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2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited towing capacity

The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited is published in 26 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 8,500 to 9,100 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (9,100 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.

The table below lists every trim of the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited 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
Pro 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 9,100 6,800 4,700 2,100
Pro 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 139.6 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 9,100 6,900 4,700 2,200
Pro 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 9,100 6,800 4,700 2,100
Pro 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 8,600 7,000 4,920 2,080
Pro 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 8,500 7,000 4,930 2,070
Pro 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 8,500 7,000 4,970 2,030
SLE 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 9,100 6,800 4,700 2,100
SLE 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 9,100 6,800 4,700 2,100
SLE 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 8,500 7,000 4,920 2,080
SLE 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 8,500 7,000 4,930 2,070
SLE 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 8,500 7,000 4,970 2,030
Elevation w/3SB 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 9,100 6,800 4,700 2,100
Elevation w/3VL 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 8,500 7,000 4,920 2,080
Elevation w/3SB 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 9,100 6,800 4,700 2,100
Elevation w/3SB 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 8,500 7,000 4,920 2,080
Elevation w/3VL 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 8,500 7,000 4,930 2,070
Elevation w/3SB 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 8,500 7,000 4,930 2,070
Elevation w/3SB 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB — 310 348 3.42 8,500 7,000 4,970 2,030
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 355 383 3.23 9,100 6,900 4,830 2,070
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 355 383 3.23 9,100 7,100 5,040 2,060
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB — 355 383 3.23 9,100 7,100 5,080 2,020
AT4 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 277 460 3.23 8,500 7,100 5,490 1,610
AT4 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB — 277 460 3.23 8,500 7,100 5,530 1,570
Denali 4x2 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 355 383 3.23 9,100 6,900 4,830 2,070
Denali 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. box 147.4 in. WB — 355 383 3.23 9,100 7,100 5,040 2,060
Denali 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 157 in. WB — 355 383 3.23 9,100 7,100 5,080 2,020

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2019

The 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited carried a maximum tow rating of 9,100 lb. The 2022 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2022 GMC models

The rest of GMC's 2022 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Double CAB 21,210
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 21,210
2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB 18,500
2022 GMC Sierra 2500 18,500
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew CAB 16,300
2022 GMC Sierra 3500hd 16,000

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.