The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 stands as the sixth model year of Big Red’s fifth-generation full-size pickup truck, and today, we’re going to take a closer look at 2024 Sierra 1500 towing capacities in the following GM Authority breakdown.
Before jumping right in, here’s a review of the powertrain options for the GMC Sierra 1500. There are four engine choices on offer, including the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B gasoline TurboMax engine, rated at 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline engine, rated at 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, rated at 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and the 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax engine, rated at 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque.
As for transmission options, the L3B is matched to the GM eight-speed automatic transmission, while the L84, the L87 and the LZ0 are managed by the GM 10-speed automatic transmission.
With that out of the way, here are the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacities:
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacities With Ball Hitch
| Model | Drivetrain | Turbo 2.7L I4 L3B | 5.3L V8 L84 | 6.2L V8 L87 | Turbo-Diesel 3.0L I6 LZ0 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Crew Cab Short Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,100 / 4,128 | 3.23 | 9,400 / 4,264 | 3.23 | 9,200 / 4,173 | ||
| Crew Cab Short Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | 3.42 | 11,100 / 5,035 | 3.73 | 13,100 / 5,9422 | ||||
| Crew Cab Short Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,900 / 4,037 | 3.23 | 9,200 / 4,173 | 3.23 | 8,900 / 4,0373 | 3.23 | 8,800 / 3,992 |
| Crew Cab Short Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | 3.42 | 10,900 / 4,944 | 3.42 | 13,100 / 5,9424 | 3.73 | 12,900 / 5,8515 | ||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,900 / 4,037 | 3.23 | 9,000 / 4,082 | 3.23 | 8,900 / 4,037 | 3.23 | 8,700 / 3,946 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | 3.42 | 10,800 / 4,899 | 3.42 | 13,000 / 5,8974 | 3.73 | 12,500 / 5,6704 | ||
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,100 / 4,128 | 3.23 | 9,500 / 4,309 | 3.23 | 9,300 / 4,218 | ||
| Double Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | 3.42 | 11,200 / 5,080 | 3.73 | 13,300 / 6,0336 | ||||
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,900 / 4,037 | 3.23 | 9,300 / 4,218 | 3.23 | 9,000 / 4,082 | ||
| Double Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | 3.42 | 11,000 / 4,990 | 3.73 | 13,100 / 5,9425 | ||||
| Regular Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,100 / 4,128 | ||||||
| Regular Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,800 / 3,992 | ||||||
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,500 / 4,309 | 3.23 | 9,800 / 4,445 | ||||
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,200 / 4,173 | 3.23 | 9,500 / 4,309 | ||||
2. Requires 20-inch wheels. When equipped with 17- or 18-inch wheels, rated at 11,900 pounds / 5,398 kilograms.
3. Sierra AT4 rated at 9,000 pounds / 4,082 kilograms. Sierra AT4X rated at 8,700 pounds / 3,946 kilograms.
4. Requires 20-inch wheels and 4WD. When equipped with 17- or 18-inch wheels, rated at 11,700 pounds / 5,307 kilograms.
5. Requires 20-inch wheels. When equipped with 17- or 18-inch wheels, rated at 11,800 pounds / 5,352 kilograms.
6. Requires 20-inch wheels. When equipped with 17- or 18-inch wheels, rated at 12,000 pounds / 5,443 kilograms.
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacities With 5th Wheel Or Gooseneck Hitch
| Model | Drivetrain | Turbo 2.7L I4 L3B | 5.3L V8 L84 | 6.2L V8 L87 | Turbo-Diesel 3.0L I6 LZ0 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | Axle Ratio | Max Trailer Weight (lbs / kg) | ||
| Crew Cab Short Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,100 / 4,128 | 3.23 | 8,100 / 3,674 | 3.23 | 7,500 / 3,402 | ||
| Crew Cab Short Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,000 / 4,082 | 3.73 | 7,800 / 3,538 | ||||
| Crew Cab Short Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,600 / 3,901 | 3.23 | 8,300 / 3,765 | 3.23 | 6,600 / 2,9942 | 3.23 | 6,200 / 2,812 |
| Crew Cab Short Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,800 / 3,992 | 3.42 | 8,200 / 3,720 | 3.73 | 8,100 / 3,674 | ||
| Crew Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,800 / 3,992 | 3.23 | 7,300 / 3,311 | 3.23 | 6,300 / 2,8583 | 3.23 | 5,900 / 2,6764 |
| Crew Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,200 / 3,720 | 3.42 | 7,800 / 3,538 | 3.73 | 6,900 / 3,130 | ||
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,000 / 4,082 | 3.23 | 8,400 / 3,810 | 3.23 | 7,900 / 3,583 | ||
| Double Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,600 / 4,355 | 3.73 | 8,900 / 4,037 | ||||
| Double Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,900 / 4,037 | 3.23 | 8,400 / 3,810 | 3.23 | 7,400 / 3,357 | ||
| Double Cab Standard Bed with NHT1 | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,600 / 4,355 | 3.73 | 8,900 / 4,037 | ||||
| Regular Cab Standard Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,000 / 4,082 | ||||||
| Regular Cab Standard Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 8,700 / 3,946 | ||||||
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 2WD | 3.42 | 9,400 / 4,264 | 3.23 | 9,700 / 4,400 | ||||
| Regular Cab Long Bed | 4WD | 3.42 | 9,100 / 4,128 | 3.23 | 9,100 / 4,128 | ||||
2. Sierra AT4 rated at 7,400 pounds / 3,357 kilograms. Sierra AT4X rated at 4,900 pounds / 2,223 kilograms.
3. Sierra AT4 rated at 7,000 pounds / 3,175 kilograms.
4. Sierra AT4 rated at 6,600 pounds / 2,994 kilograms.
Looking over the numbers, we find that tow ratings are quite similar to those of the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500, with small adjustments here and there. The maximum Big Red’s full-size pickup can pull with a ball hitch is 13,300 pounds when equipped with the 3.0L I6 LZ0 engine in Double Cab, Standard Bed configuration. Meanwhile, the maximum tow weight with a 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch is 9,700 pounds, achieved with the 5.3L V8 L84 in Regular Cab, Long Bed configuration.
It’s worth noting that the Max Trailering Package (RPO code NHT) is required to achieve both these ratings.
As a reminder, production of the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 kicked off in July 2023 at the GM Fort Wayne plant in Indiana and the GM Silao plant in Mexico. Under the skin, the Sierra rides on the GM T1 platform, which it shares with its corporate platform-mate, the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500.
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Comments
I find it to be odd that the max tow ratings are less for fifth wheel or gooseneck are lower than the ball hitch setup. On top of that, they don’t even offer the diesel in the regular cab configuration. So much for being able to order a truck the way you want it anymore!
Agree, I would order a regular cab long bed with the diesel tomorrow if available.
Pin weight. A gooseneck generally has more weight pushing down directly over the rear axle with little to no weight distribution. 1/2 tons have pansy axles.
A conventional tow can be higher because of weight distribution hitches to redistribute the tongue weight.
who would want to pull 13,300lbs on a rear ball. When the gooseneck pulls so much better. and you can even the weight out.
I want the turbo diesel with a goose neck hitch on a Denali 1500 that will tow about 10000 pounds with