Turbo High-Output

8,600–9,500 lbs

Towing Capacity Chart

2.7L Turbo High-Output configurations

9 groups 9 exact 8,600 to 9,500 lbs published
Regular / Long / 2WD 2.7L Turbo High-Output 3.42
Conventional: 9,500 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,400 lbsGooseneck: 9,400 lbs
14,500 lbs14,500 lbs14,500 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Regular / Long / 4WD 2.7L Turbo High-Output 3.42
Conventional: 9,200 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,100 lbsGooseneck: 9,100 lbs
14,500 lbs14,500 lbs14,500 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Crew / Short / 2WD 2.7L Turbo High-Output 3.42
Conventional: 9,200 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,100 lbsGooseneck: 9,100 lbs
14,500 lbs14,500 lbs14,500 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Crew / Short / 4WD 2.7L Turbo High-Output 3.42
Conventional: 8,900 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,600 lbsGooseneck: 8,600 lbs
14,500 lbs14,500 lbs14,500 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Crew / Standard / 4WD 2.7L Turbo High-Output 3.42
Conventional: 8,900 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,800 lbsGooseneck: 8,800 lbs
14,500 lbs14,500 lbs14,500 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Double / Standard / 2WD 2.7L Turbo High-Output 3.42
Conventional: 9,200 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,200 lbsGooseneck: 9,200 lbs
14,500 lbs14,500 lbs14,500 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Double / Standard / 4WD 2.7L Turbo High-Output 3.42
Conventional: 8,900 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,900 lbsGooseneck: 8,900 lbs
14,500 lbs14,500 lbs14,500 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Regular / Standard / 2WD 2.7L Turbo High-Output 3.42
Conventional: 9,100 lbsFifth-wheel: 9,000 lbsGooseneck: 9,000 lbs
14,000 lbs14,000 lbs14,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 Exact
Regular / Standard / 4WD 2.7L Turbo High-Output 3.42
Conventional: 8,800 lbsFifth-wheel: 8,800 lbsGooseneck: 8,800 lbs
14,000 lbs14,000 lbs14,000 lbs
No additional row condition listed p.11 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

These citations identify the GMC trailering-guide pages used for the 2023 Sierra 1500 chart ratings.

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