2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew CAB towing capacity
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew CAB is published in 8 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 10,800 to 13,100 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (13,100 lb) sits in half-ton plus / heavy-duty truck territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2026 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 | — | 5,030 | — |
| SLE | 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter | 310 | 430 | — | 13,000 | — | 5,030 | — |
| Elevation | 4-Cyl, TurboMax, 2.7 Liter | 310 | 430 | — | 13,000 | — | 5,030 | — |
| SLT | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 13,000 | — | 5,160 | — |
| Denali | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | 355 | 383 | — | 13,100 | — | 5,160 | — |
| AT4 | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 305 | 495 | — | 13,000 | — | 5,450 | — |
| AT4X | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 305 | 495 | — | 13,100 | — | 5,890 | — |
| Denali Ultimate | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter | 420 | 460 | — | 13,100 | — | 5,350 | — |
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 2025
The 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 13,000 lb. The 2026 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 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2026 GMC models
The rest of GMC's 2026 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Regular CAB | 31,500 |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Double CAB | 31,270 |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew CAB | 31,000 |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Regular CAB | 22,050 |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 20,000 |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Double CAB | 18,000 |
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.