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2009 GMC Sierra 2500hd towing capacity

The 2009 GMC Sierra 2500hd is published in 28 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 9,600 to 10,500 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (10,500 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2009 GMC Sierra 2500hd 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 8 ft. box 133 in. WB — — — — 10,500 — 5,276 3,924
SLE 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB — — — — 10,500 — 5,276 3,924
SLE 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — — — — 10,200 — 5,577 3,623
SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — — — — 10,200 — 5,577 3,623
Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — — — — 10,200 — 5,577 3,623
SLE 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB — — — — 10,000 — 5,719 3,481
SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB — — — — 10,000 — 5,719 3,481
Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB — — — — 10,000 — 5,719 3,481
SLE 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB — — — — 10,000 — 5,720 3,480
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB — — — — 10,000 — 5,720 3,480
Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB — — — — 10,000 — 5,720 3,480
SLE 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB — — — — 9,900 — 5,879 3,321
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB — — — — 9,900 — 5,879 3,321
Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB — — — — 9,900 — 5,879 3,321
SLE 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB — — — — 10,200 — 5,556 3,644
Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB — — — — 10,200 — 5,556 3,644
SLE 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — — — — 9,900 — 5,840 3,360
SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — — — — 9,900 — 5,840 3,360
Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 143.5 in. WB — — — — 9,900 — 5,840 3,360
SLE 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB — — — — 9,800 — 5,978 3,222
SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB — — — — 9,800 — 5,978 3,222
Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB — — — — 9,800 — 5,978 3,222
SLE 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB — — — — 9,800 — 5,960 3,240
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB — — — — 9,800 — 5,960 3,240
Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153 in. WB — — — — 9,800 — 5,960 3,240
SLE 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB — — — — 9,600 — 6,141 3,059
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB — — — — 9,600 — 6,141 3,059
Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167 in. WB — — — — 9,600 — 6,141 3,059

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.

How this year compares to 2008

The 2008 GMC Sierra 2500hd carried a maximum tow rating of 10,400 lb. The 2009 model adds 100 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500hd page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2009 GMC models

The rest of GMC's 2009 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB 13,000
2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended CAB 13,000
2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Regular CAB 13,000
2009 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew CAB 13,000
2009 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Extended CAB 13,000
2009 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Regular CAB 13,000

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.