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2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Hot Springs AR
For Hot Springs, AR drivers, the 2027 Sierra 1500 reaches 13,500 lbs of towing with the 5.7L V8 in a properly equipped Elevation Double Cab 4WD.
Quick Answer
- The 13,500-lb rating requires the 5.7L V8, a standard bed and the Max Trailering and Trailer Technology packages.
- The 3.0L Duramax can tow up to 12,100 lbs when properly equipped.
- GMC lists up to 2,040 lbs of payload for the Double Cab 4WD with the standard bed.
- A loaded trailer puts tongue weight on the truck, using part of its payload.
2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity
GMC lists its highest conventional trailer rating on a 5.7L Elevation Double Cab 4WD with the standard bed. That rating also requires the spray-on bedliner and 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. The cab, bed, drivetrain and factory equipment determine the limit of an individual Sierra.
| Engine | Available maximum | Configuration or scope |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7L V8 | 13,500 lbs | Elevation Double Cab 4WD, standard bed, Max Trailering and Trailer Technology packages, spray-on bedliner, 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires |
| 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel | 12,100 lbs | Properly equipped. GMC lists the diesel in Crew Cab builds. The truck-specific label gives the individual limit. |
| 2.7L TurboMax | Truck-specific rating | Standard on Pro and Elevation. The engine makes 350 hp and 455 lb-ft. |
| 6.6L V8 | Truck-specific rating | Standard on Denali Ultimate. The engine makes 481 hp and 501 lb-ft. |
The 6.6L V8 makes the most horsepower, and the 5.7L Elevation Double Cab 4WD has the highest GMC towing rating. GMC provides the combination weight rating and conventional trailer limit on the trailering label where equipped. Passengers, accessories and bed cargo affect the weight available for a trailer.
Payload by Cab, Bed and Drive Type
| Cab and drivetrain | Bed | Maximum available payload |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab RWD | Standard | 2,320 lbs |
| Regular Cab RWD | Long | 2,230 lbs |
| Double Cab 4WD | Standard | 2,040 lbs |
| Crew Cab | Short | 2,020 lbs |
| Crew Cab 4WD | Standard | 1,950 lbs |
The door-jamb Tire and Loading Information label specifies the combined load of occupants and cargo for that truck. Hitch hardware and trailer tongue weight count toward that load. GMC lists 2,320 lbs of maximum payload for a properly equipped standard-bed Regular Cab RWD. A short-bed Crew Cab can carry up to 2,020 lbs when properly equipped.
Trailering Package and Max Trailering Package
GMC includes its Trailering Package on Pro, and offers Max Trailering on eligible Elevation builds. The published 13,500-lb build also requires the separate Trailer Technology Package. A conventional hitch pulls through the receiver at the rear of the truck.
Trailering Cameras, Brake Controller and Super Cruise
Hitch View, where equipped, uses a camera view to help line up a receiver ball and coupler. The integrated trailer brake controller operates compatible trailer brakes and lets the driver adjust the gain. An available trailering app stores profiles for individual trailers.
Super Cruise with trailering capability can assist on compatible roads in equipped trucks. The driver stays responsible for the truck and trailer. The optional system on Elevation applies to eligible Crew Cabs, while the 13,500-lb maximum is rated on a Double Cab.
What Can a 2027 Sierra 1500 Actually Tow?
A fishing boat on a run to Blakely Mountain Dam, a pontoon trailer headed to Lake Ouachita or a utility trailer each adds a different loaded weight. The boat, trailer, fuel and equipment all count in the total trailer weight. A conventional 5,000-lb loaded trailer at 10% tongue weight would put 500 lbs on the truck before passengers and bed cargo. Some boat trailers call for a different tongue-weight range.
Allen Tillery Buick GMC serves Arkadelphia, Hope, Bryant, Nashville and Texarkana from Hot Springs, AR. Call (501) 881-4160 for an equipped truck in Sierra 1500 inventory or schedule service for trailer-season maintenance.
2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Towing FAQ
Which 2027 Sierra 1500 can tow 13,500 lbs?
The 5.7L V8 Elevation Double Cab 4WD with the standard bed reaches that rating when equipped with Max Trailering, Trailer Technology, the spray-on bedliner and 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. That figure is the maximum conventional rating for that specific combination.
How much can the 2027 Sierra 1500 diesel tow?
GMC lists up to 12,100 lbs of maximum available towing for the properly equipped 3.0L Duramax. The diesel produces 495 lb-ft at 2,750 rpm. Equipment and the weight carried in the truck affect the actual trailer allowance of an individual vehicle.
Does the tongue weight of a boat trailer count as payload?
Yes. The downward load on the hitch is part of what the truck carries. The weight of passengers and cargo in the bed draws from that same payload allowance. The GM towing supplement gives a general conventional trailer range and notes that boat trailers can differ.
Can Super Cruise work while towing?
On a compatible highway, an equipped Sierra can use Super Cruise to help with steering while a trailer is connected. The system is standard on AT4, AT4X, Denali and Denali Ultimate with an included three-year OnStar One plan. The driver must stay attentive, and the available features can vary while a trailer is attached.
What can change the weight a specific Sierra can carry?
Cab and bed length, the engine, four-wheel drive, options and added equipment can change available payload. Occupants and a loaded hitch also use that capacity. GMC lists up to 1,950 lbs for a properly equipped standard-bed Crew Cab 4WD, with the individual door label governing the truck.
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