The table below lists every trim of the 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 Classic with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
Work Truck 4x2 Regular Cab 133 in. WB SRW 10,000 9,600 4,942 4,658
SL 4x2 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB DRW 9,700 11,400 6,053 5,347
SLE1 4x2 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB DRW 9,700 11,400 6,053 5,347
SLE2 4x2 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB DRW 9,700 11,400 6,053 5,347
SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB DRW 9,700 11,400 6,053 5,347
Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB DRW 9,700 11,400 6,053 5,347
SL 4x2 Crew Cab 167 in. WB DRW 9,500 11,400 6,231 5,169
SLE1 4x2 Crew Cab 167 in. WB DRW 9,500 11,400 6,231 5,169
SLE2 4x2 Crew Cab 167 in. WB DRW 9,500 11,400 6,231 5,169
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 167 in. WB DRW 9,500 11,400 6,231 5,169
Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 167 in. WB DRW 9,500 11,400 6,231 5,169
SL 4x4 Regular Cab 133 in. WB DRW 9,800 11,400 5,889 5,511
SLE1 4x4 Regular Cab 133 in. WB DRW 9,800 11,400 5,889 5,511
Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 133 in. WB DRW 9,800 11,400 5,889 5,511
SL 4x4 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB DRW 9,400 11,400 6,351 5,049
SLE1 4x4 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB DRW 9,400 11,400 6,351 5,049
SLE2 4x4 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB DRW 9,400 11,400 6,351 5,049
SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB DRW 9,400 11,400 6,351 5,049
Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB DRW 9,400 11,400 6,351 5,049
SL 4x4 Crew Cab 167 in. WB DRW 9,200 11,400 6,552 4,848
SLE1 4x4 Crew Cab 167 in. WB DRW 9,200 11,400 6,552 4,848
SLE2 4x4 Crew Cab 167 in. WB DRW 9,200 11,400 6,552 4,848
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 167 in. WB DRW 9,200 11,400 6,552 4,848
Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 167 in. WB DRW 9,200 11,400 6,552 4,848
SL 4x4 Regular Cab 133 in. WB SRW 10,000 9,900 5,687 4,213
SLE1 4x4 Regular Cab 133 in. WB SRW 10,000 9,900 5,687 4,213
Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 133 in. WB SRW 10,000 9,900 5,687 4,213
SL 4x4 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB SRW 9,600 9,900 6,197 3,703
SLE1 4x4 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB SRW 9,600 9,900 6,197 3,703
SLE2 4x4 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB SRW 9,600 9,900 6,197 3,703
SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB SRW 9,600 9,900 6,197 3,703
Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB SRW 9,600 9,900 6,197 3,703
SL 4x4 Crew Cab 167 in. WB SRW 9,400 9,900 6,322 3,578
SLE1 4x4 Crew Cab 167 in. WB SRW 9,400 9,900 6,322 3,578
SLE2 4x4 Crew Cab 167 in. WB SRW 9,400 9,900 6,322 3,578
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 167 in. WB SRW 9,400 9,900 6,322 3,578
Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 167 in. WB SRW 9,400 9,900 6,322 3,578
SL 4x2 Regular Cab 133 in. WB SRW 10,000 9,600 4,942 4,658
SLE1 4x2 Regular Cab 133 in. WB SRW 10,000 9,600 4,942 4,658
SL 4x2 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB SRW 9,800 9,800 5,712 4,088
SLE1 4x2 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB SRW 9,800 9,800 5,712 4,088
SLE2 4x2 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB SRW 9,800 9,800 5,712 4,088
SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB SRW 9,800 9,800 5,712 4,088
Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 157.5 in. WB SRW 9,800 9,800 5,712 4,088
SL 4x2 Crew Cab 167 in. WB SRW 9,600 9,900 5,911 3,989
SLE1 4x2 Crew Cab 167 in. WB SRW 9,600 9,900 5,911 3,989
SLE2 4x2 Crew Cab 167 in. WB SRW 9,600 9,900 5,911 3,989
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 167 in. WB SRW 9,600 9,900 5,911 3,989
Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 167 in. WB SRW 9,600 9,900 5,911 3,989

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Ratings in this range are typically achievable with a weight-distributing hitch and the appropriate tow package. The conventional bumper-pull rating without weight distribution will be lower than the headline figure shown here — usually 5,000 to 8,000 lb. Confirm the hitch class on your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing at the upper end.

Other 2007 GMC models

The rest of GMC's 2007 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.