2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity

Do you need to tow around 10,000 pounds from job site to job site around Benton? How about heading to your favorite campsite for the weekend with your gear behind you? We recommend researching the 2025 GMC Sierra towing capacity to help you decide on which new vehicle you should purchase. You’ll love this pickup for weekly errands in Paducah and Murray. It’s perfect for hauling supplies for your next DIY project beyond Mayfield. 

Our guide to the GMC Sierra towing capacity for the 1500 model explains more. We will also discuss the engine specs alongside listing how much the GMC Sierra can tow to see if it meets your standards.

How Much Can the GMC Sierra Tow?

If you need to tow around 5 tons, you’re in good hands because the 2025 GMC Sierra towing capacity tops out at 13,200 pounds when you select the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine. The other engines in the lineup may change the towing figure, but it’s still an outstanding capability.

How Much Can the GMC Sierra Tow by Each Engine Type? 

All of the GMC Sierra towing capacity figures and engine specs offer plenty of options. No matter which one you choose, you’ll get impressive results. See the other towing figures for the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500:

TurboMax™ Engine

Available On: Pro, SLE, Elevation

• Horsepower: 310 hp
• Torque: 430 lb-ft
• Max Towing Capacity: 9,500 pounds
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Gas Engine

Available On: Pro, SLE, Elevation, SLT. Denali

• Horsepower: 355 hp
• Torque: 383 lb-ft
• Max Towing Capacity: 11,200 pounds
• Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission

Duramax® 3.0L Turbo Diesel

Available On: SLE, Elevation, SLT, Denali, AT4, AT4X, Denali Ultimate

• Horsepower: 305 hp
• Torque: 495 lb-ft
• Max Towing Capacity: 13,200 pounds
• Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Gas Engine

Available On: SLT, Denali, AT4, AT4X, Denali Ultimate

• Horsepower: 420 hp
• Torque: 460 lb-ft
• Max Towing Capacity: 13,000 pounds
• Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission

2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Features

Trailering packages can make a huge difference in your towing tasks, from short hauls to long-distance vacations. You’ll love these added towing features:

Trailering Package (Pro Trim)

• Trailer hitch
• Trailering hitch platform
• Includes a 2-inch receiver hitch, 4-pin and 7-pin connectors
• 7-wire electrical harness and 7-pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer’s lights and brakes to your vehicle
• Hitch Guidance 

Max Trailering Package

Available On: SLE, Elevation, SLT

• Trailering Package
• Increased towing and GCWR
• Automatic locking rear differential
• Handling/Trailering Suspension Package
• Enhanced cooling radiator
• Revised shock tuning
• Heavier duty rear springs and increased RGAWR
• 9.76-inch rear axle
• 3.42 axle ratio (gas engine), 3.73 axle ratio (diesel engine)
• Trailer brake controller

ProGrade Trailering System

Available On: SLT

• Hitch Guidance with Hitch View
• Trailer brake controller
• In-vehicle trailering app

Test-Drive a 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 for Sale in Benton 

We invite you to take a closer look at the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 on our lot at Country Chevrolet of Benton. Contact us or call (270) 906-9210 to schedule a test drive at your convenience. Until we meet, see if you could sweeten the deal with our Chevy specials. Don’t forget to apply for financing with our team if you’re still interested in this truck after your test drive.