Chevrolet - Tahoe - Owners Manual - 2018 - 2018

2018 TRAILERING GUIDE 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SELECTING A VEHICLE/MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 11 3 VEHICLES AND HITCHES 4 TRAILERING BASICS 12 SILVERADO HD FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRAILERING 6 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU START TRAILERING 8 TRAILERING TECHNOLOGIES 9 SILVERADO 1500 CONVENTIONAL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 10 SILVERADO 1500 FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS SILVERADO HD CONVENTIONAL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 13 COLORADO, TAHOE, SUBURBAN, TRAVERSE AND EQUINOX TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 14 EXPRESS PASSENGER VAN AND EXPRESS CARGO VAN TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 15 BOX DELETE, LOW CAB FORWARD, CHASSIS CAB AND EXPRESS CUTAWAY GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATINGS 16 DINGHY TOWING 17 CLOSING REMARKS 2 SELECTING A VEHICLE/MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS (LBS.)1 The chart below gives you an idea of the maximum amount of weight you can confidently and safely trailer with different Chevrolet models when your vehicle is properly equipped. When determining the total weight of trailer and cargo, include the weight of any additional passengers and optional equipment (driver weight and base equipment are already included). Equinox Traverse Low Cab Forward Colorado Suburban Tahoe 7,700 8,300 8,600 9,400 10,000 12,500 18,100 Silverado 3500HD 1 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. 23,300 24,000 23,000 22,000 21,000 20,000 19,000 18,000 17,000 16,000 15,000 14,000 13,000 6,000 Express 3500 Passenger Van Silverado 2500HD 12,000 5,000 9,400 Silverado 1500 11,000 3,500 Express 2500 Passenger Van Express 2500/3500 Cargo Van 10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 See pages 9–15 for maximum trailer weight ratings by specific model. 3 VEHICLES AND HITCHES Hitch Ball on Step-Bumper Fifth-Wheel Hitch Hitch Ball on Draw Bar Gooseneck Hitch Weight-Distributing Hitch with Sway Control SELECTING THE RIGHT HITCH Choosing the right hitch and gooseneck hitches are most frequently used with travel and all passengers other than the driver must be subtracted making the proper electrical connections affects how your trailers, horse trailers and other large trailers. from the payload weight to determine the maximum kingpin load available vehicle handles, corners and brakes, and allows you to alert other drivers of your intentions. Before selecting a hitch or HITCHES It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. WIRING HARNESS This allows you to connect the electrical trailering package, you should be familiar with the weight ratings specific to your Chevrolet vehicle, which are detailed on pages 9–13. • I f you’ll be towing a trailer that requires a weight-distributing components of your trailer, such as turn signals and brake hitch, be sure to use a frame-mounted, weight-distributing lights, to the trailering vehicle. Select Silverado models and hitch1 and sway control of the proper size all Suburban and Tahoe models feature a seven-pin wiring SELECTING TRAILERING EQUIPMENT Most Chevrolet vehicles offer a variety of standard and available equipment for harness to streamline hookup of trailer lighting and brakes, • I f you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle to enhanced trailering performance. Aside from the equipment install a trailer hitch, be sure to seal the holes if you ever described below, features such as heavy-duty cooling and remove the hitch. If they’re not sealed, dirt, water and deadly extendable trailering mirrors may be available. See your carbon monoxide from the exhaust can get into your vehicle the integrated trailer brake controller. TRAILER BRAKES These are required above a 2,000-lb. trailer weight on Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban, and Chevrolet dealer for more information on the model you’re interested in. and a bussed electrical center makes it easier to connect FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERING Some Silverado models can be above a 1,000-lb. trailer weight on all other models. (Brake equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer hitch. requirements vary by State, consult State laws for actual WEIGHT-CARRYING HITCH This consists of a hitch ball requirements.) The most common trailer braking systems are •F  ollow the manufacturer’s directions for installation, but surge brakes (found primarily on boat trailers) and electric available in a range of sizes. Make sure that the diameter of note that the hitch must be attached to the truck frame. brakes (often used on travel trailers, horse trailers and car your hitch ball matches your trailer coupler. Also check that Do not use the pickup bed for additional support. For proper haulers). Surge brakes are a self-contained hydraulic brake the ball meets or exceeds the gross trailer weight rating. kingpin tongue load distribution and control of the trailer, system on the trailer, activated during deceleration as the the hitch must be mounted so the kingpin load is placed trailer coupler pushes on the hitch ball. An electric trailer (over or slightly) ahead of the rear axle centerline brake system uses a brake control unit mounted inside the mounted to a step-bumper or draw bar. Hitch balls are WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH This hitch type distributes the trailering vehicle; it operates by sensing the vehicle brakes trailer tongue load by using spring bars to shift some of the hitch weight forward onto the tow vehicle’s front axle and rearward to the trailer’s axles. •F  ifth-wheel trailer kingpin loads are higher than conventional payload capacity and rear axle weight ratings FIFTH-WHEEL HITCH AND GOOSENECK HITCH These are designed for heavy trailering. Located in the bed of the truck, and then applying the trailer brakes. trailer tongue loads, so pay careful attention to the truck’s SILVERADO SERIES In general, a higher series number in a model indicates a greater load-carrying capacity. In addition, •Y  our Chevrolet dealer can help you calculate the maximum a truck with a higher series number typically has a stronger these hitches position the trailer’s kingpin weight over, or allowable payload and GVWR required for your fifth-wheel frame, stiffer suspension and higher-capacity brakes, slightly in front of, the truck’s rear axle. Fifth-wheel and trailering application. The weight of any additional equipment increasing the truck’s ability to trailer heavy loads. 1 Not required on Silverado 2500HD or 3500HD. 4 TRAILERING BASICS Towing a trailer involves all major vehicle systems of your RGAWR AND GVWR Addition of trailer hitch weight cannot AXLE RATIO In general, a higher axle ratio offers higher Chevrolet vehicle. Easy and safe trailering requires a properly cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Trailer Weight Ratings, quicker acceleration and less fuel equipped vehicle, additional trailering equipment and an Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). efficiency. A lower axle ratio offers more fuel efficiency and appropriate trailer. It also requires loading both the vehicle These ratings can be found on the certification label located quieter vehicle operation but will have slower acceleration and trailer properly, using safe driving techniques, meeting on the driver door or doorframe. and lower Trailer Weight Ratings. maintenance schedules. The vehicle owner is responsible for GCWR The Gross Combination Weight Rating is the total NOTE The safety steps described here are by no means the obtaining the proper equipment (hitch ball, hitch type of the allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer. only precautions to be taken when trailering. See the Owner’s regional legal requirements, and following break-in and proper size and capacity) required to safely tow both the Manual for your Chevrolet vehicle for additional guidelines and trailer and the load that will be towed. For more information, TRAILER WEIGHT RATING This rating is determined by consult your Owner’s Manual or speak to a trailering expert at subtracting the tow vehicle’s weight (curb weight) from your Chevrolet dealer. These charts will assist in determining the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). Base vehicle TRAILERING CAUTION If you don’t use the correct equipment how to best equip your Chevrolet vehicle for trailering. To help (curb) weight plus 150 lbs. each for the driver and a front and drive properly, you can lose control of your vehicle when you understand the charts, consider these trailering factors: passenger is used, so additional passengers, equipment and you pull a trailer. If the trailer is too heavy, your vehicle brakes cargo weight reduce this rating. may be less effective. You and your passengers could be trailering tips. seriously injured. Pull a trailer only after you have read the information in this guide and followed the steps on the following pages. TRAILER CLASSIFICATION TYPICAL EXAMPLES TYPICAL GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT EXAMPLES TYPICAL HITCH TYPE 1 Light-Duty (I) Folding camping trailer, snowmobiles and personal watercraft trailers (trailer and cargo combined) Up to 2,000 lbs. gross trailer weight Weight-carrying hitch Medium-Duty (II) Single-axle trailers up to 18 ft., open utility trailers and small speedboats 2,001–3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight Weight-carrying hitch Heavy-Duty (III) Dual- or single-axle trailers, larger boats and enclosed utility trailers 3,501–5,000 lbs. gross trailer weight Weight-carrying hitch2 or weight-distributing hitch Extra Heavy-Duty (IV) Two-horse, travel and fifth-wheel recreational trailers 5,001–10,000 lbs. gross trailer weight Weight-carrying hitch,2 weight-distributing hitch,2 fifth-wheel hitch or gooseneck hitch Maximum Heavy-Duty (V) Largest horse, travel and fifth-wheel recreational or commercial trailers 10,001 lbs.-and-above gross trailer weight Weight-carrying hitch,2 weight-distributing hitch,2 fifth-wheel hitch or gooseneck hitch 1 Represents minimum recommended hitches. Please refer to your trailer’s Owner’s Manual or ask your Chevrolet dealer. 2 Not required on Silverado 2500HD or 3500HD. 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRAILERING The information below is intended to give you some details Because the trailer weight rating is calculated for a line of The tongue weight for your trailer is the downward force of the about the trailer ratings on your vehicle and a way to ensure vehicles, rather than an individual load situation, some coupler of the trailer on the vehicle hitch. You can calculate that the vehicle you use can handle the load you want to pull. standardized assumptions are made when calculating the the tongue weight by placing the tongue of the trailer on an trailer weight rating. First, the base curb weight of that type appropriate scale. For conventional trailering, the tongue TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS AND GROSS COMBINATION of vehicle is used (the weight of a standard equipped vehicle weight should be 10% to 15% of the loaded trailer weight. For WEIGHT RATINGS Chevrolet engineers perform extensive without any options). Second, it is assumed that there is only fifth-wheel/gooseneck trailering, the tongue weight should testing of acceleration, handling, braking, and thermal and a driver and a front passenger, each weighing 150 lbs. Third, be a minimum of 15% of the loaded trailer weight. structural performance to determine the Gross Combination it is assumed there is a certain tongue weight for the load Weight Rating (GCWR) and the trailer weight rating for your (a tongue weight is the weight of only the tongue of the The GVWR is the maximum amount the vehicle itself should vehicle. The GCWR is the total allowable weight of the loaded trailer). For conventional trailering, a tongue weight weigh, including the as-equipped weight of the vehicle plus completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any that is 10% of the loaded trailer weight is used. For fifth- the cargo, passengers and trailer tongue weight. Put another passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. You should wheel/gooseneck trailering, a tongue weight that is a way, the GVWR should always be greater than or equal to the not exceed the GCWR of your vehicle when you tow a trailer. minimum of 15% of the loaded trailer weight is used. weight of your vehicle, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Chevrolet also calculates and publishes a trailer weight rating HOW TO KEEP YOUR LOAD WITHIN THE CAPABILITIES OF for each model or series of Chevrolet vehicles for comparison YOUR VEHICLE It is important that the combination of the purposes. The trailer weight rating is not specific to an tow vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weight individual vehicle and is most useful for comparing product ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, trailer weight rating or lines to one another to help you select a product that will meet tongue weight. The only way to be sure to not exceed any your needs. When you buy a vehicle, you should ensure that of these ratings is to weigh the tow vehicle and trailer the total load (including passengers, cargo and equipment) combination, fully loaded for the trip, getting individual you intend to pull with it will be less than the trailer weight weights for each of these items. You can then subtract the rating of the vehicle. weight of your vehicle from the GCWR. The difference between the two is the capacity you have available for your cargo, passengers, trailer, load and any other equipment you might use to set up your trailer. Put another way, your GCWR should always be greater than or equal to the weight of your vehicle, passengers, cargo, trailer (with equipment) and load. 6 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU START TRAILERING BEFORE YOU TRAILER ON THE ROAD Check tire pressure on the tow vehicle and trailer and the condition of the suspension and shocks. If the sway was SAFETY CHAINS Always attach safety chains between your ACCELERATING/BRAKING Avoid overworking your engine caused by strong winds, wait for conditions to improve before vehicle and your trailer and cross them under the tongue of the when trailering by applying gradual pressure on the continuing your trip. trailer so that the tongue will be less likely to drop if the trailer accelerator. Allow your vehicle to safely reach a comfortable should separate from the hitch. Leave enough slack in the driving speed. Give yourself extra time and room when merging Finally, some trailers can be equipped with anti-sway devices. chains so you can corner without the chains impeding the onto highways. Braking when pulling a trailer requires extra Contact the manufacturer of your trailer for availability. movement of the trailer. Do not allow safety chains to drag distance. Allow ample room to come to a safe stop. A good on the ground. measure for determining a safe following distance is to allow CORNERING The turning radius of a trailer is typically much one vehicle and trailer length between you and the vehicle smaller than that of your vehicle; therefore, a trailer may hit LOADING YOUR TRAILER Load your trailer to attain a 10%–15% ahead of you for every 10 mph of speed. When braking, use soft shoulders, curbs, trees or other objects when making tight tongue weight. Some specific trailer types (especially boat firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. turns. Taking turns sharply can also cause the trailer to strike against and damage the tow vehicle. When approaching a trailers) fall outside of this range. In these cases, the recommended tongue weight listed in the trailer Owner’s CONTROLLING TRAILER SWAY Sway refers to instability of sharp corner, brake sooner than normal to reduce vehicle Manual should be observed. A good rule of thumb is to the trailer relative to the tow vehicle, and often results from speed before entering the turn. Drive the vehicle slightly past distribute 60% of the load over the front half of the trailer improper weight distribution, excessive speed or overloading. the normal turning point then firmly turn the steering wheel. and evenly from side to side. Loads sitting either too far Other factors that can cause sway are crosswinds, poor vehicle By cornering at a wider angle, both the vehicle and trailer forward or too far back in the trailer can create unstable maintenance and road conditions. Trying to steer out of sway should safely clear the inside of the turn. trailering conditions — such as trailer sway — at highway will likely make it worse. Speed is a major contributor to trailer speeds and during heavy braking. Once the trailer has been sway, so you need to slow the vehicle — braking, however, could PASSING When passing, allow additional time and distance to loaded and the weight is distributed properly, all cargo should lead to a jackknife or other loss of control. safely pass the other vehicle. Signal your intention to pass well be secured to prevent the load from shifting. TO CONTROL SWAY SAFETY CHECKLIST Before starting out on a trip, double- in advance and, when reentering the lane after passing, make certain your trailer is clear of the vehicle you have passed. Never pass on hills or around curves. check the hitch and platform, the hitch nuts and bolts, mirror • Hold the steering wheel as steady as possible adjustments, safety chains, and vehicle and trailer lights. • Release the accelerator but do not touch the brake pedal BACKING UP To back up a trailer, place one hand at the six Make sure that a sway-control device is installed, if required, • Activate electric trailer brakes (if equipped) by hand, until the o’clock position on the steering wheel. To move the trailer to and that the device is working properly (see charts on pages 9–14). Check tire pressure on both the tow vehicle and the sway condition stops • Use the vehicle brakes to come to a complete stop trailer. If your trailer has electric brakes, test them by manually the left, move your hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Back up slowly and move the steering wheel in small increments to help maintain control. engaging the brake controller while the vehicle is moving You should then pull your vehicle to the side of the road and To assist in backing up, it is helpful to have someone outside slowly. Check to see that the breakaway switch, if available, attempt to determine the cause of the instability. Check the the vehicle to guide you. Make certain you can see your spotter is connected and functioning properly. Finally, make certain cargo load for shifting and improper weight distribution. at all times. that all loads are secure. 7 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU START TRAILERING (CONTINUED) DRIVING ON GRADES Before going down a steep grade, reduce OVERHEATING Prolonged driving with overheated fluids can PARKING ON GRADES Parking on steep grades with a trailer your speed and shift the transmission into a lower gear. This cause damage to your vehicle. If temperature gauges register is not recommended; if you must, follow this procedure: provides “engine braking” and reduces the need to brake for abnormally high, if there is a marked decrease in power or if long periods. Chevrolet crossover, SUV and pickup models you hear unusual engine noises, immediately take the equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, as well as following steps: pickups equipped with the available 8-speed automatic have a grade braking feature in the transmission which can do this • Have someone place trailer wheel blocks on the •P  ull your vehicle to the side of the road. Once stopped, shift for you. See your dealer or Owner’s Manual for additional into Park (automatic transmissions) or Neutral (manual information. When driving up a steep incline, shift to a lower transmissions) and apply the parking brakes. Leave the gear for more torque to maintain speed and avoid lugging. engine running Lugging occurs when the vehicle’s engine stutters because it needs to be in a lower gear. Crest the hill no faster than the • Apply the brakes and shift into Neutral downgrade side • Release the brakes until the blocks absorb the load • Apply the parking brake and shift into Park •T  urn off air conditioning and other accessories to reduce speed at which you want to descend and in the gear you expect load on the engine. Roll down the windows and turn the will require little braking. Pay attention to your temperature heater on to maximum and the fan to its highest setting. gauges for any signs of overheating. The heater core provides a second cooling surface that can LEAVING YOUR PARKING SPOT ON GRADES • Hold the brake pedal down and start the engine help reduce engine temperatures • Shift into gear and release the parking brake • I f you suspect that the overheating is the result of climbing a long, steep grade, run the engine at fast idle (around 1500 rpm) until the temperature gauge registers a normal reading •W  ith the vehicle in Park or Neutral, the parking brake engaged, and being mindful of traffic, exit your vehicle and look for steam or leaking coolant underneath the engine. If you see either of these, shut off the engine and allow the engine to cool. To avoid being burned, do not attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooled • Release brake and drive uphill slightly until free from the blocks • Apply brakes and have someone retrieve the blocks 8 TRAILERING TECHNOLOGIES TRAILERING PACKAGE An optional Heavy-Duty Trailering INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER This is optional CRUISE GRADE BRAKING Included with the 6-speed and Equipment Package is available for a wide variety of Chevrolet on Silverado, Colorado, Suburban and Tahoe. Completely 8-speed automatic transmission on Silverado, the cruise grade models. The Trailering Package includes a trailer hitch integrated within the electrical system, antilock braking braking feature automatically downshifts to help slow the platform and may include other trailering equipment. system and StabiliTrak, it allows your trailer’s brakes to truck and preserve your brake pads on long, steep descents. operate simultaneously with the vehicle’s brakes. TRAILER SWAY CONTROL Working in conjunction with the EXHAUST BRAKE SYSTEM The diesel brake system on StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System and integrated REAR VISION CAMERA This available feature is designed Silverado HD works with the available Allison® transmission trailer brake controller (if equipped), the Trailer Sway Control to allow the driver to use the radio screen (if equipped) or the and the Tow/Haul mode and auto grade braking features. feature on Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe senses trailer rearview mirror to see certain stationary obstacles located After adjusting for the load and grade, a variable vane sway and automatically applies the vehicle and trailer brakes behind the vehicle when traveling in reverse at low speeds. geometry turbo creates back pressure to slow the vehicle and reduces engine power, if necessary, to help you get back This feature is especially helpful when backing up to hitch and help reduce brake use. That means reduced brake fade, on track. your trailer. prolonged brake life and more confidence when you’re pulling 23,200 lbs.,4 especially on steep grades, increasing the HILL START ASSIST On inclines greater than a 5% grade, TRAILERING CAMERA SYSTEM This system, available from vehicle’s ability to trailer heavy loads. An exhaust brake Hill Start Assist on Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse and Chevrolet Accessories, includes two side view mirror cameras system is also included on Colorado and Express models with Equinox automatically engages to hold the vehicle stationary that provide a wide 70-degree viewing angle to help eliminate the available Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-cylinder engine. for about a second, allowing the driver time to press the blind spots and a rear trailer camera that produces a behind accelerator before the vehicle can roll backward. It can be trailer view when backing up. Two other cameras are available: AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL This GM-exclusive extremely helpful when you’re stopped on a steep grade with a wireless camera that can be mounted inside the trailer feature sends maximum drive power to the wheel with grip in a vehicle two feet from your rear bumper. The available to let you keep an eye on important cargo such as horses low-speed situations when rear-wheel slippage happens. integrated trailer brake controller will also assist with this or livestock, and a Center Brake Light Camera that’s Available on Colorado, Express, Silverado, Silverado HD, Tahoe feature and apply the trailer brakes. instrumental in monitoring cargo bed contents or lining and Suburban models. up your fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch. STABILITRAK ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL StabiliTrak EXTENDABLE TRAILERING MIRRORS These vertical manual- helps improve vehicle stability, particularly during emergency TOW/HAUL MODE Standard Tow/Haul mode on Express, folding and extendable mirrors have 50 square inches of flat maneuvers. The StabiliTrak control module compares your Silverado, Silverado HD, Suburban and Tahoe as well as mirror surface and 20 square inches of convex mirror surface steering input with the vehicle’s actual response and then, if available Tow/Haul mode on Colorado,1 Traverse2 and Equinox 3 to help you see what’s happening around you. They are necessary, makes small, individual brake and engine torque adjusts the shift schedule in the automatic transmission so it available as a factory option on Silverado and Silverado HD or applications to enhance control and help you keep on track. isn’t “hunting” for the correct gear while towing or trailering. as a dealer-installed Chevy Accessory. StabiliTrak automatically intervenes when it senses loss of lateral traction. AUTO GRADE BRAKING Standard on Equinox, Silverado, MAX TRAILERING PACKAGE Available on Silverado 1500, Tahoe Suburban and Tahoe, this feature works with the cruise and Suburban, the Max Trailering Package offers increased control to maintain vehicle speed on long, steep grades. towing capability over the standard trailering package. See dealer for details. 1 With available 3.6L V6 engine or Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-cylinder engine. 2 With available Tow Package. 3 Requires available 2.0L engine. 4 Requires Silverado 3500HD Regular Cab 4x4 DRW model with available Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine and fifth-wheel hitch. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. 9 SILVERADO 1500 CONVENTIONAL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS These charts specify the trailer weight rating for your vehicle equipped with a conventional hitch. The maximum rating for a weight-carrying hitch is listed in the General Trailering Notes below. Do not exceed the trailer weight rating.1 For more information, ask your Chevrolet dealer. SILVERADO 1500 CONVENTIONAL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 1 ENGINE EcoTec3 4.3L V6 4.3L V6 with High Desert Package EcoTec3 5.3L V8 AXLE RATIO GCWR 2 STANDARD BOX 2WD REGULAR CAB LONG BOX STANDARD 2WD BOX 4x4 LONG BOX 4x4 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX STANDARD BOX 2WD 4x4 3.23 11,000 6,000 5,900 — — 5,600 — 3.42 12,800 — — 7,600 7,400 — 3.23 11,000 — — — — — SHORT BOX 2WD CREW CAB STANDARD BOX SHORT BOX 2WD 4x4 STANDARD BOX 4x4 5,500 — — — 7,100 — — 7,000 — — 5,200 — — — 3.42 12,800 — — — — — — — — 6,700 — 3.08 12,000 6,900 6,800 6,600 6,500 6,400 6,200 6,400 6,300 6,100 6,100 3.42 14,000 8,900 — 8,600 — — — — — — — 3.42 15,000 — 9,800 — 9,500 9,400 9,200 9,400 9,300 9,100 9,100 3.08 12,200 — — — — — — 6,500 — — — 3.42 15,200 — — — — — — 9,400 — 9,100 — EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package 3.73 16,700 — — — — 11,100 10,800 11,000 11,000 10,700 10,700 5.3L V8 with eAssist Package EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic) 3.42 15,000 — — — — — — 9,300 9,300 9,100 9,100 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic) with Max Trailering Package 3.42 16,700 — — — — — — 11,000 10,900 10,700 10,700 EcoTec3 6.2L V8 3.23 15,000 — — — — 9,400 9,100 9,300 9,300 9,100 9,000 — 11,800 — 11,900 11,700 11,700 12,500 — 12,500 — — — EcoTec3 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package 3.42 17,700 18,200 — — — — GENERAL TRAILERING NOTES Where available, the Heavy- TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT NOTES Trailer tongue weight Duty Trailering Equipment Package (Z82) provides a trailer should be 10% to 15% of total loaded trailer weight up to hitch platform and 7-pin and 4-pin sealed connectors at the 1,250 lbs. The addition of trailer tongue weight must not rear bumper. cause vehicle to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). 1 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. 2 Gross Combination Weight Rating. 10 SILVERADO 1500 FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS These charts specify the trailer weight rating for your vehicle equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer. The maximum rating for a weight-carrying hitch is listed in the General Trailering Notes below. Do not exceed the trailer weight rating.1 For more information, ask your Chevrolet dealer. SILVERADO 1500 FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 1 ENGINE EcoTec3 4.3L V6 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 AXLE RATIO GCWR 2 3.23 STANDARD BOX 2WD 11,000 6,000 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX STANDARD 2WD BOX 4x4 5,900 — LONG BOX 4x4 — 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB STANDARD BOX STANDARD BOX 2WD 4x4 5,600 — SHORT BOX 2WD — CREW CAB STANDARD BOX SHORT BOX 2WD 4x4 — — STANDARD BOX 4x4 — 3.42 12,800 — — 7,500 7,400 — 7,000 — — — — 3.08 12,000 6,900 6,700 6,600 6,500 6,400 6,200 — 6,300 — 6,000 3.42 14,000 8,900 — 8,600 — — — — — — — 3.42 15,000 — 9,700 — 9,500 9,400 9,000 — 8,500 — 8,100 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package 3.73 16,700 — — — — 11,000 10,800 — 10,700 — 10,300 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic) 3.42 15,000 — — — — — — — 8,100 — 8,100 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 (8-speed automatic) with Max Trailering Package 3.42 16,700 — — — — — — — 10,600 — 10,200 EcoTec3 6.2L V8 3.23 15,000 — — — — 9,000 8,600 — 8,300 — — 11,000 11,600 — EcoTec3 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package 3.42 17,700 18,200 — — — — GENERAL TRAILERING NOTES Where available, the Heavy- FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TRAILERING NOTES Silverado HD Duty Trailering Equipment Package (Z82) provides a trailer can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer hitch. hitch platform and 7-pin and 4-pin sealed connectors at the Follow the manufacturer’s directions for installation, but note rear bumper. that the hitch must be attached to the truck frame. Do not use — 10,500 — — 8,000 10,200 — the pickup bed for additional support. For proper kingpin FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK KINGPIN WEIGHT NOTES tongue load distribution and control of the trailer, the hitch Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15% of total must be mounted so the kingpin load is placed (over or loaded trailer weight. The addition of trailer kingpin weight slightly) ahead of the rear axle centerline. Fifth-wheel trailer cannot cause vehicle to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating kingpin loads are higher than conventional trailer tongue (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These loads, so pay careful attention to the truck’s payload capacity ratings can be found on the certification label located on the and rear axle weight ratings. Your Chevy dealer can help you driver door or doorframe. Fifth-wheel hitch is offered on calculate the maximum allowable payload and GVWR required specific models and also available as a dealer-installed for your fifth-wheel trailering application. The weight of any accessory on select models. See the Trailering Basics for additional equipment and all passengers must be subtracted more trailering information. from the payload weight to determine the maximum kingpin load available. 1 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. 2 Gross Combination Weight Rating. 3 Requires bumper hitch and spray-in bedliner. Not available with 6.0L V8 CNG engine, drop-in bed mat, drop-in bedliner or bed rug. 11 SILVERADO HD CONVENTIONAL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS These charts specify the trailer weight rating for your vehicle equipped with a conventional hitch. (For fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings, see page 12.) The maximum rating for a weight-carrying hitch is listed in the General Trailering Notes below. Do not exceed the trailer weight rating.1 For more information, ask your Chevrolet dealer. SILVERADO 2500HD AND 3500HD CONVENTIONAL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 1 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 2 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY 4.10 21,100 14,500 14,500 14,300 14,500 14,300 14,000 Vortec 6.0L V8 3.73 3 16,600 10,400 10,100 9,800 10,000 9,800 9,500 Duramax� 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 3.73 25,300 14,500 — — 14,500 14,500 — 3.73 31,300 — — — — — 20,000 AXLE RATIO GCWR 2 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4 Vortec 6.0L V8 ENGINE 2500HD LONG BOX 2WD 2500HD STANDARD BOX 2WD 2500HD LONG BOX 2WD 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2500HD STANDARD 2WD DUALLY BOX 4x4 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY Vortec 6.0L V8 4.10 21,100 13,000 14,400 14,200 13,800 13,000 14,100 13,900 13,600 Vortec 6.0L V8 3.73 3 16,600 10,000 9,900 9,700 9,300 9,700 9,600 9,400 9,100 Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 3.73 25,300 13,000 14,500 14,500 — 13,000 14,500 14,500 — 3.73 31,300 — — — 20,000 — — — 20,000 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 2 2500HD STANDARD BOX 2WD 2500HD LONG BOX 2WD 3500HD STANDARD BOX 2WD 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD CREW CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY 2500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4 3500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY Vortec 6.0L V8 4.10 21,100 13,000 14,300 13,000 14,100 13,700 13,000 13,900 13,000 13,700 13,400 Vortec 6.0L V8 3.73 3 16,600 9,800 9,800 9,700 9,600 9,200 9,600 9,400 9,400 9,200 8,900 Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 3.73 25,300 13,000 14,500 13,000 14,500 — 13,000 14,500 13,000 15,000 — 3.73 31,300 — — — — 20,000 — — — — 20,000 GENERAL TRAILERING NOTES Where available, the Heavy- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODEL NOTE All automatic TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT NOTES Trailer tongue weight Duty Trailering Equipment Package (Z82) provides a trailer transmission models are equipped with an engine oil cooler should be 10% to 15% of total loaded trailer weight up to hitch platform and a 7-pin sealed connector at the rear (KC4) and an oil-to-air transmission oil cooler (KNP). 2,000 lbs. The addition of trailer tongue weight must not bumper. An 8-wire camper/fifth-wheel wiring harness (UY2) cause vehicle to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating is also available and requires the Heavy-Duty Trailering (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Equipment Package (Z82). 1 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. 2 Gross Combination Weight Rating. 3 Fleet only. 12 SILVERADO HD FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS These charts specify the trailer weight rating for your vehicle equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer. (For conventional ratings, see page 11.) The maximum rating for a weight-carrying hitch is listed in the General Trailering Notes below. Do not exceed the trailer weight rating.1 For more information, ask your Chevrolet dealer. SILVERADO 2500HD AND 3500HD FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 1 REGULAR CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD DUALLY 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 2 2500HD LONG BOX 2WD 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY Vortec 6.0L V8 4.10 21,100 14,800 14,600 14,300 14,500 14,300 13,900 Vortec 6.0L V8 3.73 3 16,600 10,300 10,100 9,800 10,000 9,800 9,400 Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 3.73 25,300 18,100 — — 15,900 17,600 — 3.73 31,300 — — — — — 23,300 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 2 2500HD STANDARD BOX 2WD 2500HD LONG BOX 2WD 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD 4-DOOR DOUBLE CAB 3500HD LONG BOX 2500HD STANDARD 2WD DUALLY BOX 4x4 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY Vortec 6.0L V8 4.10 21,100 14,500 14,400 14,200 13,800 14,200 14,100 13,900 13,500 Vortec 6.0L V8 3.73 3 16,600 10,000 9,900 9,700 9,300 9,700 9,600 9,400 9,000 Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 3.73 25,300 16,400 15,700 17,500 — 14,400 13,700 17,200 — 3.73 31,300 — — — 23,200 — — — 22,900 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 2 2500HD STANDARD BOX 2WD 2500HD LONG BOX 2WD 3500HD STANDARD BOX 2WD 3500HD LONG BOX 2WD CREW CAB 3500HD 2500HD LONG BOX STANDARD 2WD DUALLY BOX 4x4 2500HD LONG BOX 4x4 3500HD STANDARD BOX 4x4 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 3500HD LONG BOX 4x4 DUALLY Vortec 6.0L V8 4.10 21,100 14,300 14,200 14,200 14,000 13,700 14,000 13,900 13,900 13,700 13,300 Vortec 6.0L V8 3.73 3 16,600 9,800 9,700 9,700 9,500 9,200 9,500 9,400 9,400 9,200 8,800 Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 3.73 25,300 15,400 14,800 17,500 17,400 — 13,500 12,400 17,200 17,000 — 3.73 31,300 — — — — 23,100 — — — — 22,700 GENERAL TRAILERING NOTES Where available, the Heavy- Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). kingpin loads are higher than conventional trailer tongue Duty Trailering Equipment Package (Z82) provides a trailer These ratings can be found on the certification label located loads, so pay careful attention to the truck’s payload capacity hitch platform and a 7-pin sealed connector at the rear on the driver door or doorframe. Fifth-wheel hitch is offered and rear axle weight ratings. Your Chevy dealer can help you bumper. An 8-wire camper/fifth-wheel wiring harness (UY2) on specific models and also available as a dealer-installed calculate the maximum allowable payload and GVWR required is also available and requires the Heavy-Duty Trailering accessory on select models. See the Trailering Basics for for your fifth-wheel trailering application. The weight of any Equipment Package (Z82). more trailering information. additional equipment and all passengers must be subtracted from the payload weight to determine the maximum kingpin AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODEL NOTE All automatic FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TRAILERING NOTES Silverado HD transmission models are equipped with an engine oil cooler can be equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer hitch. (KC4) and an oil-to-air transmission oil cooler (KNP). Follow the manufacturer’s directions for installation, but note FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK PREP PACKAGE The Fifth-Wheel/ that the hitch must be attached to the truck frame. Do not use Gooseneck Prep Package (Z6A) 4 includes a hitch platform FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK KINGPIN WEIGHT NOTES the pickup bed for additional support. For proper kingpin ready to accept a gooseneck ball or fifth-wheel hitch, a Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15% of tongue load distribution and control of the trailer, the hitch box-mounted trailer harness, a spray-in bedliner and all the total loaded trailer weight. The addition of trailer kingpin must be mounted so the kingpin load is placed (over or necessary box and beadliner holes drilled and capped. weight cannot cause vehicle to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight slightly) ahead of the rear axle centerline. Fifth-wheel trailer load available. 1 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. 2 Gross Combination Weight Rating. 3 Fleet only. 4 Requires bumper hitch and spray-in bedliner. Not available with 6.0L V8 CNG engine, drop-in bed mat, drop-in bedliner or bed rug. 13 COLORADO, TAHOE, SUBURBAN, TRAVERSE AND EQUINOX TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS COLORADO TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 1, 2 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 3 EXTENDED CAB 2WD EXTENDED CAB 4x4 CREW CAB 2WD CREW CAB 4x4 2.5L 4-cylinder 4.10 8,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 3.6L V6 3.42 12,000 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 7,000 3.6L V6 with Trailering Package 3.42 12,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-cylinder 3.42 12,700 7,700 7,600 7,700 7,600 3.6L V6 with Trailering Package (ZR2) 3.42 10,300 — 5,000 — 5,000 Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-cylinder (ZR2) 3.42 10,700 — 5,000 — 5,000 SUBURBAN 4WD Colorado Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-cylinder Extended Cab models are available for fleet and government orders only. TAHOE/SUBURBAN TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 1 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 3 TAHOE 2WD SUBURBAN 2WD TAHOE 4WD EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package 3.42 14,000 8,600 8,300 8,400 8,000 EcoTec3 5.3L V8 3.08 12,000 6,600 6,300 6,400 6,000 EcoTec3 6.2L V8 3.23 14,000 8,400 — 8,100 — When using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs. with a 600-lb. trailer tongue weight. A weight-distributing hitch and sway control are required for trailer tongue weights greater than 600 lbs. TRAVERSE TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 1 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 3 FWD AWD 3.6L V6 SIDI FWD 3.6L V6 SIDI AWD 3.49 3.49 10,030 10,250 5,000 — — 5,000 When using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs. with a 500-lb. trailer tongue weight. A weight-distributing hitch and sway control are required for trailer weights greater than 5,000 lbs. EQUINOX TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 1 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 3 FWD AWD 1.5L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder FWD 1.5L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder AWD 2.0L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder FWD 2.0L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder AWD 1.6L turbo-diesel 4-cylinder FWD 1.6L turbo-diesel 4-cylinder AWD 3.50 3.87 3.17 3.17 2.89 2.89 5,247 5,467 7,694 7,694 5,687 5,687 1,500 — 3,500 — 1,500 — — 1,500 — 3,500 — 1,500 Weight-distributing hitch and sway control not required. NOTES ON COLORADO, TAHOE AND SUBURBAN Trailer weight The standard Heavy-Duty Trailering Package (K5L) includes NOTES ON TRAVERSE Trailer weight ratings are calculated ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for auxiliary external transmission fluid cooler and engine oil assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. cooler (not available on Colorado). achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the trailer weight cargo will reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow. NOTES ON EQUINOX Trailer tongue weight should be 10% to 15% your vehicle can tow. See your Chevrolet dealer for additional See your Chevrolet dealer for additional details. Trailer tongue of total loaded trailer weight (up to 350 lbs.). Addition of trailer details. Trailer tongue weight should be 10% to 15% of total weight should be 10% to 15% of total loaded trailer weight tongue weight must not cause vehicle weights to exceed loaded trailer weight (up to 500 lbs.). Addition of trailer tongue (up to 1,000 lbs.). Addition of trailer tongue weight must not Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle weight must not cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Weight Rating (GVWR). Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). (GVWR). Maximum trailer weight rating requires the factoryinstalled Trailering Package. 1 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. 2 Excludes ZR2. 3 Gross Combination Weight Rating. 14 EXPRESS PASSENGER VAN AND EXPRESS CARGO VAN TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS EXPRESS PASSENGER VAN TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 1 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 2 2500 3500 3500 EXTENDED WHEELBASE 6,100 4.3L V6 3.42 13,000 6,500 6,500 Vortec 6.0L V8 3.42 16,000 9,400 9,400 9,100 Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 3.42 13,000 6,100 6,000 5,700 EXPRESS CARGO VAN TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS1 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 2 2500 2500 EXTENDED WHEELBASE 3500 3500 EXTENDED WHEELBASE 4.3L V6 3.42 13,000 7,200 6,900 7,200 7,000 Vortec 6.0L V8 3.42 16,000 10,000 9,800 10,000 9,900 Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 3.42 13,000 6,800 6,500 6,800 6,500 NOTES ON EXPRESS Trailer tongue weight should be 10% to 15% of total loaded trailer weight (up to 1,000 lbs.). Addition of trailer tongue weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The standard base cooling system includes all content required to attain maximum trailer weight rating. No optional cooling equipment is available. The Heavy-Duty Trailering Equipment Package (Z82) includes trailer hitch platform and 7-wire trailer wiring harness. 1 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. 2 Gross Combination Weight Rating. When using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs. with a 600-lb. tongue weight. A weight-distributing hitch and sway control are required for trailer weights greater than 5,000 lbs. 15 BOX DELETE, LOW CAB FORWARD, CHASSIS CAB AND EXPRESS CUTAWAY GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATINGS COLORADO BOX DELETE SILVERADO 3500HD BOX DELETE ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 3.6L V6 with Trailering Package 3.42 12,000 6.0L V8 3.73 16,600 6.0L V8 4.10 21,100 6.6L Duramax Diesel V8 (SRW) 3.73 25,300 6.6L Duramax Diesel V8 (DRW) 3.73 31,300 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 6.0L V8 3.73 16,600 6.0L V8 4.10 21,100 6.6L Duramax Diesel V8 3.73 31,300 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 4.3L V6 3.42 13,000 Vortec 6.0L FlexFuel V8 3.42 3.73 4.10 16,000 16,000 20,000 Available on Work Truck Extended Cab 2WD only. Requires 3.6L DOHC V6 engine, Trailering Package and automatic locking rear differential. SILVERADO 1500 BOX DELETE Available on WT, LT, LTZ Regular, Double or Crew Cab models. ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 5.3L V8 3.08 12,000 5.3L V8 3.42 15,000 Available on WT, LS or LT Regular Cab models. SILVERADO 2500HD BOX DELETE ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 6.0L V8 3.73 16,600 6.0L V8 4.10 21,100 6.6L Duramax Diesel 3.73 25,300 Available on WT, LT, LTZ Regular, Double or Crew Cab models. LOW CAB FORWARD MODEL ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR 3500 6.0L V8 4.10 18,000 3500 HD 3.0L Turbo-Diesel 4.10 19,000 4500 6.0L V8 4.30 20,500 4500HD 5.2L Turbo-Diesel 4.56 20,500 4500XD 5.2L Turbo-Diesel 4.77 22,000 5500HD 5.2L Turbo-Diesel 5.12 23,950 5500XD 5.2L Turbo-Diesel 5.57 25,500 6500XD 5.2L Turbo-Diesel 6.17 30,000 SILVERADO 3500HD CHASSIS CAB Available on WT or LT Regular Cab or Crew Cab models. EXPRESS CUTAWAY Available on 3500 or 4500 models. NOTES ON BOX DELETE, CHASSIS CABS AND EXPRESS Because the GCWR is calculated for a line of vehicles, CUTAWAYS: TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS AND GROSS rather than an individual load situation, some standardized COMBINATION WEIGHT RATINGS Chevrolet engineers perform assumptions are made. First, the base curb weight of that extensive testing of acceleration, handling, braking, and type of vehicle is used (the weight of a standard equipped thermal and structural performance to determine the Gross vehicle without any options). Second, it is assumed that there Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) for your vehicle. The GCWR is only one person in the vehicle (the driver) who weighs 150 lbs. is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. You should not exceed the GCWR of your vehicle when you tow a trailer. 16 DINGHY TOWING DINGHY TOWING Many motor home drivers like to dinghy-tow 9. Cover the negative battery post with a nonconducting 3. Firmly apply the parking brake, start the engine and a smaller vehicle as they travel. The chart below shows which Chevrolet vehicles can be dinghy-towed without a dolly or trailer and with all four wheels on the ground. Rear-wheeldrive and all-wheel-drive trucks should not be dinghy-towed. shift the transmission to Neutral. Caution: Shifting the material and prevent any contact between the negative transmission to Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll battery terminal and the negative battery cable. Notice: and may cause personal injury. If power is provided by accidental contact of the cable and terminals, damage to the towed vehicle may result, 4. Shift the transfer case to Neutral. Caution: Shifting the Towed vehicles (or dollies or trailers carrying them) should which would not be covered under the New Vehicle transfer case to Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll, even have a separate functional braking system. Limited Warranty. if the transmission is in Park (automatic), and may cause 10. Verify the steering column is unlocked. personal injury. DINGHY TOWING SETUP PROCEDURE Use extra caution 5. Check for transfer case Neutral by shifting transmission to whenever towing another vehicle. Do not exceed the towing 11. R  elease the parking brake only after verifying the towed vehicle is attached to the towing vehicle. Reverse, then Drive, and verify that there is no engagement. vehicle’s ratings such as the gross combination weight rating 12. The ignition key must remain in the towed vehicle. 6. While the transmission is in Drive, turn the ignition key (GCWR) by adding the weight of the dinghy-towed vehicle or Manually lock the doors and use second key for access. to Accessory. vehicle damage may result. 7. Shift the transmission to Park. 8. D  epower the vehicle by removing the negative cable at the SPECIFIC DINGHY TOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR COLORADO battery. This procedure must be followed or the steering AND SILVERADO 4x4 MODELS WITH A 2-SPEED TRANSFER column could be damaged. CASE (WITH A NEUTRAL AND A 4-LOW POSITION): NOTE ON DINGHY TOWING If equipped with Keyless Access, keep the RKE transmitter outside of the vehicle, and manually lock doors. Access the vehicle as if it has a dead 1. T  ow only in a forward direction. Position the vehicle to RKE transmitter battery, by using the key in the door lock. be towed behind the towing vehicle. DISCONNECTING THE TOWED VEHICLE 2. Securely attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle. 1. Leave the truck connected to the tow vehicle. 2. Connect the battery. 3. Set the parking brake and place transmission in Park. 4. Shift the transfer case to 2 HI. 5. Disconnect the truck from the towing vehicle. 6. Reset any lost presets. FLAT (DINGHY) TOWING CAPABILITY BOLT EV CAMARO COLORADO CORVETTE CRUZE EQUINOX EXPRESS IMPALA MALIBU SILVERADO SONIC SPARK SS SUBURBAN TAHOE TRAVERSE TRAX VOLT 2WD No No No No Yes 1 Yes 2 No No Yes No Yes 3 Yes 1 No No No No No No 4x4/4WD — — Yes — — — — — — Yes — — — Yes 4 Yes 4 — — — AWD — — — — — Yes — — — — — — — — — No No — 5 1 With manual transmission only. 2 1.5L and 1.6L diesel models. 3 All models except RS with automatic transmission. 4 Requires available 2-speed transfer case. 5 1.6L diesel models. 17 CLOSING REMARKS TRAILERING WITH YOUR CHEVROLET Chevrolet vehicles are WORDS ABOUT THIS GUIDE We have tried to make this guide built strong and durable to handle the demands of trailering. comprehensive and factual. We reserve the right, however, to Certain equipment that prepares a Chevrolet vehicle for make changes at any time and without notice in prices, colors, trailering is standard: a large fuel tank, a high-capacity materials, equipment, specifications, models and availability. alternator and a front stabilizer bar. For other available Information may have been updated since the time of trailering-related equipment, talk to your dealer. You’ll need publication. Please check with your Chevrolet dealer for a hitch, of course, and a wide selection of hitch types are complete details. Chevrolet reserves the right to lengthen or available, either as factory equipment or from your dealer. In shorten the model year for any product for any reason, or to addition, if you plan to tow frequently, you should equip your start and end model years at different times. Chevrolet vehicles Chevrolet vehicle with the available Trailering Package. This are equipped with engines produced by GM Powertrain or other package includes a trailer hitch platform and an electrical suppliers to General Motors worldwide. Allison is a registered harness. Also required with this package are a hitch ball, trademark of Allison Transmission, Inc. GM, the GM logo, a mounting head, and possibly weight-distributing and Chevrolet, the Chevrolet logo, and the slogans, emblems, anti-sway assemblies; these are available through aftermarket vehicle model names, vehicle body designs and other marks sources. Please carefully review your Chevrolet Vehicle appearing in this guide are the trademarks and/or service Owner’s Manual for important safety information about marks of General Motors, its subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors. trailering with your vehicle. ©2017 General Motors. All rights reserved.