GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB towing capacity by year
The GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB has tow data across 25 model years, from 2001 through 2026. The most recent 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB carries a maximum tow rating of 20,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2024 model year at 21,600 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB years (2022–2026)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 7 | 20,000 |
| 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 7 | 20,000 |
| 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 13 | 21,600 |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 10 | 18,500 |
| 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 10 | 18,500 |
Older GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB years (2001–2021)
Earlier model years for the GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB, going back to 2001. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 10 | 14,500 |
| 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 10 | 14,500 |
| 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 7 | 13,900 |
| 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 7 | 13,900 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 7 | 14,500 |
| 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 7 | 14,500 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 7 | 13,000 |
| 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 7 | 13,000 |
| 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 7 | 13,000 |
| 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 7 | 13,000 |
| 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 7 | 13,000 |
| 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 6 | 13,000 |
| 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 6 | 13,000 |
| 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 6 | 13,000 |
| 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 8 | 12,000 |
| 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 8 | 12,000 |
| 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 8 | 12,000 |
| 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 6 | 12,000 |
| 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 2 | 12,000 |
| 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew CAB | 2 | 12,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.