GMC towing capacity chart by model
Tow Ratings carries towing capacity data for 7,561 trim configurations across 99 distinct models of GMC, covering 1992–2026. The tables below list every GMC model with its model-year range and the spread between the lightest and heaviest tow rating in that lineup. The highest tow rating recorded for any GMC in this dataset is 31,500 lb — heavy-duty fifth-wheel territory.
Click any model in the list to see year-by-year tow ratings, the trim and engine combination that hits the maximum, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio. The data is split into a recent table for the last six model years and a longer table for the rest of the catalogue.
GMC towing capacity snapshot
Across every GMC in this dataset, the highest tow rating on record is the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Regular CAB at 31,500 lb. That figure represents the maximum tow capacity published for any trim and hitch class of that vehicle — typically the gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating on heavy-duty pickups.
For the 2026 model year, GMC's maximum towing capacity tops out at 31,500 lb averaging 19,722 lb across the lineup. The bar chart below ranks the top GMC models of 2026 by their headline tow rating so you can spot the leader at a glance.
Across the GMC catalogue: 3,233 trims are rated 10,000 lb or higher (heavy-duty), 3,694 between 5,000 and 9,999 lb (mid-duty), 634 below 5,000 lb (light-duty / passenger). The mix gives a quick read on whether the brand leans toward heavy-tow trucks or passenger vehicles whose tow rating is more of a footnote.
Top GMC models for towing (2026)
Recent GMC models (2022–2026)
Recent GMC towing capacities, 2022 model year onward. 29 models are listed with the maximum tow rating across all trims, the year range covered, and a link to the full model page. Manufacturers commonly publish multiple tow figures per truck (conventional bumper, weight-distributing, gooseneck or fifth-wheel) — the headline figure below is the maximum across all hitch classes published for that model.
| Model | Years covered | Trims | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra 3500 | 1999–2025 | 607 | 6,500 – 31,500 |
| Sierra 3500 HD Regular CAB | 2007–2026 | 38 | 13,000 – 31,500 |
| Sierra 3500 HD Double CAB | 2015–2026 | 26 | 13,900 – 31,270 |
| Sierra 3500 HD Crew CAB | 2007–2026 | 148 | 13,000 – 31,000 |
| Sierra 2500 | 1999–2025 | 691 | 5,000 – 22,050 |
| Sierra 2500 HD Regular CAB | 1999–2026 | 51 | 8,000 – 22,050 |
| Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 2001–2026 | 182 | 12,000 – 21,600 |
| Sierra 2500 HD Double CAB | 2015–2026 | 60 | 13,000 – 18,000 |
| Sierra 3500hd | 2008–2023 | 608 | 8,500 – 16,000 |
| Sierra 1500 | 1999–2025 | 839 | 3,500 – 13,200 |
| Sierra 1500 Double CAB | 2014–2026 | 42 | 6,200 – 13,200 |
| Sierra 1500 Crew CAB | 2004–2026 | 182 | 5,500 – 13,100 |
| Yukon XL | 2000–2024 | 150 | 6,000 – 12,000 |
| Sierra 1500 Limited Double CAB | 2019–2022 | 5 | 9,200 – 10,900 |
| Sierra 1500 Regular CAB | 1999–2026 | 88 | 7,100 – 10,200 |
| Savana | 1996–2024 | 618 | 3,900 – 10,000 |
| Savana 2500 | 2009–2023 | 82 | 6,000 – 10,000 |
| Savana 2500 Cargo | 1996–2025 | 67 | 6,500 – 10,000 |
| Savana 3500 | 2009–2023 | 121 | 6,000 – 10,000 |
| Savana 3500 Cargo | 1996–2025 | 67 | 6,500 – 10,000 |
| Savana 3500 Passenger | 1996–2025 | 121 | 6,100 – 10,000 |
| Savana 2500 Passenger | 1996–2025 | 55 | 6,500 – 9,900 |
| Sierra 1500 Limited | 2019–2022 | 30 | 8,500 – 9,100 |
| Yukon | 1992–2024 | 160 | 4,500 – 8,800 |
| Canyon | 2004–2025 | 344 | 1,400 – 8,000 |
| Canyon Crew CAB | 2004–2026 | 94 | 3,500 – 7,700 |
| Canyon Extended CAB | 2004–2022 | 54 | 2,200 – 7,700 |
| Acadia | 2007–2025 | 141 | 1,000 – 5,200 |
| Terrain | 2011–2025 | 80 | 1,000 – 3,500 |
Older GMC models (1992–2021)
Older GMC towing capacities going back to 1992. 70 models. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, the standardised towing-capacity test that is now used industry-wide, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings. Use them to track the trend within a single model rather than for direct cross-era comparison.
| Model | Years covered | Trims | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra 2500hd | 2001–2019 | 477 | 9,300 – 15,900 |
| Yukon XL 1500 | 2000–2015 | 97 | 5,000 – 8,800 |
| Savana 1500 | 2009–2014 | 48 | 4,300 – 6,700 |
| Savana 1500 Cargo | 1996–2014 | 19 | 5,500 – 7,300 |
| Savana 1500 Passenger | 1996–2014 | 30 | 6,000 – 7,300 |
| Sierra 1500 Extended CAB | 1999–2013 | 104 | 5,500 – 10,700 |
| Sierra 1500 Hybrid | 2006–2013 | 24 | 5,900 – 7,400 |
| Sierra 2500 HD Extended CAB | 1999–2013 | 81 | 8,000 – 13,000 |
| Sierra 3500 HD Extended CAB | 2007–2013 | 21 | 13,000 – 18,000 |
| Yukon Hybrid | 2008–2013 | 22 | 5,600 – 6,200 |
| Yukon XL 2500 | 2000–2013 | 54 | 7,400 – 12,000 |
| Canyon Regular CAB | 2004–2012 | 21 | 4,000 |
| Envoy | 1998–2009 | 45 | 5,000 – 6,400 |
| Sierra 1500 Classic | 2007 | 49 | 3,800 – 8,100 |
| Sierra 1500 Hybrid Classic | 2007 | 4 | 6,700 – 7,400 |
| Sierra 1500hd Classic | 2007 | 6 | 7,900 – 8,200 |
| Sierra 2500hd Classic | 2007 | 46 | 9,700 – 10,500 |
| Sierra 3500 Classic | 2007 | 49 | 9,200 – 10,000 |
| Sierra Classic 1500 Crew CAB | 2007 | 4 | 7,700 – 8,400 |
| Sierra Classic 1500 Extended CAB | 2007 | 11 | 7,700 – 8,000 |
| Sierra Classic 1500 HD Crew CAB | 2007 | 2 | 10,300 |
| Sierra Classic 1500 Regular CAB | 2007 | 6 | 8,200 – 8,900 |
| Sierra Classic 2500 HD Crew CAB | 2007 | 8 | 12,000 |
| Sierra Classic 2500 HD Extended CAB | 2000–2007 | 10 | 8,300 – 12,000 |
| Sierra Classic 2500 HD Regular CAB | 2000–2007 | 4 | 8,600 – 12,000 |
| Sierra Classic 3500 Crew CAB | 2000–2007 | 6 | 10,000 – 16,400 |
| Sierra Classic 3500 Extended CAB | 2000–2007 | 5 | 10,000 – 16,600 |
| Sierra Classic 3500 Regular CAB | 2000–2007 | 2 | 10,000 – 15,400 |
| Envoy XL | 2002–2006 | 24 | 4,800 – 6,000 |
| Sierra 1500 HD Crew CAB | 2001–2006 | 8 | 10,200 – 10,300 |
| Sierra 1500hd | 2001–2006 | 22 | 7,900 – 10,300 |
| Sierra 3500 Crew CAB | 2001–2006 | 17 | 12,000 – 16,400 |
| Sierra 3500 Extended CAB | 2001–2006 | 17 | 12,000 – 16,600 |
| Sierra 3500 Regular CAB | 2001–2006 | 13 | 10,300 – 15,400 |
| Envoy XUV | 2004–2005 | 8 | 5,200 – 6,500 |
| Safari | 1992–2005 | 96 | 4,500 – 6,000 |
| Safari Cargo | 1992–2005 | 17 | 5,500 – 5,900 |
| Safari Passenger | 1992–2005 | 22 | 5,000 – 6,000 |
| Sierra 2500 Crew CAB | 2004 | 2 | 10,300 – 12,000 |
| Sierra 2500 Extended CAB | 1999–2004 | 11 | 10,200 – 11,200 |
| Sierra 2500 Regular CAB | 1999–2004 | 10 | 10,300 – 11,200 |
| Sonoma Crew CAB | 2001–2004 | 4 | 5,200 – 6,000 |
| Sonoma | 1992–2003 | 86 | 2,000 – 6,400 |
| Sonoma Extended CAB | 1999–2003 | 6 | 5,500 – 6,175 |
| Sonoma Regular CAB | 1992–2003 | 30 | 2,000 – 6,000 |
| Jimmy | 1992–2001 | 46 | 4,000 – 6,000 |
| Sierra Classic 2500 | 2000 | 7 | 8,300 – 10,000 |
| Sierra Classic 2500 Crew CAB | 2000 | 1 | 10,000 |
| Sierra Classic 3500 | 2000 | 7 | 10,000 |
| Yukon Denali | 2000 | 2 | 6,000 – 6,600 |
| 1500 Club Coupe | 1992–1999 | 15 | 6,500 – 10,000 |
| 2500 Club Coupe | 1992–1998 | 12 | 8,500 – 11,000 |
| 2500 HD Club Coupe | 1997–1998 | 2 | 10,000 |
| 3500 Club Coupe | 1992–1998 | 7 | 10,000 – 12,500 |
| Sonoma Club Coupe CAB | 1993–1998 | 6 | 5,500 – 6,000 |
| Rally Wagon G3500 | 1995–1996 | 2 | 4,500 – 10,000 |
| Vandura G3500 | 1995–1996 | 2 | 10,000 |
| 3500 Regular CAB | 1995 | 1 | 10,000 |
| Rally Wagon | 1992–1995 | 16 | 2,000 – 10,000 |
| Rally Wagon G2500 | 1995 | 1 | 4,500 |
| Vandura | 1992–1995 | 17 | 10,000 |
| Vandura G1500 | 1995 | 1 | 10,000 |
| Vandura G2500 | 1995 | 1 | 10,000 |
| Rally Wagon 2500 | 1992–1994 | 3 | 2,000 – 7,000 |
| Rally Wagon 3500 | 1992–1994 | 3 | 2,000 – 10,000 |
| Vandura 1500 | 1992–1994 | 3 | 10,000 |
| Vandura 2500 | 1992–1994 | 3 | 10,000 |
| Vandura 3500 | 1994 | 1 | 10,000 |
| Rally Wagon 1500 | 1992–1993 | 2 | 2,000 |
| Sonoma Club CAB | 1992 | 1 | 6,000 |
How to read GMC towing capacity figures
The headline tow rating for each GMC model on this page represents the maximum tow capacity published across every trim, cab, drivetrain, and hitch class — typically the manufacturer's gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating on heavy-duty pickups, and the bumper-pull rating on light-duty vehicles. Manufacturers commonly publish three figures per pickup: a conventional bumper-pull rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck/fifth-wheel rating. The number you can actually tow on the road is the lowest of these three, capped further by the receiver hitch installed on your specific vehicle.
Click any GMC model above to open the year-by-year breakdown. The model page lists every trim the source data carries separately, with the engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Use the door-jamb sticker on your specific vehicle as the final source of truth — these figures are for reference and lookup only.
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.