What Can I Tow With My GMC Sierra 1500? (Capacity for Trailers, Boats, RV’s, and more)

In this GMC Sierra 1500 towing guide we look at all the common items you might want to pull behind your vehicle. Before you buy, see if you can safely haul your trailer, boat, RV and more.

Table of Contents

How Much Weight Can My GMC Sierra 1500 Tow?
Can I Tow a Boat With the GMC Sierra 1500?
Can I Tow a Camper With the GMC Sierra 1500?
Can I Tow an RV / Motorhome With the GMC Sierra 1500?
Can I Tow a Motorcycle / Scooter With the GMC Sierra 1500?
Can I Tow a Canoe / Kayak With the GMC Sierra 1500?
Can I Tow a Jetski With the GMC Sierra 1500?
Can I Tow a UHAUL Trailer With the GMC Sierra 1500?
Can I Tow a Car With the GMC Sierra 1500?
Can I Tow an ATV With the GMC Sierra 1500?
Can I Tow a Snowmobile With the GMC Sierra 1500?
Can I Tow Construction Equipment With the GMC Sierra 1500?
Can I Tow a Horse Trailer With the GMC Sierra 1500?
Can I Tow a Golf Cart With the GMC Sierra 1500?
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Frequently Asked Questions

Your vehicle’s towing capacity changes based on your configuration or trim level, the weight of what you're already carrying, and how you distribute the load.

The estimated weights of items in this guide are just that, estimates, so double-check your specifications and be careful not to exceed the towing capacity of your vehicle as specified by the manufacturer.

How Much Weight Can My GMC Sierra 1500 Tow?

The towing capacity of the GMC Sierra 1500 changes depending upon the configuration. Let’s look at the capacity for each trim level.


Max Towing Capacity

Can I Tow a Boat With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Type of Boat	Average Dry Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Fishing Boat	2,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Pontoon Boat	3,150 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Ski Boat	4,900 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cuddy Cabin	5,100 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cabin Cruiser	9,950 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sailboat	10,295 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Speed Boat	13,450 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 1,500 lbs

Can I Tow a Camper With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Type of Camper	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Truck Campers	1,500 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Teardrop Trailer	1,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Pop-up Campers	2,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Small Travel Trailers	2,800 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Large Travel Trailer	6,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Toy Haulers	7,600 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Fifth-Wheel Camper	12,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow an RV / Motorhome With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Type of RV / Motorhome	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Class B Motorhome	8,000 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Class C Motorhome	15,000 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow a Motorcycle / Scooter With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Towing Motorcycle / Scooter on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Motorcycle / Scooter	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Moped (example: Peugeot Kisbee, Honda Vision 50)	585 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Off-Road (example: Kawasaki KX250, Honda CRF450R)	703 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Dual Sport (example: Suzuki DR-Z400, Yamaha XT250)	800 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Scooter (example: Vespa, Piaggio)	820 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Adventure (example: Ducati Multistrada, BMW R 1250 GS)	1,000 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cruiser (example: Harley Davidson Low Rider, Yamaha V-Star)	1,080 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Touring (example: Honda Gold Wing, Harley-Davidson Road Glide)	1,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 500 lbs

Can I Tow a Canoe / Kayak With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Towing Canoe / Kayak on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Canoe / Kayak	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Carbon Fiber Canoe	233 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Kevlar Canoe	247 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sit Inside Kayak	248 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Solo Canoe	250 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sit on Top Kayak (single paddler)	258 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Two-Person Canoe	265 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Aluminum Canoe	268 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Fiberglass Canoe	270 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Pedaling Kayak	290 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sit on Top Kayak (tandem paddlers)	292 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 200 lbs

Can I Tow a Jetski With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Type of Jetski	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Performance	1,010 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Recreational	1,118 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sport	1,146 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Sit Down	1,248 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 400 lbs

Can I Tow a UHAUL Trailer With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Type of UHAUL Trailer	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Utility Trailer (4’ by 7’)	500 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Utility Trailer (5’ by 8’)	500 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Utility Trailer w/ Ramp (5’ by 9’)	750 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cargo Trailer (4’ x 8’)	850 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Utility Trailer (6’ by 12’)	858 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cargo Trailer (5’ by 8’)	900 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Utility Trailer w/ Ramp (6’ by 12’)	1,525 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Cargo Trailer (6’ by 12’)	1,640 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow a Car With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Type of Car	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Compact Car (example: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Subaru WRX)	3,050 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Midsize Car (example: Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata)	3,500 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Large Car (example: Nissan Maxima, Dodge Charger, Toyota Avalon)	3,630 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Compact Truck or SUV (example: Honda Ridgeline, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson	3,850 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Midsize Truck or SUV (example: Toyota Tacoma, Ford Explorer, Honda Passport)	4,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Large/Full-Size Truck or SUV (example: Ford F-150, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade)	5,500 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

Can I Tow an ATV With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Type of ATV	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Sport	1,467 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Utility	1,757 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Side by Side	2,828 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 1,050 lbs

Can I Tow a Snowmobile With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Towing Snowmobile on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Snowmobile	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Trail	948 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Performance	998 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Utility	1,048 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 448 lbs

Can I Tow Construction Equipment With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Towing Construction Equipment on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Construction Equipment	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Lawn Mower	970 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Chipper Shredder	1,250 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Dump Trailer	5,400 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Log Splitter	10,900 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 900 lbs

Can I Tow a Horse Trailer With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Towing a Horse Trailer on a Trailer - Weights

Type of Horse Trailer	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Slant Load Trailer	4,150 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Bumper Towed Horse Trailer	4,200 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Gooseneck Horse Trailer	4,350 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Straight Load Trailer	4,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Living Quarter Horse Trailer	9,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average horse weight of 1,500 lbs

Can I Tow a Golf Cart With the GMC Sierra 1500?

Type of Golf Cart	Average Weight + Trailer Weight	GMC Sierra 1500 Trims
Gas carts	1,300 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Electric carts	1,700 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity
Diesel carts	2,200 lbs	Exceeds max towing capacity

* Above weights include the average trailer weight of 700 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different trim levels for a GMC Sierra 1500?

The GMC Sierra 1500 Truck is available in 9 different trim level options: Pro, Elevation, SLE, Elevation Standard, SLT, Denali, AT4, AT4X, and Denali Ultimate.

What is the most basic GMC Sierra 1500 model?

The GMC Sierra 1500 Truck Type starts at 37300. The Pro is the base trim level option, while the Denali Ultimate is the highest, most expensive configuration.

What are similar models to the GMC Sierra 1500 Trim?

Some similar models include the Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and Nissan Titan.

What Can I Tow With My GMC Sierra 1500?

What Can I Tow with My GMC Sierra 1500?