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GMC Sierra 2500HD towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the GMC Sierra 2500HD. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered23 (2001–2023)
Configurations721
Highest rating in our dataset15,900 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset4,074 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

GMC Sierra 2500HD towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

GMC Sierra 2500HD towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
202314,000 lbs14,000 lbs3,900 lbs32Open year
202214,000 lbs14,000 lbs3,900 lbs32Open year
202114,000 lbs14,000 lbs3,900 lbs32Open year
202014,000 lbs14,000 lbs3,860 lbs32Open year
201913,000 lbs14,000 lbs3,410 lbs21Open year
201813,000 lbs14,500 lbs—30Open year
201713,000 lbs14,000 lbs4,040 lbs29Open year
201613,000 lbs14,000 lbs4,040 lbs29Open year
201513,000 lbs13,000 lbs3,760 lbs30Open year
201413,000 lbs13,000 lbs3,670 lbs18Open year
20139,300 lbs10,200 lbs3,670 lbs30Open year
20129,300 lbs10,200 lbs3,670 lbs30Open year
20119,300 lbs10,200 lbs3,704 lbs30Open year
20109,600 lbs10,500 lbs3,872 lbs28Open year
20099,600 lbs10,500 lbs3,924 lbs28Open year
20089,600 lbs10,400 lbs3,892 lbs36Open year
20079,600 lbs10,400 lbs3,892 lbs36Open year
20069,700 lbs10,500 lbs4,058 lbs46Open year
20059,600 lbs10,600 lbs4,023 lbs38Open year
200412,000 lbs12,000 lbs4,047 lbs38Open year
200312,000 lbs12,000 lbs4,047 lbs30Open year
200212,000 lbs13,200 lbs4,074 lbs38Open year
200115,100 lbs15,900 lbs4,029 lbs28Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

GMC Sierra 2500HD towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which GMC Sierra 2500HD years can tow my trailer?

Compare GMC Sierra 2500HD model years

20222023
Min towing14,000 lbs14,000 lbs
Max towing14,000 lbs14,000 lbs
Max payload3,900 lbs3,900 lbs
Configurations3232
Drivetrains4x2, 4x44x2, 4x4
CabsCrew Cab, Double Cab, Regular CabCrew Cab, Double Cab, Regular Cab
Beds6.75 ft, 8 ft6.75 ft, 8 ft
Axles3.733.73
Engines6.6 liters V-86.6 liters V-8
  • 2023 and 2022 share the same highest dataset towing rating (14,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse GMC Sierra 2500HD configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 AT46.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,798 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 AT46.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,900 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Denali6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,798 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Denali6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,900 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,617 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,667 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,629 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,658 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,795 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,626 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,728 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,614 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,671 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,832 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,617 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,667 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,629 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,658 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,795 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,626 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,728 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,614 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,671 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,832 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,788 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,838 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,800 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,830 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,798 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,900 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,785 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 SLT6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,892 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 AT46.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,798 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 AT46.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,900 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Denali6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,798 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Denali6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,900 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,617 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,667 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,629 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,658 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,795 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,626 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,728 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,614 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,671 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 Pro6.6 liters V-8 · 4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,832 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,617 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,667 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 6.75 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,629 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SLE6.6 liters V-8 · 4x2 · Double Cab · 8 ft · 3.73 · Tow 14,000 lbs · Payload 3,658 lbs
    Open year

GMC Sierra 2500HD towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 202314,000 lbs14,000 lbs3,900 lbs128
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20199,300 – 14,500 lbs14,500 lbs4,040 lbs275
2000s2000–20092001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20099,600 – 15,900 lbs15,900 lbs4,074 lbs318

GMC Sierra 2500HD payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20233,614 lbs3,900 lbs32Open year
20223,614 lbs3,900 lbs32Open year
20213,614 lbs3,900 lbs32Open year
20203,580 lbs3,860 lbs32Open year
20192,940 lbs3,410 lbs21Open year
20172,940 lbs4,040 lbs29Open year
20162,940 lbs4,040 lbs29Open year
20153,152 lbs3,760 lbs30Open year
20142,899 lbs3,670 lbs18Open year
20132,899 lbs3,670 lbs30Open year
20122,899 lbs3,670 lbs30Open year
20112,959 lbs3,704 lbs30Open year
20103,047 lbs3,872 lbs28Open year
20093,059 lbs3,924 lbs28Open year
20083,031 lbs3,892 lbs36Open year
20073,031 lbs3,892 lbs36Open year
20063,163 lbs4,058 lbs46Open year
20053,151 lbs4,023 lbs38Open year
20043,144 lbs4,047 lbs38Open year
20033,144 lbs4,047 lbs30Open year
20023,177 lbs4,074 lbs38Open year
20013,175 lbs4,029 lbs28Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How GMC Sierra 2500HD towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2018 → 2019: Maximum towing 14,500 lbs → 14,000 lbs (-500 lbs)
  • 2017 → 2018: Maximum towing 14,000 lbs → 14,500 lbs (+500 lbs)
  • 2015 → 2016: Maximum towing 13,000 lbs → 14,000 lbs (+1,000 lbs)
  • 2013 → 2014: Maximum towing 10,200 lbs → 13,000 lbs (+2,800 lbs)
  • 2004 → 2005: Maximum towing 12,000 lbs → 10,600 lbs (-1,400 lbs)
  • 2002 → 2003: Maximum towing 13,200 lbs → 12,000 lbs (-1,200 lbs)
  • 2001 → 2002: Maximum towing 15,900 lbs → 13,200 lbs (-2,700 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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