When properly equipped, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 can tow up to 13,300 pounds, allowing you to haul precious cargo and heavy equipment around town. Whether you need a truck for challenging jobs in Edmond or weekend fun near Arcadia, you will find this premium model has the muscle for all of your towing. Learn more about the hauling power of the light-duty Sierra below with Bob Howard Buick GMC.
With 4 powertrain options available for the 2026 lineup, the new GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity varies depending on the exact configuration, including the engine option. Discover the towing limit for each powertrain as well as other crucial details, like which trim level the engine is available on, here:
Along with one of the capable powertrains, the performance features of the 2026 Sierra 1500 will help you safely and confidently tow recreational vehicles, trailers, and more in Midwest City. Take a look at some of these features below:
Get in the driver’s seat of the Sierra 1500 today when you visit Bob Howard Buick GMC. Our team will be available to answer any questions and make sure you take home the configuration that’s powerful enough for your towing needs. Contact us to schedule an appointment, and in the meantime, learn how this GMC truck compares to other rivals, like the Chevy Silverado 1500.
Disclaimers:
*Requires a Double Cab 2WD standard bed or Crew Cab 2WD short bed model with available 5.3L V8 gas engine, Max Trailering Package. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
**Requires a Double Cab 2WD standard bed model with available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels and tires. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
***Requires a Crew Cab 4WD short bed model with available 6.2L V8 gas engine, Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels and tires. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
****9,400-pound max rating requires a properly equipped Regular Cab 2WD long bed model with a TurboMax engine. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
The GMC Sierra 1500 can tow up to 13,200 pounds when properly equipped. However, depending on the trim level and engine you select, the towing power may vary. For example, the maximum towing capacity is possible with the Duramax® 3.0L Turbo Diesel engine and select trim levels. When the AT4 or AT4X is equipped with this engine, the truck can only tow up to 8,800 pounds.
Browse the maximum 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacities by engine option here:
Now that you know your choice of trim and engine is key in determining the towing power, you may be curious about what engine options each trim has. Below, we’ve listed the engine’s availability along with more of their key performance specs.
5.3L Gas Engine
Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine
6.2L V8 Engine
TurboMax™ Engine
Sheer power isn’t everything. With the Sierra 1500, you can haul a hefty amount safely and confidently around Arcadia and Midwest City since it’s availble with tow-assisting features. While other competitors also offer similar features, this GMC light-duty truck takes the competition up a notch by offering the most trailering-assistance technologies in its class! Check out some of the features here:
This package is needed to reach the 13,000-pound towing capacity. It equips your Sierra with a 9.76-inch rear axle and 3.42 axle ratio, revised shock tuning, heavier-duty rear springs, an enhanced cooling radiator, and a 220-amp alternator.
When using Hitch View, the Electronic Parking Brake automatically sets when you put your truck in Park to avoid rolling.
This package adds on two side-view mirror cameras to make changing lanes and reversing easier when you have a trailer in tow. It can also be paired with a trailer-mounted camera for greater visibility.
This system adjusts the transmission shift points, StabiliTrak, and throttle mapping, depending on which drive mode you’re in.
Control buttons situated on the center console give drivers the ability to manipulate and monitor the trailer brakes.
With the available ProGrade Trailering System, you’ll be connected throughout your towing job thanks to these features:
