GMC Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity by Year
Newest year we have: the 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 manual lists 7,500 lbs (K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD), 4.8L V8, 4.10 axle) or 8,500 lbs (K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD), 5.3L V8, 4.10 axle; K-1500 Crew Cab Short Box (4WD), 5.3L V8 4.10 axle, 6.0L V8 3.73 axle, 6.2L V8 3.42 axle), and more versions. Across 2007–2008 it changes by year and version, so check yours below. Each year links to its owner's manual page.
The GMC Sierra 1500 towing capacity depends on the year and version: 7,500 lbs (2007–2008), 8,500 lbs (2007–2008), 7,400 lbs (2007–2008), and more. Some years list more than one, by engine or version: check yours below.

| Year | Towing capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7,500 lbs ≈ 3,402 kg K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD), 4.8L V8, 4.10 axle8,500 lbs ≈ 3,856 kg K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD), 5.3L V8, 4.10 axle; K-1500 Crew Cab Short Box (4WD), 5.3L V8 4.10 axle, 6.0L V8 3.73 axle, 6.2L V8 3.42 axle7,400 lbs ≈ 3,357 kg K-1500 Crew Cab Short Box (4WD), 4.8L V8, 4.10 axle10,500 lbs ≈ 4,763 kg K-1500 Crew Cab Short Box (4WD), 6.0L V8, 4.10 axle, NHT Enhanced Trailering Performance Package+2 more versions | 2008 manual → |
| 2007 | 7,500 lbs ≈ 3,402 kg K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD), 4.8L V8, 4.10 axle8,500 lbs ≈ 3,856 kg K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD), 5.3L V8, 4.10 axle; K-1500 Crew Cab Short Box (4WD), 5.3L V8 4.10 axle, 6.0L V8 3.73 axle, 6.2L V8 3.42 axle8,600 lbs ≈ 3,901 kg K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD), 6.0L V8, 3.73 axle7,400 lbs ≈ 3,357 kg K-1500 Crew Cab Short Box (4WD), 4.8L V8, 4.10 axle+3 more versions | 2007 manual → |
Years are the 2007–2008 model years we have the owner's manual for. Open a year to see every version and the page it's printed on.
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