I am not GM but I can answer the questions. Only 3 transmission used in 2014 trucks as described below.
Trying to decide what to buy -- Truck will be optioned for trailer towing, if 1/2 ton it will have the 9 3/4 in ring gear & 7.3 something rear axle ratio -- Not sure about 3/4 ton specifications
Yes
Max Trailering Package, includes 9.76" rear axle, (GT4) 3.73 rear axle ratio, (JL1) trailer brake controller, enhanced cooling radiator, revised shock tuning for increased control, heavier duty rear springs and increased RGAWR
1 - Includes (G80) heavy-duty automatic locking rear differential and Z82 Trailering Package. Requires (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Includes (PZX) 18" x 8.5" bright-machined aluminum wheels with (RBX/RBW) 18" tires or may upgrade to (RD4) 20" aluminum wheels with either (RC7) or (QSS) 20" tires.
2 - With (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine, requires (PZX) 18" x 8.5" aluminum wheels and (RBX/RBW) 18" tires or may upgrade to (RD2) 20" chrome wheels with either (RC7) or (QSS) 20" tires. With (L86) 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine, requires (RD2) 20" chrome wheels with (QSS) 20" tires. Not available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.
What transmission comes in a 2014
1/2 ton gas Silverado with the trailer towing option -- 5.3 & 6.2 Ecotec3 engine
RPO MYC 6L80 HD 6-sp
Would the transmission be different if the trailer towing option was not chosen
No
I am interested in the same information if it were a 2014
3/4 ton gas Silverado 2500HD
RPO MYD 6L90
Will the transmissions offered in the GMC trucks be the same as the Chevrolet
Yes, identical in all respects mechanically, appearance and creature comforts are only difference between the brands
I guess easier said, what are all the possible transmission available for the 1/2 & 3/4 ton Chevy & GMC trucks.
Only 3 transmission in use...
6L80 1500
6L90 2500, 2500 gas engines
Allison 1000 2500, 2500 Diesel engines only
MYC - (1500) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking
MYD - (2500,3500) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, heavy-duty, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking
1 - Requires (L96) Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine or (LC8) 6.0L V8 SFI Gaseous engine
MW7 - (2500,3500) Transmission, Allison 1000 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive, electronic engine grade braking and tow/haul mode
1 - Requires (LML) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.
These options require an LT or LTZ trim level, double or crew cabs only