GMC Sierra 3500hd towing capacity by year
The GMC Sierra 3500hd has tow data across 16 model years, from 2008 through 2023. The most recent 2023 GMC Sierra 3500hd carries a maximum tow rating of 16,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full GMC Sierra 3500hd 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 3500hd max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the GMC Sierra 3500hd, 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 3500hd years (2019–2023)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 39 | 16,000 |
| 2022 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 39 | 16,000 |
| 2021 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 39 | 16,000 |
| 2020 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 39 | 16,000 |
| 2019 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 24 | 14,000 |
Older GMC Sierra 3500hd years (2008–2018)
Earlier model years for the GMC Sierra 3500hd, going back to 2008. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 44 | 14,500 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 43 | 15,000 |
| 2016 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 43 | 15,000 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 44 | 14,200 |
| 2014 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 30 | 14,100 |
| 2013 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 42 | 13,000 |
| 2012 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 42 | 13,000 |
| 2011 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 42 | 13,000 |
| 2010 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 30 | 10,100 |
| 2009 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 30 | 10,100 |
| 2008 GMC Sierra 3500hd | 38 | 10,100 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.