The chart below gives you an idea of the maximum amount of weight you can confidently and safely trailer with different GMC model lines when your vehicle is properly equipped. When determining the total weight of trailer and cargo, include the weight of any additional passengers and optional equipment (driver weight and base equipment are already included).

GMC vehicles offer a wide variety of engines to suit your trailering and towing needs. Check out the chart below—organized by vehicle and engine option—for horsepower and torque specs.

The chart below indicates which GMC vehicles are engineered for dinghy towing.

Maximum trailer weight is outlined by vehicle and hitch type in the charts below. Keep in mind that the additional weight of optional equipment, passengers, and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow.






1. When properly equipped. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any options necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver.
2. Trailering weights are calculated assuming properly equipped vehicle, plus driver and one passenger. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See dealer for details.
3. EPA-estimated 15 city/21 hwy MPG with the 5.3L V8 engine. Based on 2012 GM Large Pickup segment.
4. EPA-estimated city/hwy MPG: Sierra 1500 with Vortec 4.3L V6, 15/20; Sierra XFE with Vortec 5.3L V8, 15/22; Yukon with Vortec 5.3L V8, 15/21; Yukon Hybrid with Vortec 6.0L V8, 20/23; Yukon XL with Vortec 5.3L V8, 15/21.
5. V6 equipped models only.
6. EPA-estimated 15 city/21 hwy MPG. Based on 2011 GM Large SUV segment.
7. EPA-estimated mpg: Canyon Crew Cab 2WD with 2.9L I-4 engine, 18 city/25 hwy.; Savana 1500 2WD with 5.3L V-8 engine, 13 city/17 hwy.; Sierra 1500 XFE with 5.3L V-8 engine, 15 city/22 hwy.; Yukon with 5.3L V-8 engine, 15 city/21 hwy.
8. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.