2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew CAB towing capacity
The 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew CAB is published in 8 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 10,800 to 13,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (13,000 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew CAB 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 | 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter | 310 | 430 | — | 10,800 | — | 5,010 | — |
| SLE | 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter | 310 | 430 | — | 12,900 | — | 5,010 | — |
| Elevation | 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter | 310 | 430 | — | 12,900 | — | 5,010 | — |
| SLT | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 12,900 | — | 5,130 | — |
| Denali | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 12,900 | — | 5,130 | — |
| AT4 | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 305 | 495 | — | 12,900 | — | 4,930 | — |
| AT4-X | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 305 | 495 | — | 13,000 | — | 5,300 | — |
| Denali Ultimate | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter | 420 | 460 | — | 13,000 | — | 5,250 | — |
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 2024
The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 13,100 lb. The 2025 model is rated 100 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2025 GMC models
The rest of GMC's 2025 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Regular CAB | 31,500 |
| 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 | 31,500 |
| 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Double CAB | 31,270 |
| 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew CAB | 31,000 |
| 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Regular CAB | 22,050 |
| 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 | 22,050 |
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.