2023 GMC Sierra Towing Capacity

The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 may be a light-duty truck, but don’t underestimate the capability of this premium truck. With the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine, the Max Trailering Package, and 20-inch wheels, the Sierra 1500’s towing capacity maxes out at 13,000 pounds. So take on any challenges on the worksite in Cameron without hesitation! Learn more about what’s needed to reach that GMC Sierra towing capacity and explore towing features that you can use in this truck.

How Much Can the GMC Sierra Tow?

The new Sierra 1500 can handle up to 13,000 pounds with the 4WD Crew Cab, Short or Standard Bed, 6.2L V8 engine, and Max Trailering Package. With variety of ways to configure your perfect pickup, you’ll see that they impact the towing capacity. If you pushes the towing capability to the limit, here are all the specs you’ll enjoy in Chillicothe:

• Drivetrain: 4WD
• Truck Bed Length: Short Box or Standard Box
• Engine Options for This Towing Capacity: 6.2L ECOTEC3 V8 engine
• Cab Style: Crew Cab
• Wheel Style: 20-inch (downgrading to 18-inch wheels with all else being equal will decrease towing capacity to 11,700 pounds)
• Payload: Up to 1,820 pounds (for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 maximum payload, choose the 5.3L V8 engine and enjoy up to 2,500 pounds)

Need more towing power for your jobs? Upgrading to a 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD may be the right move. You’ll be able to haul up to 18,500 pounds instead!

Available GMC Sierra Towing Features

Whether you’re new to towing or you’re used to it in, this pickup comes with plenty of advanced technology to help you tow safely and confidently around Maysville:

• Max Trailering Package: This package is needed to reach the 13,000-pound towing capacity. It equips your Sierra with a 9.76-inch rear axle and 3.42 axle ratio, revised shock tuning, heavier-duty rear springs, an enhanced cooling radiator, and a 220-amp alternator.
• Industry-First Auto Electric Parking Brake Assist: When using Hitch View, the Electronic Parking Brake automatically sets when you put your truck in Park to avoid rolling.
• Trailering Camera Package: This package adds on two side-view mirror cameras to make changing lanes and reversing easier when you have a trailer in tow. It can also be paired with a trailer-mounted camera for greater visibility.
• Traction Select System with Tow/Haul Mode: This system adjusts the transmission shift points, StabiliTrak, and throttle mapping, depending on which drive mode you’re in.
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller: Control buttons situated on the center console give drivers the ability to manipulate and monitor the trailer brakes.

Test Drive a Sierra 1500 at Victory GMC St. Joseph

Now that you know how much the GMC Sierra can tow, come by St Joseph to see what’s inside the pickup and what is the available color palette. We’d love to have you here soon!