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2023 GMC Sierra 1500
The highest conventional-hitch rating for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 is 13,200 lb, the top of 35 rows transcribed from GMC’s 2023 GMC Sierra Models Features, Specs and Options. That row is printed for the 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6, Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Max Trailering Package. Most configurations are rated lower: 34 of the 35 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2023 are below 13,200 lb. Other cited maximums for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 are 9,700 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch and 9,700 lb on a gooseneck hitch. Across 99 manufacturer chart rows for 2023, ratings run conventional 8,700 lb to 13,200 lb; fifth-wheel 6,400 lb to 9,700 lb; gooseneck 6,400 lb to 9,700 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
The build table for 2023 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 13,200 lb | 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6, Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Max Trailering Package. | OEM published maximum |
| Fifth-wheel | 9,700 lb | 5.3L V8, Regular Cab, Long bed, 2WD, 3.23 axle. | OEM published maximum |
| Gooseneck | 9,700 lb | 5.3L V8, Regular Cab, Long bed, 2WD, 3.23 axle. | OEM published maximum |
Highest rows among 99 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below.
Source: GMC, 2023 GMC Sierra Models Features, Specs and Options, Trailering specifications table, page 11. trailering specification table.
Spec sheet
8 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index
Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.
Towing
- Conventional maximum
- 13,200 lb. 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6, Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Max Trailering Package.GMC source
- Gooseneck maximum
- 9,700 lb. 5.3L V8, Regular Cab, Long bed, 2WD, 3.23 axle.GMC source
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- 9,700 lb. 5.3L V8, Regular Cab, Long bed, 2WD, 3.23 axle.GMC source
- Tongue or pin load
- 1,320 lb tongue at the 13,200 lb conventional maximum. 1,455 lb pin at the 9,700 lb fifth-wheel maximum. 1,455 lb pin at the 9,700 lb gooseneck maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
- Weight distribution
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Trailer frontal area
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Weights
- Payload
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GCWR
- 14,000–19,100 lb across 99 chart rows that print a GCWR (each row's GCWR is in the chart table and explorer)GMC source
- GVWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Front GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Rear GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Curb weight
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Body
- Wheelbase
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed length
- Standard, Short, LongGMC source
- Bed width and depth
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Transmission
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fuel type and tank
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Drivetrain
- 2WD, 4WDGMC source
- Axle ratio
- 3.73, 3.42, 3.23GMC source
- Tow package
- Max Trailering PackageGMC source
Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase
The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 13,200 lb conventional maximum is 1,320 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 9,700 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 1,455 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
- An illustrative 15 percent of the 9,700 lb gooseneck maximum is 1,455 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. Wheelbase is not transcribed for this year. See the spec sheet for the sourced GCWR and its configuration.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2022
- Conventional: 13,200 lb in 2022, 13,200 lb in 2023 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Fifth-wheel: 9,700 lb in 2022, 9,700 lb in 2023 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
- Gooseneck: 9,700 lb in 2022, 9,700 lb in 2023 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
Generation
T1XX
2023 is year 5 of this generation (2019–2026). Current Sierra 1500. Chevrolet charts for the twin Silverado are not stored as Sierra numbers.
2023 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 99 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.
| Engine | Conventional | Fifth-wheel | Gooseneck | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 | 8,700–13,200 lb | 7,300–8,700 lb | 7,300–8,700 lb | 26 |
| 6.2L V8 | 8,900–13,000 lb | 6,400–8,000 lb | 6,400–8,000 lb | 10 |
| 5.3L V8 | 9,000–11,200 lb | 7,400–9,700 lb | 7,400–9,700 lb | 36 |
| 2.7L TURBO HIGH-OUTPUT | 8,800–9,500 lb | 8,600–9,400 lb | 8,600–9,400 lb | 27 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,200 lb Conventional | 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 | Double Cab, Standard | 2WD | 3.73 · Max Trailering Packagenote 1 | 19,000 lb | Page 11, Trailering specifications table, row 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 / Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard |
| 13,100 lb Conventional | 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 | Crew Cab, Short | 2WD | 3.73 · Max Trailering Packagenote 1 | 19,000 lb | Page 11, Trailering specifications table, row 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 / Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short |
| 13,000 lb Conventional | 6.2L V8 | Crew Cab, Short | 4WD | 3.42 · Max Trailering Packagenote 2 | 19,100 lb | Page 11, Trailering specifications table, row 6.2L V8 / Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short |
| 13,000 lb Conventional | 6.2L V8 | Crew Cab, Standard | 4WD | 3.42 · Max Trailering Packagenote 2 | 19,100 lb | Page 11, Trailering specifications table, row 6.2L V8 / Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard |
| 13,000 lb Conventional | 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 | Crew Cab, Short | 4WD | 3.73 · Max Trailering Packagenote 2 | 19,000 lb | Page 11, Trailering specifications table, row 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 / Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short |
| 13,000 lb Conventional | 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 | Double Cab, Standard | 4WD | 3.73 · Max Trailering Packagenote 2 | 19,000 lb | Page 11, Trailering specifications table, row 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 / Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard |
| 12,900 lb Conventional | 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 | Crew Cab, Standard | 4WD | 3.73 · Max Trailering Packagenote 2 | 19,000 lb | Page 11, Trailering specifications table, row 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6 / Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard |
| 11,200 lb Conventional | 5.3L V8 | Double Cab, Standard | 2WD | 3.42 · Max Trailering Packagenote 1 | 16,800 lb | Page 11, Trailering specifications table, row 5.3L V8 / Double 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard |
| 11,100 lb Conventional | 5.3L V8 | Crew Cab, Short | 2WD | 3.42 · Max Trailering Packagenote 1 | 16,800 lb | Page 11, Trailering specifications table, row 5.3L V8 / Crew 2WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short |
| 11,000 lb Conventional | 5.3L V8 | Double Cab, Standard | 4WD | 3.42 · Max Trailering Packagenote 2 | 16,800 lb | Page 11, Trailering specifications table, row 5.3L V8 / Double 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard |
| 10,900 lb Conventional | 5.3L V8 | Crew Cab, Short | 4WD | 3.42 · Max Trailering Packagenote 2 | 16,800 lb | Page 11, Trailering specifications table, row 5.3L V8 / Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Short |
| 10,800 lb Conventional | 5.3L V8 | Crew Cab, Standard | 4WD | 3.42 · Max Trailering Packagenote 2 | 16,800 lb | Page 11, Trailering specifications table, row 5.3L V8 / Crew 4WD (w/Max Trailering Package) Standard |
- GVWR 7,100 lbs as printed. Some cells in this brochure table carry footnotes with trim-specific exceptions (e.g., AT4/Denali/ZR2-type ratings); see source page.
- GVWR 7,300 lbs as printed. Some cells in this brochure table carry footnotes with trim-specific exceptions (e.g., AT4/Denali/ZR2-type ratings); see source page.
Chart source: GMC, 2023 GMC Sierra Models Features, Specs and Options. The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
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What changes the number
- Engine and transmission
- Cab, bed, and wheelbase
- Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
- Axle ratio and tow package
- Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
- People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty
Questions
- How much can a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 tow?
- The highest conventional-hitch rating for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 is 13,200 lb, the top of 35 rows transcribed from GMC’s 2023 GMC Sierra Models Features, Specs and Options. That row is printed for the 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6, Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Max Trailering Package. Most configurations are rated lower: 34 of the 35 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2023 are below 13,200 lb. Other cited maximums for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 are 9,700 lb on a fifth-wheel hitch and 9,700 lb on a gooseneck hitch.
- Did Sierra 1500 towing change for 2023?
- Compare the cited 2023 figures on this page with the 2022 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 13,200 lb conventional maximum is printed for the 3.0L DURAMAX TURBO DIESEL I6, Double Cab, Standard bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle, Max Trailering Package.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2023 Sierra 1500?
- At the cited 13,200 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 1,320 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. At the cited 9,700 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 1,455 lb of pin weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. At the cited 9,700 lb gooseneck maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 1,455 lb of pin weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.
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