3 models

GMC off-road specs by model

Ground clearance, angles, payload and towing from GMC’s own documents, with every number’s source. Pick a model for its spec plate, where it stands in its class and what a lift and bigger tires change.

GMC models

Not drawn: the maker’s documents we have lack a number the drawing needs.

2019–present · 124 configurations

Sierra 1500 T1 · Fourth generation (T1)

Clearance
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Approach
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Tows up to
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Best configuration of the 2026 lineup

Sierra 1500 specs →

Not drawn: the maker’s documents we have lack a number the drawing needs.

2021–present · 76 configurations

Yukon T1XX · Fifth generation (T1XX)

Clearance
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Approach
32.0°
Tows up to
8,400 lb

Best configuration of the 2024 lineup. Towing with the Max Trailering Package.

Yukon specs →

GMC models side by side

Each model’s best figure of its newest model year, from GMC’s own documents: the number its page leads with, factory packages included, fleet-only trucks and estimates left out.

Each model’s best figures, newest model year
ModelGround clearanceApproach angleTows up toMax payload
Canyon2023–present10.7 in202336.9°20237,700 lb20231,640 lb2023
Sierra 15002019–present————
Yukon2021–present—32.0°20248,400 lb20241,792 lb2024

GMC in numbers

Each model’s best configuration of its newest model year, with any factory package it needs, as its own page leads with it, and the documents the numbers come from.

GMC Canyon

The 2023 GMC Canyon has up to 10.7 in of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 36.9°, both on the AT4X. It is rated to tow up to 7,700 lb (Elevation, AT4 and Denali).

What we hold: 68 configurations of model years 2015–2023, 657 numbers from 22 documents.

Generations we have: Third generation, 2023–present, 5 configurations; Second generation, 2015–2022, 63 configurations.

Ranked: Most ground clearance: pickups, #6 of 20; Best approach angle, #6 of 52; Best breakover angle, #11 of 39; Most towing: midsize pickups, #1 of 7; Most payload: pickups, #12 of 15.

MakerSources: Next-generation Canyon AT4X (gmc.com, GMC Life) · 2023 Canyon models: features, specs and options (GMC brochure, Trailering capability and powertrain specifications, Dimensions and capacities)

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GMC Sierra 1500

We don’t have its ground clearance, approach angle or tow rating from GMC’s documents yet.

What we hold: 124 configurations of model years 2019–2026, 1,179 numbers from 10 documents.

The generation we have: Fourth generation (T1), 2019–present, 124 configurations.

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GMC Yukon

The 2024 GMC Yukon has an approach angle of up to 32.0° (AT4). It is rated to tow up to 8,400 lb (SLE / SLT Yukon 5.3L V8 2WD with the Max Trailering Package). We don’t have its ground clearance from GMC’s documents yet.

What we hold: 124 configurations of model years 2015–2024, 428 numbers from 15 documents.

Generations we have: Fifth generation (T1XX), 2021–present, 76 configurations; Fourth generation (K2XX), 2015–2020, 48 configurations.

Ranked: Best approach angle, #21 of 52; Most towing: SUVs, #5 of 24.

MakerSource: 2024 Yukon features, specs and options (GMC brochure, pages 3 and 13-15)

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GMC questions, answered with numbers

Only what GMC’s documents answer, across the 3 models we track. Tow and payload ratings are compared within one market.

Which GMC tows the most?

The Yukon, with the highest tow rating of the GMC models we track: 8,400 lb, on the SLE / SLT Yukon 5.3L V8 2WD with the Max Trailering Package (2024). Then the Canyon (7,700 lb, 2023). We don’t have the number from GMC’s documents for the Sierra 1500.

MakerSources: 2024 Yukon features, specs and options (GMC brochure, pages 3 and 13-15) · 2023 Canyon models: features, specs and options (GMC brochure, Trailering capability and powertrain specifications, Dimensions and capacities)

Which GMC has the steepest approach angle?

The Canyon, with the steepest approach angle of the GMC models we track: 36.9°, on the AT4X Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD 2.7L Turbo (2023). Then the Yukon (32.0°, 2024). We don’t have the number from GMC’s documents for the Sierra 1500.

MakerSources: Next-generation Canyon AT4X (gmc.com, GMC Life) · 2024 Yukon features, specs and options (GMC brochure, pages 3 and 13-15)

Which GMC carries the most payload?

The Yukon, with the highest payload rating of the GMC models we track: 1,792 lb, on the SLE / SLT Yukon 5.3L V8 2WD (2024). Then the Canyon (1,640 lb, 2023). We don’t have the number from GMC’s documents for the Sierra 1500.

MakerSources: 2024 Yukon features, specs and options (GMC brochure, pages 3 and 13-15) · 2023 Canyon models: features, specs and options (GMC brochure, Trailering capability and powertrain specifications, Dimensions and capacities)

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