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Find 2002 GMC Sierra towing capacity information by trim and configuration.

Trims

TrimEngineDrivetrainAxle RatioTowing CapacityShop
15005.3L V84WD
8,300 lbsShop >
1500 Long Bed5.3L V84WD
8,100 lbsShop >
1500Vortec 4.3L V6 SFI4WD
4,800 lbsShop >
1500 Long BedVortec 4.3L V6 SFI4WD
4,700 lbsShop >
1500Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI4WD
7,300 lbsShop >
1500 Long BedVortec 4.8L V8 SFI4WD
7,100 lbsShop >
1500 Crew Cab6.0L V84WD
8,000 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab5.3L V84WD
8,000 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab Long Bed5.3L V84WD
7,700 lbsShop >
1500 Extended CabVortec 4.8L V8 SFI4WD
6,800 lbsShop >
1500 Extended Cab Long BedVortec 4.8L V8 SFI4WD
6,700 lbsShop >
1500 Light Duty5.3L V8--
7,600 lbsShop >
1500 Light Duty Long Bed5.3L V8--
7,500 lbsShop >
1500 Light DutyVortec 4.3L V6 SFI4WD
4,600 lbsShop >
1500 Light Duty Long BedVortec 4.3L V6 SFI4WD
4,500 lbsShop >
1500 Light DutyVortec 4.8L V8 SFI4WD
5,300 lbsShop >
1500 Light Duty Long BedVortec 4.8L V8 SFI4WD
5,200 lbsShop >
1500 Light Duty Extended Cab5.3L V8--
7,300 lbsShop >
1500 Light Duty Extended Cab Long Bed5.3L V8--
7,100 lbsShop >
1500 Light Duty Extended CabVortec 4.3L V6 SFI4WD
4,700 lbsShop >
1500 Light Duty Extended CabVortec 4.8L V8 SFI4WD
5,000 lbsShop >
1500 Light Duty Extended Cab Long BedVortec 4.8L V8 SFI4WD
4,800 lbsShop >
2500 Extended CabVortec 6.0L V8 SFI4WD
8,300 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Long Bed6.6L Turbo Diesel4WD
16,200 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Long Bed8.1L V84WD
14,300 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Long BedVortec 6.0L V8 SFI4WD
10,500 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab6.6L Turbo Diesel4WD
15,600 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab Long Bed6.6L Turbo Diesel4WD
15,400 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab8.1L V84WD
13,700 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab Long Bed8.1L V84WD
13,500 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Crew CabVortec 6.0L V8 SFI4WD
10,100 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab Long BedVortec 6.0L V8 SFI4WD
10,000 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Extended Cab6.6L Turbo Diesel4WD
15,800 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Extended Cab Long Bed6.6L Turbo Diesel4WD
15,700 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Extended Cab8.1L V84WD
13,900 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Extended Cab Long Bed8.1L V84WD
13,800 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Extended CabVortec 6.0L V8 SFI4WD
10,300 lbsShop >
2500 Heavy Duty Extended Cab Long BedVortec 6.0L V8 SFI4WD
10,200 lbsShop >
2500 Light Duty Long BedVortec 6.0L V8 SFI4WD
8,800 lbsShop >
2500 Light Duty Extended CabVortec 6.0L V8 SFI4WD
8,300 lbsShop >
3500 Heavy Duty Long Bed6.0L V84WD
10,200 lbsShop >
3500 Heavy Duty Long Bed6.6L Turbo Diesel4WD
15,600 lbsShop >
3500 Heavy Duty Long Bed8.1L V84WD
15,800 lbsShop >
3500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab Long Bed6.0L V84WD
9,600 lbsShop >
3500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab Long Bed6.6L Turbo Diesel4WD
15,100 lbsShop >
3500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab Long Bed8.1L V84WD
15,300 lbsShop >
3500 Heavy Duty Extended Cab Long Bed6.0L V84WD
9,800 lbsShop >
3500 Heavy Duty Extended Cab Long Bed6.6L Turbo Diesel4WD
15,300 lbsShop >
3500 Heavy Duty Extended Cab Long Bed8.1L V84WD
15,400 lbsShop >
Light Duty Crew Cab6.0L V84WD
8,300 lbsShop >

Related Glossary Terms

GVWR

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or GVWR, is the maximum allowable weight of an RV including cargo, fluids, and passengers. Staying within GVWR is essential for safe handling, braking, and compliance.

GCWR

Gross Combined Weight Rating, or GCWR, is the maximum total allowable weight of a tow vehicle plus the RV or trailer it is pulling. It is one of the most important towing specifications to understand before buying or towing an RV.

Payload Capacity

Payload capacity is the maximum combined weight of cargo, passengers, fluids, and gear that a vehicle or RV can safely carry. It is an important figure for both tow vehicles and RVs.

Dry Weight

Dry weight is the weight of an RV without cargo, fluids, propane, or passengers. It is often used as a starting point when estimating towing requirements.

Tongue Weight

Tongue weight is the downward force a trailer places on the hitch of the tow vehicle. Proper tongue weight is critical for towing stability, steering control, and safety.

Hitch Weight

Hitch weight is the amount of weight a trailer places on the hitch of the tow vehicle. It is closely related to tongue weight and helps determine whether a towing setup is safe.

Curb Weight

Curb weight is the weight of a vehicle with standard equipment and fuel but without passengers or cargo. It is often used when evaluating tow vehicle and payload calculations.

Weight Distribution Hitch

A weight distribution hitch helps spread trailer weight more evenly across the tow vehicle and trailer axles. It improves towing stability, braking, and overall handling.

Frequently asked questions

Top configurations in this dataset: 1. 2500 Heavy Duty Long Bed, 8.1L V8, 4WD, axle 4.10 (16,300 lbs) 2. 2500 Heavy Duty Extended Cab, 8.1L V8, 4WD, axle 4.10 (15,900 lbs) 3. 2500 Heavy Duty Extended Cab Long Bed, 8.1L V8, 4WD, axle 4.10 (15,800 lbs) 4. 3500 Heavy Duty Long Bed, 8.1L V8, 4WD, axle 4.10 (15,800 lbs) 5. 2500 Heavy Duty Crew Cab, 8.1L V8, 4WD, axle 4.10 (15,700 lbs)

By highest conventional towing rating in this dataset: 1. 4.10 (up to 16,300 lbs) 2. 3.73 (up to 16,200 lbs) 3. 3.42 (up to 7,600 lbs) Always confirm your exact configuration from the manufacturer documentation and door-sticker ratings.

Top fifth-wheel capacities in this dataset: 1. 1500, Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI, 4WD, axle 4.10 (8,200 lbs) 2. 1500, Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI, 4WD, axle 3.73 (7,200 lbs) 3. 1500 Light Duty, Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI, 4WD, axle 3.42 (6,500 lbs) Fifth-wheel limits can differ from conventional towing ratings.

Gooseneck towing capacity is not published for these configurations yet. Gooseneck limits can differ from both fifth-wheel and conventional towing values.