How Much Can the GMC Sierra 1500 Tow?

With its standard turbo engine, the Sierra 1500 is able to tow up to 9,500 pounds. You can even increase its towing capacity by opting for one of the other available engines. The available turbo-diesel as well as 6.2L V8 engine both help the GMC Sierra 1500 tow up to 13,000 pounds. Plus, it offers various towing technologies that can help make your time trailering smoother, safer, and easier.
Providing More Utility
The bed of the Sierra 1500 is also ready for you to load in a variety of items. You can pack in supplies for your landscaping project or pack up gear you are taking with you for your family's summer vacation. With the available GMC MultiPro Tailgate, loading and unloading supplies becomes a simpler feat.
While this lets you open the tailgate down the push of a button on the key fob, it also lets you utilize the bed of your truck in various ways with its six distinct functions-one of them being the Full-Width Step that you can use to get in and out of the bed when unloading furniture.Â
GMC Configurations

There are various ways to go about building and designing your GMC Sierra, too. Whether you need certain capabilities or look for particular features, there is a Sierra 1500 to match your lifestyle. Here is just a look at what various choices you have:
Engine Options | 4 |
Cabin Configurations | 3 |
Bed Configurations | 3 |
Trim Levels | 8 |
If you are looking for true luxury, then you'll enjoy the Denali and Denali Ultimate trim levels. The latter features full-grain leather seating, authentic open-pore Paldao Wood, and 16-way power front seats with massage.
Enhanced Collision Prevention
Among the innovative features the GMC Sierra 1500 has, this truck comes equipped with various driver-assistive systems as well. Among them include:
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure
- Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Following Distance Indicator
- IntelliBeam® Auto High Beams
With their ability to alert you and take a proactive approach to safety, you can make sure you stay in your lane, brake for pedestrians ahead, and get to your destination safely.
Learn More About the GMC Sierra 1500
Check out our GMC Sierra 1500 reviews now to get an even more in-depth look at this pickup truck. See what the various trim levels offer and discover what other capabilities this truck provides. Then come see exactly what it will be like driving the Sierra 1500 around Syracuse, Oneida, and Liverpool, NY. Contact us at Bill Rapp GMC to schedule your test drive!Â