GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity Fishers IN

GMC Sierra 1500

If you’re choosing a truck like the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 as your next vehicle, odds are you have some tough jobs to do here in the Fishers, Indianapolis, and Noblesville, IN, areas. Fortunately, with its high maximum towing capacity of 11,800 pounds when properly equipped, the GMC Sierra 1500 can handle them all.

To show you how much this truck can haul and how it manages to do so, the Andy Mohr Buick GMC team put together this handy guide. Keep reading to learn more!

GMC SIERRA 1500 TOWING CAPABILITIES

Across the entire 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 trim lineup, you’ll be amazed by the impeccable tow ratings you’ll receive. The towing capacity of the GMC Sierra 1500 depends on which engine you choose. There are a few options, but with the 6.2-liter V8 engine and the proper equipment, you’ll be able to haul up to 11,800 pounds with ease.

When you combine this towing capacity with the payload of the Sierra 1500, which hits its peak at 2,000 pounds, one thing becomes abundantly clear: This truck can move a whole lot of cargo.

GMC SIERRA 1500 ENGINE POWER

GMC Sierra 1500

Part of what allows the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 to haul so much is the amount of muscle it holds under the hood.

This truck comes with an available 6.2-liter V8 engine. Thanks to its optimization features, as well as its high-firing cylinders, this powertrain can generate as much as 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission comes standard for smooth and quick shifting. However, if you’d prefer, you can add the available 10-speed automatic transmission to kick drives into high gear.

Standard SIERRA 1500 TOWING FEATURES

If you want to make your next towing job even easier, you can add in one of these helpful features:

Trailering Package: This standard package makes hauling a trailer an easy task. It comes with a trailer hitch, a trailering hitch platform, a 2-inch receiver hitch, 4-pin, and 7-pin connectors, 7-wire electrical harness and 7-pin sealed connecter for connecting your trailer’s lights and brakes to your vehicle, automatic locking rear differential, and hitch guidance.
Rear Vision Camera: As it is sometimes difficult to see behind your vehicle with a trailer in the way, this standard feature should help substantially.
Hitch Guidance: This feature displays a guideline on the rearview camera when you’re in reverse to help line up your hitch to your trailer. When driving, hitch guidance allows you to check your trailer using the rear vision camera view.
Hitch Guidance with Hitch View: This feature adds a bit more to hitch guidance. When hitch view in in use, the system automatically applies the electric parking brake when shifting to park.
In-Vehicle Trailering App: Towing in the Sierra 1500 has never been more advanced thanks to the In-Vehicle Trailering App. Simply download the app to control and check the following features on your vehicle: trailer light sequencing, trailer maintenance reminders, trailer security alerts, trailer mileage, tow/haul reminder, and trailer electrical diagnostics.

Available Towing Features

To give you confidence while towing your heavy loads, the GMC Sierra 1500 also offers a wide selection of available towing features.

Hill Descent Control: Are you worried about how the extra weight from your haul will affect your descent? Then you might want to add available Hill Descent Control to curb momentum.
Integrated trailer brake controller: The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 naturally comes with a strong braking system. However, adding the available integrated trailer brake controller to this array will grant you even more stopping power.
Max Trailering Package: If you’re looking to tow the maximum towing capacity of 11,800 pounds, you’ll need a little extra assistance. The Max Trailering Package equips your truck with a 9.76-inch rear axle and a 3.42 axle ratio, revised shock tuning, heavy-duty rear springs, an enhanced cooling radiator, a trailer brake control, automatic locking rear differential, a 220-amp alternator, and more.
Trailer Tire Pressure and Temperature Sensors: Know how your trailer is performing from inside the vehicle with a set of 4 trailer tire pressure and temperature sensors. This system is capable of monitoring up to six wheels.

NEED EXTRA CARGO ROOM?

If your trailer isn’t enough to hold all your cargo, you’ll still have a spacious and functional truck bed to use.

When you have the 2021 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, you’ll have a bed with 62.9 cubic feet of space. Load up all your additional gear back there for safe and secure hauling. The standard EZ Lift & Lower Tailgate and CornerStep rear bumper will ensure that getting in and out of your truck bed is as easy as possible.

Learn more about the Sierra 1500’s dimensions.

2021 GMC SIERRA 1500: SERVICE & REPAIRS

The key to keeping your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 in tip-top towing shape is by keeping up with its routine maintenance and repairs. When you’re in need of service, our team of GMC and Buick trained technicians are here to assist you. We can tackle all kinds of services, big or small. Some of the most common services we perform include oil changes, brake repairs, tire rotations, battery replacements, and more.

If you’d rather take care of your GMC Sierra 1500 services at home, we can help get you the parts you need to get the job done. We offer an extensive inventory of genuine GMC parts and accessories to choose from.

To set up your next service with us, fill out our scheduling form. We’ll get you back on the roads and towing again in no time!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2021 GMC SIERRA 1500

While towing is a big part of what makes the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 so special, it has plenty more features to offer Fishers, Indianapolis, and Noblesville, Indiana, drivers. Read the rest of our Sierra 1500 reviews to learn more about this impressive pickup.

You can then get up close and personal with this truck at our dealership. Visit Andy Mohr Buick GMC today or contact us for more information!

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