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TRAILERING AND TOWING

TRAILERING AND TOWING

Trailering Guide for 2020 GMC Vehicles.

MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATING† (KG/LB.)

This chart gives you an idea of the maximum amount of weight you can confidently 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).

  1. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.
  2. For comparison purposes only. See the Owner’s Manual and the label on the vehicle door jamb for the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.
2020 GMC Canyon

CANYON

2.5L I-4 Engine

UP TO (KG/LB.)

1588/3500†

3.6L V6 Engine

with available Trailering Package

UP TO (KG/LB.)

3175/7000†

Available 2.8L Duramax® Diesel I-4 Engine

with available Trailering Package

UP TO (KG/LB.)

3493/7700†

BUILD & PRICE
2020 GMC Terrain

TERRAIN

2.0L I-4 Engine

with available Trailering Equipment

UP TO (KG/LB.)

1588/3500†

BUILD & PRICE
2020 GMC Acadia

ACADIA

3.6L V6 Engine

with available Trailering Package

UP TO (KG/LB.)

1814/4000†

BUILD & PRICE
2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali in Onyx Black colour.

YUKON XL DENALI

6.2L V8 Engine

UP TO (KG/LB.)

3538/7900†

BUILD & PRICE
2020 GMC Yukon Denali in Onyx Black colour.

YUKON DENALI

6.2L V8 Engine

UP TO (KG/LB.)

3674/8100†

BUILD & PRICE
2020 GMC Yukon XL

YUKON XL 

5.3L V8 Engine

With available HD Trailering Package

UP TO (KG/LB.)

3765/8300†

BUILD & PRICE
2020 GMC Yukon

YUKON

5.3L V8 Engine

with available HD Trailering Package

UP TO (KG/LB.)

3856/8500†

BUILD & PRICE
2020 Savana Cargo 2500 in Summit White colour.

SAVANA 2500/3500 CARGO

DURAMAX® 2.8L
I-4 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE

UP TO (KG/LB.)

3175/7000†

4.3L V6 ENGINE

UP TO (KG/LB.)

3357/7400†

VORTEC 6.0L V8 ENGINE

UP TO (KG/LB.)

4536/10,000†

BUILD & PRICE
2020 Sierra 1500

SIERRA 1500

4.3L EcoTec3 V6

UP TO (KG/LB.)

3583/7900†

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

UP TO (KG/LB.)

4536/10,000†

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

with Max Trailering Package

UP TO (KG/LB.)

5126/11,300†

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

UP TO (KG/LB.)

4218/9300†

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

with Max Trailering Package

UP TO (KG/LB.)

5489/12,100†

BUILD & PRICE
2020 Sierra 2500

SIERRA 2500HD

6.0L Gas V8

Conventional

UP TO (KG/LB.)

6577/14,500†

6.0L Gas V8 Fifth Wheel

or Gooseneck

UP TO (KG/LB.)

7879/17,370†

6.6L Diesel V8

Conventional

UP TO (KG/LB.)

8392/18,500†

6.6L Diesel V8 Fifth Wheel

Wheel or Gooseneck

UP TO (KG/LB.)

8396/18,510†

BUILD & PRICE
2020 Sierra 3500 in Deep Mahogany Metallic colour.

SIERRA 3500HD

6.0L Gas V8

Conventional

UP TO (KG/LB.)

7620/16,800†

6.0L Gas V8 Fifth Wheel

or Gooseneck

UP TO (KG/LB.)

7802/17,200†

6.6L Diesel V8

Conventional

UP TO (KG/LB.)

9072/20,000†

6.6L Diesel V8 Fifth Wheel

UP TO (KG/LB.)

14,515/32,000†

6.6L Diesel V8 Fifth Wheel

and Gooseneck hitch

UP TO (KG/LB.)

16,102/35,500†

BUILD & PRICE

DETAILS ON TRAILERING

Whether its payload, torque, or transmission, finding the best pickup truck for you starts with knowing what you’re looking for. Learn more about trucks and trailering below.

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING (GCWR)

Gross Combination Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight, as determined by the manufacturer, for the truck, the trailer, all equipment, total payload, fuel, fluids and occupants. This is the total loaded road-ready rig.

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, as determined by the manufacturer, including all of its contents, fuel, optional equipment and occupants. Tongue Weight or Kingpin Weight is also included when trailering.

GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

Gross Trailer Weight is the weight of a loaded trailer.

CURB WEIGHT

Curb Weight is the weight of an empty vehicle, without payload or driver, with standard equipment, full tank of fuel, coolant, and oil. It is also known as the vehicle weight.

AXLE RATIO

Axle Ratio is the relationship between driveshaft revolutions per minute and the drive axle's revolutions per minute. Rear axle ratios are used so that a truck can be closely tailored to match load hauling and performance demands. Numerically higher ratios (such as 4.10) increase engine rpm relative to the road speed, resulting in greater load hauling power but less road speed and a reduction in fuel efficiency. Numerically lower ratios (such as 3.23) operate just the opposite, resulting in lower engine rpm relative to road speed, less hauling capability but improved fuel efficiency.

TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT/KINGPIN WEIGHT

The Trailer Tongue or Kingpin Weight is the amount of weight put on the hitch ball or fifth-wheel hitch, respectively.

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  • Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual.  The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Canyon’s 7000-lb. rating requires 2WD Crew Cab model with available 3.6L V6 Engine and trailering package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Canyon’s 3493 kg (7700 lb.) rating requires the SLE Crew Cab 4x2 short bed model with available 2.8L Duramax Diesel engine, Driver Alert Package, SLE Convenience Package, automatic locking rear differential and Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Terrain’s 3500-lb. rating requires an available 2.0L I-4 Engine with trailering equipement. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Acadia’s 4000-lb. rating requires an available 3.6L V6 Engine with trailering package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Yukon XL Denali 7900-lb. rating requires a 6.2L V8 Engine. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Yukon Denali 8100-lb. rating requires a 6.2L V8 Engine. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Yukon XL 8300-lb. rating requires a 5.3L V8 Engine with available HD Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Yukon 8500-lb. rating requires a 5.3L V8 Engine with available HD Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

     

  • Savana Cargo’s 7000-lb. rating requires 2500 Regular Wheelbase, available trailering equipment package and 2.8L engine. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Savana Cargo’s 7400-lb. rating requires 2500 or 3500 Regular Wheelbase, available trailering equipment package and 4.3L V6 engine. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Savana Cargo’s 10,000-lb rating requires available trailering equipment package and 6.0L V8 engine. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires 2WD Regular Cab with 4.3L V6 engine and available Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires 2WD Regular Cab with available 5.3L V8 engine and Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires a 2WD Crew Cab or 4WD Double Cab with available 5.3L V8 and Max Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires 4WD Double Cab with available 6.2L V8 and Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires 4WD Double Cab with available 6.2L V8 and Max Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires properly equipped 2500HD Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD model with 6.0L Gas engine and fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires properly equipped 2500HD Crew Cab model with available 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires properly equipped 2500HD Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD model with available 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel and fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires properly equipped 3500HD Crew Cab Long Box SRW 2WD model. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires properly equipped 3500HD Crew Cab Standard Box SRW 2WD model. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires properly equipped 3500HD Crew Cab model with available 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires properly equipped 3500HD Regular Cab DRW Long Box 2WD model with available 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine and fifth wheel hitch. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires properly equipped 3500HD Regular Cab DRW Long Box 2WD model with available 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine and gooseneck hitch. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price does not include freight, air conditioning charge or tire fee (if applicable). License, insurance, registration, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA, administration fees, duties and taxes extra. U.S. model shown. Image may not show the configurable options selected or available on the vehicle. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See dealer for details.

  • Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, includes freight, $100 air conditioning tax and dealer fees. License, insurance, registration, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA, administration fees, duties and taxes extra. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Image may not show the configurable options selected or available on the vehicle U.S. model shown. See dealer for details.

  • Requires 2WD Canyon Elevation Crew Cab short bed model with available Duramax 2.8L I4 Diesel engine, Driver Alert Package and Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires 4WD SLT Crew Cab Standard Bed with available 6.2L V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires Sierra 3500 HD Regular Cab Long Bed 2WD DRW with available Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Max Trailering Package and gooseneck hitch. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires available Duramax® 2.8L I4 Diesel engine (late availability). Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires Crew Cab short box with 5.3L V8 engine. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Requires properly equipped Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab Long Box 4WD DRW with available Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine and fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Savana’s 4536 kg (10,000 lb.) rating requires the available 6.6L V8 engine and trailering package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • Savana’s 4354 kg (9,600lb.) rating requires a Regular Wheelbase model, available 6.0L V8 engine and trailering package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

  • When properly equipped, includes weight of vehicle and trailer combination, including the weight of driver, passengers, fuel, optional equipment and cargo in the vehicle and trailer.

  • Savana’s 4536 kg (10,000 lb.) rating requires the available 6.0L V8 engine and trailering package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.
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