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2011 GMC Sierra 2500hd towing capacity

The 2011 GMC Sierra 2500hd is published in 30 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 9,300 to 10,200 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (10,200 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2011 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 133.7 in. WB — — — — 10,200 9,300 5,596 3,704
SLE 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133.7 in. WB — — — — 10,200 9,300 5,596 3,704
SLE 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 144.2 in. WB — — — — 9,900 9,500 5,595 3,905
SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 144.2 in. WB — — — — 9,900 9,500 5,595 3,905
Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 144.2 in. WB — — — — 9,900 9,500 5,595 3,905
SLE 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 158.2 in. WB — — — — 9,700 9,500 6,096 3,404
SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 158.2 in. WB — — — — 9,700 9,500 6,096 3,404
Work Truck 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 158.2 in. WB — — — — 9,700 9,500 6,096 3,404
SLE 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB — — — — 9,700 9,500 6,115 3,385
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB — — — — 9,700 9,500 6,115 3,385
Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB — — — — 9,700 9,500 6,115 3,385
Denali 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB — — — — 9,500 9,500 6,300 3,200
SLE 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.7 in. WB — — — — 9,600 9,500 6,208 3,292
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.7 in. WB — — — — 9,600 9,500 6,208 3,292
Work Truck 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.7 in. WB — — — — 9,600 9,500 6,208 3,292
SLE 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133.7 in. WB — — — — 9,900 9,500 5,920 3,580
Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133.7 in. WB — — — — 9,900 9,500 5,920 3,580
SLE 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 144.2 in. WB — — — — 9,500 9,500 6,278 3,222
SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 144.2 in. WB — — — — 9,500 9,500 6,278 3,222
Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 6.6 ft. box 144.2 in. WB — — — — 9,500 9,500 6,278 3,222
SLE 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 158.2 in. WB — — — — 9,400 9,500 6,371 3,129
SLT 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 158.2 in. WB — — — — 9,400 9,500 6,371 3,129
Work Truck 4x4 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 158.2 in. WB — — — — 9,400 9,500 6,371 3,129
SLE 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB — — — — 9,400 9,500 6,377 3,123
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB — — — — 9,400 9,500 6,377 3,123
Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB — — — — 9,400 9,500 6,377 3,123
Denali 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB — — — — 9,300 9,500 6,562 2,938
SLE 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.7 in. WB — — — — 9,300 9,900 6,525 3,375
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.7 in. WB — — — — 9,300 9,900 6,525 3,375
Work Truck 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.7 in. WB — — — — 9,300 9,900 6,525 3,375

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 2010

The 2010 GMC Sierra 2500hd carried a maximum tow rating of 10,500 lb. The 2011 model is rated 300 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2010 GMC Sierra 2500hd page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2011 GMC models

The rest of GMC's 2011 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew CAB 17,000
2011 GMC Sierra 3500 17,000
2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Extended CAB 16,000
2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Regular CAB 16,000
2011 GMC Sierra 3500hd 13,000
2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew 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.