2017 GMC Sierra 1500: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

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Mark B. December 12, 2020
The 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 has a towing capacity between 5,500 and 9,400 lbs, a torque of 305 to 460 lb-ft, a payload of 1,691 to 2,020 lbs and a tongue weight of 550 lbs to 940 lbs. If You are towing a trailer You can be safe by checking the tires, the brakes and making sure everything is secured before driving. Towing capacity is the weight that can be towed behind a vehicle such as an RV or on a trailer. Torque is the turning power of the truck. Payload is the weight that a vehicle can carry in the cabin and the truck bed. The tongue weight is the downward force that the tongue of the trailer puts on the hitch.
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John A. January 2, 2020
The 2017 Sierra 1500 by GMC has towing capabilities of 5,500 lbs. To 9,400 lbs. It is able to do so, because its engine options are capable of producing 305 lb-ft. To 460 lb-ft. Of torque. GMC places a tongue limit of 550 lbs. To 940 lbs. For the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500.
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