Trailering Specs for the 2015 Sierra 1500

Every GMC truck, crossover, SUV and van is designed specifically for trailering, with power, handling and convenience features you can rely on for long hauls and heavy loads. This guide will help you understand the trailering specifications of the 2015 Sierra 1500, so you can select the GMC model that’s right for your needs.

The 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 maintains a 12,000-pound maximum trailering rating under SAE J2807 Recommended Practices. Its powertrain and chassis features support serious towing and trailering activities: 

• The available 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 is the most powerful engine offered in the light-duty segment, with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Like other EcoTec3 engines, it combines proven performance with advanced fuel-saving technologies, seamlessly switching to four cylinders to improve efficiency in light-load driving

• The available Max Trailering Package includes a 9.76-inch rear axle, heavy-duty rear springs, revised shock tuning for increased control, enhanced cooling, and an integrated trailer brake controller. Also included is the G80 locking rear differential, a trailer hitch, and bumper-mounted four- and seven-pin connectors

• Sierra’s standard 4.3L EcoTec3 V-6 and available 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 also offers significant towing capability with maximum available trailer weight ratings of 7,600 pounds for the V-6 and 11,200 pounds for the 5.3L.

• The foundation for all 2015 Sierra 1500 models and their trailering capability is a fully boxed, high-strength steel frame. Extensive use of high-strength steels in the frame and body structure also contributes to a quieter interior and more solid feel, and helps Sierra earn a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score for safety in the newest government crash tests.

The 2015 GMC Sierra SLT trailering an Airstream

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To get more detailed information, you can download GMC's trailering guide, by clicking here. You can also stop by our showroom and talk to one of our specialists who can guide you through the process of selecting the right vehicle for your trailering or towing needs.