2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity

How much can the GMC Sierra tow? If you need to pull a lot of weight around Byron and Macon, this truck has you covered. With the proper equipment and configuration, the GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity reaches up to 13,300 pounds. Learn more in this guide from the team at Five Star Chevrolet.

How Much Can the GMC Sierra Tow?

The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 achieves an impressive maximum towing capacity of 13,300 pounds, thanks to the available 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine. This makes it an excellent choice for Robins Air Force Base and Macon residents who require a reliable workhorse on the job site or for active families who enjoy outdoor adventures with campers, fishing boats, ATVs, or snowmobiles in tow.

Now that you know the capabilities of the top-level engine, let’s delve into what the other engines in this new vehicle have to offer when paired with the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 tow hitch.

How Much Can the GMC Sierra Tow for the Other Engines? 

See some of the engine specs that make the 2024 GMC Sierra towing capacity possible. We’ll also show you the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 max payload capacity.

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel Engine:

• 305 hp
• 495 lb-ft of torque
• Active Thermal Management
• 13,300 pounds of maximum towing capacity
• 10-speed automatic transmission
• 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 max payload of 2,240 pounds

5.3L V8 Gasoline Engine:

• 355 hp
• 383 lb-ft of torque
• 11,200 pounds of towing capacity

TurboMax™ Engine:

• 310 hp
• 430 lb-ft of torque
• 9,500 pounds of towing capacity

6.2L V8 Gasoline Engine:

• 420 hp
• 460 lb-ft of torque
• Dynamic Fuel Management
• 13,100 pounds of towing capacity
• 10-speed automatic transmission 

Additional GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Features

In addition to these engine options, the GMC Sierra 1500 offers several essential towing features such as the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 tow hitch and the following packages:

• Max Trailering Package: This package is essential for reaching the 13,300-pound towing capacity. It equips your Sierra with a 9.76-inch rear axle, a 3.42-axle ratio, revised shock tuning, heavier-duty rear springs, an enhanced cooling radiator, and a 220-amp alternator.
• Auto Electric Parkin
• g Brake Assist: This feature automatically sets the Electronic Parking Brake when you put your truck in Park, enhancing safety and preventing rolling, especially when using Hitch View.
• Trailering Camera Package: This package includes two side-view mirror cameras to make lane changes and reversing easier when towing a trailer, and it can be paired with a trailer-mounted camera for enhanced visibility.
• Traction Select System with Tow/Haul Mode: This system adjusts transmission shift points, StabiliTrak, and throttle mapping based on the drive mode you select.
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller: Control buttons on the center console allow you to manipulate and monitor the trailer brakes.

Exploring the GMC Sierra ProGrade Trailering System

The GMC Sierra ProGrade Trailering System incorporates high-tech features to simplify towing in Warner Robins. It uses high-resolution cameras, an infotainment display screen, and integrated smartphone apps:

• Hitch Guidance with Hitch View: This feature provides a dynamic grid line and zoom capability to assist with correct trailer hitching.
• Trailer Light Sequence Test: You can test your trailer lights before hitting the road with the trailer light sequence test, even when you’re alone.
• In-vehicle trailering app and phone app: This includes pre-departure checklists, Trailer Theft Detection, programmable trailer brake settings, and more.

Questions About the GMC Sierra Towing Capacity?

The GMC Sierra towing capacity varies based on your engine, tongue weight, vehicle weight, and other factors. This guide is just an overview, so always check your owner’s manual to confirm how much your GMC Sierra can tow. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us online or visit our dealership in Warner Robins.