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Guide to 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing and Payload Capacities

How Much Can the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Tow?

Are you looking for a pickup truck that works hard and plays harder? The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 may be the perfect combination of power, performance and luxury – and may prove to be the perfect fit at Broadway by Bergstrom Automotive. A hard-working half-ton pickup truck infused with automotive luxury at every turn, many potential buyers want to know – how much can the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 tow? We are here to help answer your questions with a guide to GMC Sierra 1500 towing and payload capacities.



What Is the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity?

The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 features an arsenal of power-packed engine options that will each deliver impressive towing numbers when you get behind the wheel. Base GMC Sierra 1500 models are powered by a 310-horsepower 2.7-liter TurboMax four-cylinder engine that is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Want an upgrade in power? The GMC Sierra 1500 is available with a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V-8, a 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V-8 and a 305-horsepower 3.0-liter Duramax® Turbo-Diesel that produces 495 pound-feet of torque – each paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Here is a breakdown of how much each GMC Sierra 1500 powertrain can tow when properly equipped.

EngineMax Towing Capacity
2.7-Liter TurboMax – 2WD9,500 Pounds
2.7-Liter TurboMax – 4WD9,200 Pounds
5.3-Liter V-8 – 2WD11,200 Pounds
5.3-Liter V-8 – 4WD11,000 Pounds
6.2-Liter V-8 – 4WD13,000 Pounds
3.0-Liter Duramax® – 2WD13,200 Pounds
3.0-Liter Duramax® – 4WD13,000 Pounds
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax Diesel Engine on White Background
2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Composite Bed

What Is the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Payload Capacity?

Do you haul cargo in the bed of your truck more than you tow? You may want to know the maximum payload capacity of the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500. The GMC Sierra 1500 employs a composite bed available in three lengths – 8-feet, 6.5-feet and 5.8-feet – that will each handle an impressive amount of cargo. When equipped with the 5.8-foot short bed, the GMC Sierra 1500 boasts a best-in-class cargo bed volume of 63.9 cubic feet. The payload capacity will vary based on the cab style, bed length and engine option.

Here is a better look at the maximum payload for the GMC Sierra 1500 with each powertrain option.

EngineMax Payload Capacity
2.7-Liter TurboMax – 2WD2,240 Pounds
2.7-Liter TurboMax – 4WD2,120 Pounds
5.3-Liter V-8 – 2WD2,240 Pounds
5.3-Liter V-8 – 4WD2,110 Pounds
6.2-Liter V-8 – 4WD1,820 Pounds
3.0-Liter Duramax® – 2WD1,890 Pounds
3.0-Liter Duramax® – 4WD1,880 Pounds

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Are you looking for a pickup truck that can tow your trailer and still provide all of your favorite luxury features? The GMC Sierra 1500 may be the right fit and you may be asking – how much can the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 tow? We have the answers right here with this quick towing and payload guide created by Broadway by Bergstrom Automotive. Apply for credit approval today and get behind the wheel of a brand-new GMC Sierra 1500 in Green Bay, WI!