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2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 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 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD tow?
In our dataset, 32 configurations list a maximum trailer rating of 14,000 lbs. Confirm the figure for your exact build.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 14,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 14,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 32 of 32
Highest-rated example: AT4 · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 14,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: SLT · 4x4 — 14,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT4 | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,760 lbs |
| AT4 | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,860 lbs |
| Base | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,580 lbs |
| Base | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,630 lbs |
| Base | Double Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,590 lbs |
| Base | Double Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,620 lbs |
| Base | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,860 lbs |
| Base | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,590 lbs |
| Base | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,690 lbs |
| Base | Double Cab | 4x4 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 3,580 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 14,000 lbs (median 14,000 lbs) across 14 configurations in this dataset.
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 14,000 lbs (median 14,000 lbs) across 18 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 14,000 lbs (16 configurations).
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Double Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 14,000 lbs (12 configurations).
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 14,000 lbs (4 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 14,000 lbs | 32 |
2020 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: 3,580 – 3,860 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 32
Highest-payload configurations
- AT4 · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 3,860 lbs
- Base · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,860 lbs
- Denali · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 3,860 lbs
- SLE · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 3,860 lbs
- SLT · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 3,860 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2020 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 | 14,000 lbs | 14 |
| 4x4 | 14,000 lbs | 18 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 14,000 lbs | 16 |
| Double Cab | 14,000 lbs | 12 |
| Regular Cab | 14,000 lbs | 4 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 14,000 lbs | 14 |
| 8 ft | 14,000 lbs | 18 |
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: 6.75 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 14,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT4 4x4 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,852 lbs | 3,760 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| AT4 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,950 lbs | 3,860 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Base 4x2 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,533 lbs | 3,580 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| Base 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,633 lbs | 3,630 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Base 4x2 Double Cab 6.75 ft. box 149.4 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,421 lbs | 3,590 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 149.4 |
| Base 4x2 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,542 lbs | 3,620 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| Base 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,105 lbs | 3,860 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 141.6 |
| Base 4x4 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,824 lbs | 3,590 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| Base 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,922 lbs | 3,690 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Base 4x4 Double Cab 6.75 ft. box 149.4 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,736 lbs | 3,580 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 149.4 |
| Base 4x4 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,829 lbs | 3,630 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| Base 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,418 lbs | 3,790 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 141.6 |
| Denali 4x4 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,852 lbs | 3,760 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| Denali 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,950 lbs | 3,860 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| SLE 4x2 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,533 lbs | 3,580 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| SLE 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,633 lbs | 3,630 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| SLE 4x2 Double Cab 6.75 ft. box 149.4 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,421 lbs | 3,590 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 149.4 |
| SLE 4x2 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,542 lbs | 3,620 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| SLE 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,105 lbs | 3,860 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 141.6 |
| SLE 4x4 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,824 lbs | 3,590 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| SLE 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,922 lbs | 3,690 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| SLE 4x4 Double Cab 6.75 ft. box 149.4 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,736 lbs | 3,580 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 149.4 |
| SLE 4x4 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,829 lbs | 3,630 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| SLE 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 141.6 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,418 lbs | 3,790 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 141.6 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,562 lbs | 3,750 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,662 lbs | 3,800 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| SLT 4x2 Double Cab 6.75 ft. box 149.4 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,450 lbs | 3,760 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 149.4 |
| SLT 4x2 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,570 lbs | 3,790 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 158.9 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,852 lbs | 3,760 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 158.9 |
| SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,950 lbs | 3,860 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| SLT 4x4 Double Cab 6.75 ft. box 149.4 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,765 lbs | 3,750 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 149.4 |
| SLT 4x4 Double Cab 8 ft. box 162.5 in. WB | 14,000 lbs | 6,858 lbs | 3,850 lbs | 401 | 464 | 3.73 | 162.5 |
* 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.