GMC Sierra 2500hd towing capacity by year

The GMC Sierra 2500hd has tow data across 15 model years, from 2001 through 2019. The most recent 2019 GMC Sierra 2500hd carries a maximum tow rating of 14,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2001 model year at 15,900 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full GMC Sierra 2500hd 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 2500hd max tow rating, last 4 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the GMC Sierra 2500hd, 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 2500hd years (2015–2019)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older GMC Sierra 2500hd years (2001–2014)

Earlier model years for the GMC Sierra 2500hd, going back to 2001. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.