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2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 13,000 – 14,000 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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What can a 2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD tow?
Across 29 configurations with published ratings, 2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD towing capacity ranges from 13,000 lbs to 14,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 13,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 14,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 29 of 29
Highest-rated example: Base · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 14,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: SLT · 4x4 — 13,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 14,000 lbs | 3,140 lbs |
| Base | Double Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 14,000 lbs | 3,280 lbs |
| Base | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 14,000 lbs | 4,040 lbs |
| Base | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 14,000 lbs | 3,180 lbs |
| Base | Double Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 14,000 lbs | 2,990 lbs |
| Base | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 14,000 lbs | 3,410 lbs |
| SLE | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 14,000 lbs | 3,140 lbs |
| SLE | Double Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 14,000 lbs | 3,280 lbs |
| SLE | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 14,000 lbs | 4,040 lbs |
| SLE | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 4.10 | 14,000 lbs | 3,180 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 13,000 – 14,000 lbs (median 14,000 lbs) across 15 configurations in this dataset.
2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 13,000 – 14,000 lbs (median 14,000 lbs) across 14 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 13,000 – 14,000 lbs (13 configurations).
2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD Double Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 13,000 – 14,000 lbs (12 configurations).
2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 14,000 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 4.10 | 13,000 – 14,000 lbs | 29 |
2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 2,940 – 4,040 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 29
Highest-payload configurations
- Base · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 4,040 lbs
- SLE · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 4,040 lbs
- Base · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 3,410 lbs
- SLE · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 3,410 lbs
- Base · 4x2 · Double Cab — 3,380 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 13,000 – 14,000 lbs | 15 |
| 4x4 | 13,000 – 14,000 lbs | 14 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 13,000 – 14,000 lbs | 13 |
| Double Cab | 13,000 – 14,000 lbs | 12 |
| Regular Cab | 14,000 lbs | 4 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 6.6 ft | 13,000 lbs | 13 |
| 8 ft | 14,000 lbs | 16 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Double Cab, Regular Cab
- Bed lengths: 6.6 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 13,000 – 14,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.7 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,334 lbs | 3,140 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 167.7 |
| Base 4x2 Double Cab 8 ft. box 158.1 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,199 lbs | 3,280 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 158.1 |
| Base 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133.6 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 5,741 lbs | 4,040 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 133.6 |
| Base 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.7 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,693 lbs | 3,180 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 167.7 |
| Base 4x4 Double Cab 8 ft. box 158.1 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,489 lbs | 2,990 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 158.1 |
| Base 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133.6 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,066 lbs | 3,410 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 133.6 |
| SLE 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.7 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,334 lbs | 3,140 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 167.7 |
| SLE 4x2 Double Cab 8 ft. box 158.1 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,199 lbs | 3,280 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 158.1 |
| SLE 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133.6 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 5,741 lbs | 4,040 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 133.6 |
| SLE 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.7 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,693 lbs | 3,180 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 167.7 |
| SLE 4x4 Double Cab 8 ft. box 158.1 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,489 lbs | 2,990 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 158.1 |
| SLE 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133.6 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,066 lbs | 3,410 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 133.6 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.7 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,334 lbs | 3,140 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 167.7 |
| SLT 4x2 Double Cab 8 ft. box 158.1 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,199 lbs | 3,280 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 158.1 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 167.7 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,693 lbs | 3,180 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 167.7 |
| SLT 4x4 Double Cab 8 ft. box 158.1 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,489 lbs | 2,990 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 158.1 |
| Base 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,243 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 153.7 |
| Base 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 144.2 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,092 lbs | 3,380 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 144.2 |
| Base 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,533 lbs | 2,940 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 153.7 |
| Base 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 144.2 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,382 lbs | 3,090 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 144.2 |
| Denali 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,243 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 153.7 |
| SLE 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,243 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 153.7 |
| SLE 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 144.2 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,092 lbs | 3,380 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 144.2 |
| SLE 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,533 lbs | 2,940 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 153.7 |
| SLE 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 144.2 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,382 lbs | 3,090 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 144.2 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,243 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 153.7 |
| SLT 4x2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 144.2 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,092 lbs | 3,380 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 144.2 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 6.6 ft. box 153.7 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,533 lbs | 2,940 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 153.7 |
| SLT 4x4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 144.2 in. WB | 13,000 lbs | 6,382 lbs | 3,090 lbs | 360 | 380 | 4.10 | 144.2 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.