2026 GMC Sierra 1500: Towing Capacity
New GMC Sierra Towing Capacity at College Park Chevrolet Buick GMC
The GMC Sierra 1500 is a popular pickup truck for Albertans who want heavy duty towing for work equipment, trailers, and even snowmobiles. This powerful full-size GMC truck is built for tough jobs, and offers impressive towing specs ranging up to 13,300 lbs on its Duramax 3.0 L Turbo-Diesel engine. Performance tops out at a hearty 420 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque, ensuring you won’t be left wanting for speed or muscle even when the road gets bumpy. Keep reading to check out the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500's towing capacity and why it’s the premier pickup truck for life in the Edmonton region, and find yours in our lineup today at College Park Chevrolet Buick GMC in Vermilion, AB.
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Four Hardworking Powertrains
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500’s stats range from 305 horsepower on the Duramax 3.0 L Turbo-Diesel up to 420 horsepower on the 6.2 L EcoTec3 V8, easily pinning you to your seat on acceleration and capable of taking the off-road by storm. Additionally, torque runs from a reliable 383 pound-feet on the 2026 Sierra 1500’s gas engine to a muscular 495 pound-feet on the Duramax 3.0 L Turbo-Diesel, covering all your bases from occasional muscle for weekend getaways and yearly trips, all the way up to the daily grit required for shifting heavy loads on the jobsite with towing number topping out at 13,300 lbs.
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2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Specifications |
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| Engine | TurboMax | 6.2 L EcoTec3 V8 | Duramax 3.0 L Turbo-Diesel |
5.3 L Gas |
| Horsepower |
310 |
420 | 305 |
355 |
| Torque (lb.-ft) |
430 |
460 | 495 |
383 |
| Max Towing Capability (kg / lbs) |
4,309 / 9,500 |
5,942 / 13,100 | 6,032 / 13,300 |
5,080 / 11,200 |
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Model Availability |
Pro, SLE, Elevation | Denali Ultimate, SLT, AT4, AT4X, Denali | AT4, AT4X, SLE, Elevation, SLT, Denali, Denali Ultimate |
SLT, Denali, Pro, SLE, Elevation |
The Pickup Truck That Works Smarter
Trailering Technology
The GMC Sierra 1500 has many features that make towing easier and safer, such as its available Pro-Grade Trailering System and In-Vehicle Trailering App, which saves up to 5 custom trailer profiles detailing your trailer’s type and hitch, and includes a variety of tools to help you monitor and control your trailer on the go:
- Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Trailer Light Sequence with Automatic Lighting Test Sequence
- Maintenance Reminders
- Step-by-Step Pre-Departure Checklists
Up to 14 Available Camera Views
Keep a closer eye on nearby pedestrians, blind-spot traffic, and other hazards with up to 14 camera views available onboard, including trailer-conscious views to aid your every maneuver on the highway or downtown:
- Transparent Trailer View
- Hitch View
- Bed View with Zoom & Hitch Guidance
- Rear Side View with Trailer Biasing
- Rear Trailer View with Trailer Angle Indicator
- Inside Trailer View
- And More!
Shop the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 at College Park Chevrolet Buick GMC
The 2026 Sierra 1500 is available now alongside other quality pickup trucks at College Park Chevrolet Buick GMC in Vermillion, AB, so why not stop by our showroom and see for yourself? Our experts will help set you up with a test drive and introduce you to our range of genuine automotive accessories and financing options, and are on-hand to assist with a quick and easy vehicle valuation if you’re looking to trade up. Give us a call or stop by today to get started!