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It’s a standout performer in the full-size pickup truck segment, but just how much can the GMC Sierra tow? The maximum GMC Sierra towing capacity is 13,000 pounds when it’s configured with the optional 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine, 20-inch wheels, and the Max Trailering Package. If that’s the kind of power you need for your Southgate and Brownstown job sites, then keep reading! Below, Moran Buick GMC covers the Sierra 1500 towing capacity, towing technologies, and engine options in detail.
Many factors impact a pickup’s ability to tow heavy loads – including the power produced by the engine, the weight of the cab, and the size of the wheels. To reach the maximum 13,000-pound GMC Sierra towing capacity, you’ll need to configure your truck with the following options:
Wheel size has a surprising impact on towing power; even with the same drivetrain, bed length, cab style, and engine, choosing 18-inch wheels instead of 20-inch wheels will reduce the GMC Sierra’s towing capacity to 11,700 pounds.
This advanced technology takes the guesswork out of towing heavy loads over difficult terrain. Thanks to high-resolution cameras and smartphone integration via your Sierra’s infotainment display, getting the job done is easier than ever:
Once you get behind the wheel of a Sierra, even your toughest jobs in Dearborn won’t slow you down. Learn more about the GMC SUV lineup or contact us to book your test drive today!
Given the right equipment and powertrain, the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500’s max towing capacity reaches an astounding 13,000 pounds! Consider that a fully-loaded 27-foot camping trailer weighs about 6,000 pounds—and then imagine what you could tow with more than twice that capacity!
Helping achieve this towing capacity is the available 6.2L EcoTec V8 gasoline engine and the selection of the Max Trailering Package—which we’ll talk about in a moment. These additions aren’t terribly expensive, especially in comparison to the current truck market, and they bring power to all aspects of Brownstown driving, not just towing. Here’s what you should be aiming for to achieve that 13,000-pound maximum:
The 2021 Sierra can’t tow quite as much as the latest model, but if you don’t have any towing tasks that require a 13,000-pound capacity, then purchasing a 2021 model is a great way to get the power you need and boost your bottom line. The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 towing maximum is 11,800 pounds when you opt for 4WD, a Crew Cab, the 6.2L V8 engine, and the Max Trailering Package. The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 payload capacity ranges from 1,570 to 2,280 pounds, also depending on how you configure your truck.
Here’s a quick look at your options for configuring a 2021 Sierra:
How much can the GMC Sierra tow? Now that you know, let’s take a look at some of the available GMC Sierra towing features that are sure to enhance your equipment or trailer-hauling experience:
Another hauling feature we didn’t mention in the section above is the available ProGrade Trailering System, with which you gain access to innovative towing tech and design elements that come together to make towing and parking a trailer in Southgate easier than ever!
So, how much can a GMC Sierra tow? Now that you know, it’s time to take one for a test drive in Taylor from our beautiful showroom! Browse our inventory of Sierra trucks online, then simply click the “test drive” button to schedule a test drive appointment! By doing so, you’ll let us know that we should have the vehicle ready to go when you arrive! Once you’re here, we’re more than happy to answer your questions about the GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacities.
