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A quick look at the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity chart reveals that this light-duty pickup is capable of towing 13,300 pounds.1 For reference, a horse trailer usually weighs between 2,000 and 4,000 pounds, while the horse itself could weigh between 900 and 1,200 pounds. You'll easily be able to take yours to your child's next 4H show. Farmers and landscapers can also tow tractors or utility trailers, while families can bring their campers along on trips.
Still, understanding the capabilities and limitations regarding towing is important to get the most out of your 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. Our Jones Buick GMC Casa Grande team has gathered together some of the most pertinent information. For those interested in our pre-owned selection, we also explore some of this truck's previous iterations, so read on to hear about the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity, as well.
To understand the available towing capacities of the 2024 GMC Sierra, we must look at the available engines and packages. There are eight available trims in the 2024 GMC Sierra lineup:
Depending on the trim you select, certain engines can be installed. The base model of the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 has a 2.7-liter TurboMax four-cylinder engine that produces 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. With this powertrain, the towing capacity is 9,500 pounds.1 When upgraded to the 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8 engine, that number jumps to 11,200 pounds.1
As we look at other versions of the available engines in the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, we see that the 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V-8 engine with dynamic fuel management has the ability to tow up to 13,100 pounds.1 Lastly, the DuraMax 3.0-liter turbo-diesel I-6 engine has a towing capacity of 13,300 pounds.1
Your choice of 2WD or 4WD or the Crew Cab, Double Cab, or Regular Cab will also impact your GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity, as will your truck's size. Generally speaking, 2WD versions can tow more than 4WD models because they're lighter. The power in their engines can be better expended toward moving the trailer rather than pushing the truck itself.
Regular Cabs can also give you an advantage when it comes to towing for much the same reason, as these three-seat cabs are lighter than the six-passenger Crew and Double Cabs. However, they often come with Long Beds, which can offset this advantage, and you can't get a Regular Cab with the turbo-diesel powertrain. The best overall towing capacity is found on models with a Double Cab, 2WD, the 3.0-liter Duramax engine, 20-inch wheels, and the Max Trailering Package.
The following 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity chart lays out the maximum towing capacity, balancing these factors:
Crew 2WD Short Bed | Crew 4WD Short Bed | Crew 4WD Standard Bed | Double 2WD Standard Bed | Double 4WD Standard Bed | Regular 2WD Standard Bed | Regular 4WD Standard Bed | Regular 2WD Long Bed | Regular 4WD Long | |
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2.7L TurboMax 4-cyl | 9,100 lbs1 | 8,900 lbs1 | 8,900 lbs1 | 9,100 lbs1 | 8,900 lbs1 | 9,100 lbs1 | 8,800 lbs1 | 9,500 lbs1 | 9,200lbs1 |
5.3LV-8 | 11,100lbs1 | 10,800lbs1 | 10,800lbs1 | 11,200 lbs1 | 11,000 lbs1 | N/A | N/A | 9,800 lbs1 | 9,500 lbs1 |
6.2L V-8 | N/A | 13,100 lbs1 | 13,000 lbs1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
3.0 Turbo-Diesel I-6 | 13,100 lbs1 | 12,900 lbs1 | 12,500 lbs1 | 13,300 lbs1 | 13,100 lbs1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Browse the GMC Sierra 1500 inventory found here at Jones Buick GMC Casa Grande to find the trim that has the engine and towing capabilities you're after.
The available Trailering Package comes with various gear to tackle involved jobs. A trailer hitch with a trailering hitch platform is installed on the back of the truck. There is a 2-inch receiver hitch in the package, as well as a seven-pin connector. You can also get either a four-pin connector or camera ports. Hitch Guidance helps with connecting your vehicle to your trailer.
The Max Towing Package has all the items in the Trailering Package but also includes revised shocks, an enhanced cooling radiator, heavier-duty rear springs, and a 220-amp alternator. You can expect a 9.76-inch rear axle, too.
Speak with one of our friendly and professional customer service associates to learn more about which package is best for you and the items you're interested in towing. We'll take the time to outline how all the gear works and provide you with advice to get the most out of either the Trailering Package or the Max Trailering Package.
If you're looking for a more powerful and rugged version of the 2024 GMC Sierra, please consider looking at the GMC Sierra HD models. We encourage you to check out our new GMC vehicle specials to see if there's a truck that suits you.
If you aren't as interested in the bells and whistles of a modern model but just want solid towing capacity from a light-duty pickup truck, both the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity and 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity aren't far off what the 2024 model can accomplish, so long as you can find the right configuration on our lot. We've prepared a GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity chart that looks at the progression of this vehicle over the 2020s for your convenience below:
Model Year | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
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Conventional Towing Capacity | 8,700 - 13,300 lbs1 | 8,700 - 13,200 lbs1 | 8,800 - 13,0001 | 7,400 - 11,8001 | 6,600 - 12,1001 |
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The GMC Sierra 1500 payload capacity is up to 2,230 pounds.2 While that is the maximum amount that can be stored in your cabin and truck bed, the figure can vary depending on your selection of cab and bed. Contact us today to learn more about payload capacity and how it can be impacted by the truck you select.
When we look at the maximum cargo volume available in the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 with a Short Bed, it reveals 62.9 cubic feet of storage room. The Standard Bed raises this to 71.7 cubic feet of space. If the Long Bed is added to the truck, you get 89.1 cubic feet of storage. Whether you're towing, utilizing the bed, or storing tools in the cab of your 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, which can be found in our new GMC vehicles inventory, you can rest assured that you'll have plenty of space and power to get the job done right.
The maximum towing capacity of the GMC Sierra 1500 is 13,300 pounds.1 You can achieve this by selecting the available 3.0-liter turbo-diesel I-6 engine, 2WD, the Double Cab, and adding the Max Trailering Package and 20-inch tires. To learn more about which truck is the right choice for you or to build your own pickup, please visit our website or contact us directly.
The available 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8 engine can tow 11,200 pounds.1 If that number is not suitable for the amount of towing capacity that you need, you would want to take a look at the 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V-8 engine for greater towing capacity or the DuraMax 3.0-liter turbo-diesel I-6 engine for maximum towing capacity.
That truly depends on the camper trailer you are trying to tow. With small options like a pop-up camper that doesn't weigh much, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 could easily tow it. Larger travel trailers outfitted with appliances, beds, and more could be too heavy for the least powerful engines of the GMC Sierra 1500 but could be handled by the more powerful engines.
Yes. The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 has Hitch Guidance. Hitch Guidance is an advanced piece of technology that helps guide your truck directly toward the item you are trying to hook up to tow. While in reverse, the GMC Sierra 1500 will provide the driver with a centered guideline on the rearview camera to make for seamless hitching. You'll be able to precisely align your truck with relative ease.
We offer a wide selection of new and pre-owned pickup trucks for you to peruse. If we don't have the exact configuration you're looking for on-site, we can help you order one that meets your specifications. After all, your truck is a significant investment that not only enables you to get from Point A to Point B but also to accomplish important jobs or pursue your hobbies. We want to make sure you wind up with a vehicle that will more than prove its worth to you and be your reliable road trip partner mile after mile.
Connect with Us1GM-estimated. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
2These maximum payload ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it to haul people or cargo, carefully review the vehicle loading section of the Owner’s Manual and check the carrying capacity of your specific vehicle on the label on the inside of the driver’s door jamb.