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What Is the GMC Trailering Package?

White 2026 GMC Sierra EV towing a boat

Whether you’re backing a boat down a Lake Erie ramp or hitting the back roads with a loaded camper, towing with confidence starts long before you hitch up. We often get asked what exactly the Trailering Package includes. It’s the right thing to ask because the answer is more capable than a simple add-on. Learn all about it from Rick Weaver GMC.

Built to Handle Anything

The GMC trailering package is a collection of purpose-built components designed to make towing safer and more capable. It includes an available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller on certain trims and a seven-pin trailer connector that keeps your electrical connection secure across every mile. You’ll also get a trailer hitch platform, and on many trucks, there will be a locking rear differential as a part of the Trailering Package. These are the upgrades that separates a truck that can tow from one that tows confidently.

Technology That Keeps You in Control

One of the standout additions is the available Trailering App®. It lets you build custom trailer profiles, run a pre-trip light test and work through a towing checklist before you ever leave the driveway. Pair that with available multiple rear-camera views and maneuvering a 20-foot boat trailer into a tight launch spot becomes significantly less nerve-wracking.

Getting the Configuration Right

The Trailering Package isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your axle ratio, engine choice, and trim all affect what your GMC truck or SUV can handle behind the hitch. Getting specific about your towing needs upfront means you leave with a truck built for the job, not one that’s simply close enough.

Explore the GMC Trailering Package in Erie, PA

Stop in at Rick Weaver GMC to explore the capability of the Trailering Package in practice. The trailering package proves its worth the first time you pull away from a boat launch without a second thought. Our team can help you find the exact GMC Sierra configuration for what you’re hauling.

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