When you have serious work to do, you need a truck that’s both dependable and powerful. The all-new 2024 GMC Sierra 1500, available at your GMC dealer, is a workhorse of a truck, and it looks good while doing it. There’s a lot to be said about this truck, but let’s take a look at just how much towing power it has.
Visit Your Montana GMC Dealer to See the Power of the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
Trims and Engines
Before talking about towing, we first have to explore trim options and engines, as your towing strength will depend on which vehicle you choose. The Sierra 1500 comes in eight trims:
- Pro
- SLE
- Elevation
- SLT
- AT4
- Denali
- AT4X
- Denali ultimate
The three available engines are: a 5.3L V8 gas engine, with 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque; a 6.2L V8 gas engine, with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque; and a 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, with 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque. Now which helps the most with towing?
Towing
The low end of towing still packs quite a punch, and would be found with a crew cab standard bed equipped with the 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine. That will haul 8,700 pounds. But for those looking for max power, you’ll want a double cab standard bed with the same 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine. That will haul 13,300 pounds, which is the average size of an African elephant.
Interested drivers should note that the Sierra 1500 must be equipped with 20-inch wheels and the Max Trailering Package in order to meet top towing weight. Let’s take a look at a few other available upgrades.
Upgrades
The AT4, Denali, AT4X and Denali Ultimate come standard with the Prograde Trailering System. This includes an in-vehicle trailering app and the myGMC mobile app that allows drivers to check lights and maintenance, create a pre-departure checklist, and calculate the trailer load weight.
Other upgrades to enhance your tailgate and cab include the available multi-pro tailgate and CarbonPro composite bed. Standard on the AT4, Denali, AT4X and Denali Ultimate is front and rear parking assistance.
Sometimes you don’t need to be able to haul the equivalent of an African elephant. But when you’re out on the road, you need to be able to trust that your vehicle can handle even the biggest jobs. Ready to see it in action? Visit us at GMC of Billings in Billings, MT.
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