towing CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2017 3.G Owner's Guide

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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer
3.42 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.735035kg (11,100lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.734990kg (11,000lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.234264kg (9,400lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.234082kg (9,000lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.425670kg (12,500lb) 8255kg (18,200lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.425307kg (11,700lb) 8255kg (18,200lb)
1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box
4.3L V63.232449kg (5,400lb) 4990kg (11,000lb)
5.3L V83.082858kg (6,300lb) 5443kg (12,000lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.424218kg (9,300lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)

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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8, 6-speed automatictransmission–Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.42 3 901 kg (8,600 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission–Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage–Conventional Trailer
3.42 4 944 kg (10,900 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer
3.42 4 808 kg (10,600 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.734990kg (11,000lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.734853kg (10,700lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.234218kg (9,300lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.233856kg (8,500lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.425398kg (11,900lb) 8029kg (17,700lb)

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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.42 4 808 kg (10,600 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box (b)
4.3L V6 3.23 2 495 kg (5,500 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.08 2 903 kg (6,400 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 6-speed automatictransmission3.42 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission3.42 4 218 kg (9,300 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage
3.42 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8 3.73 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V83.234218kg (9,300lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V83.425670kg (12,500lb) 8255kg (18,200lb)
1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box
4.3L V63.232676kg (5,900lb) 4990kg (11,000lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.083084kg (6,800lb) 5443kg (12,000lb)

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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission–Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.42 4 173 kg (9,200 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage
3.42 4 899 kg (10,800 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.734944kg (10,900lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.734899kg (10,800lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.234128kg (9,100lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.233901kg (8,600lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.425352kg (11,800lb) 8029kg (17,700lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.425126kg (11,300lb) 8029kg (17,700lb)
1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box
4.3L V63.423175kg (7,000lb) 5806kg (12,800lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.082767kg (6,100lb) 5443kg (12,000lb)

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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.08 2 722 kg (6,000 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.424128kg (9,100lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
5.3L V8, 6-speed automatictransmission–Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.423674kg (8,100lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission–Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.423765kg (8,300lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage
3.424853kg (10,700lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.734899kg (10,800lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.734853kg (10,700lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.234128kg (9,100lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.233719kg (8,200lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.425307kg (11,700lb) 8029kg (17,700lb)

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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.42 4 763 kg (10,500 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Short Box (b)
4.3L V6 3.42 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb)
5.3L V8 3.08 2 767 kg (6,100 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.42 4 128 kg (9,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage
3.42 4 899 kg (10,800 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8 3.73 4 899 kg (10,800 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V8 3.23 4 128 kg (9,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 3.42 5 307 kg (11,700 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box
4.3L V6 3.42 3 357 kg (7,400 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb)
5.3L V8 3.08 2 948 kg (6,500 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.42 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
2500 Series 2WD Double Cab Standard Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)

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Total Weight on the Vehicle's
Tires
Be sure the vehicle's tires areinflated to the inflation pressuresfound on the Certification/Tire labelon the center pillar or seeVehicleLoad Limits0259.Makesurenottoexceed the GVWR limit for thevehicle, or the RGAWR, with the towvehicle and trailer fully loaded forthe trip including the weight of thetrailer tongue. If using aweight-distributing hitch, make surenot to exceed the RGAWR beforeapplying the weight distributionspring bars.
Weight of the Trailering
Combination
It is important that the combinationof the tow vehicle and trailer doesnot exceed any of its weightratings—GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR,Trailer Weight Rating, or TongueWeight. The only way to be sure it is
not exceeding any of these ratingsis to weigh the tow vehicle andtrailer combination, fully loaded forthe trip, getting individual weightsfor each of these items.
Towing Equipment
Hitches
The correct hitch equipment helpsmaintain combination control. Manytrailers can be towed with aweight-carrying hitch which simplyfeatures a coupler latched to thehitch ball, or a tow eye latched to apintle hook. Other trailers mayrequire a weight-distributing hitchthat uses spring bars to distributethe trailer tongue weight among thetow vehicle and trailer axles.Fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitchesmay also be used. See“Weight ofthe Trailer Tongue”underTr a i l e rTo w i n g0318for rating limits withvarious hitch types.
If a step-bumper hitch will be used,the bumper could be damaged insharp turns. Make sure thereis ample room when turning to avoidcontact between the trailer and thebumper.
Consider using sway controls withany trailer. Ask a traileringprofessional about sway controls orrefer to the trailer manufacturer'srecommendations and instructions.
Weight-Distributing Hitch and
Adjustment
Aweight-distributinghitchmaybeuseful with some trailers. Use thefollowing guidelines to determine if aweight-distributing hitch shouldbe used.

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pickups. Trailer pin box extensionsand sliding fifth-wheel hitchassemblies can help this condition.There should be at least 15 cm (6 in)of clearance between the top of thepickup box and the bottom of thetrailer shelf that extends overthe box.
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between thevehicle and the trailer. Cross thesafety chains under the tongue ofthe trailer to help prevent the tonguefrom contacting the road if itbecomes separated from the hitch.Instructions about safety chainsmay be provided by the hitchmanufacturer or by the trailermanufacturer. If the trailer beingtowed weighs up to 2 271 kg(5,000 lb) with a factory-installedstep bumper, safety chains may beattached to the attaching points onthe bumper; otherwise, safetychains should be attached to holeson the trailer hitch platform. Alwaysleave just enough slack so thecombination can turn. Never allowsafety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Aloadedtrailerthatweighsmorethan 900 kg (2,000 lb) must beequipped with its own brake system,with brakes working on all axles.Trailer braking equipmentconforming to Canadian StandardsAssociation (CSA) requirementCAN3-D313, or its equivalent, isrecommended.
State and local regulations may alsorequire the trailer to have its ownbraking system if loaded above acertain threshold.
Be sure to read and follow theinstructions for the trailer brakes sothey are installed, adjusted, andmaintained properly.
Do not tap into the vehicle'shydraulic brake system.
Auxiliary Battery
The auxiliary battery provision canbe used to supply electrical powerto additional equipment that may beadded, such as a slide-in camper.If equipped, this relay will be on thedriver side of the vehicle, next to theunderhood electrical center.
Be sure to follow the properinstallation instructions included withany electrical equipment that isinstalled.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment on
for extended periods will drain the
battery. Always turn off electrical
equipment when not in use and
do not use equipment that
exceeds the maximum amperage
rating of 30 amps for the auxiliary
battery provision.
Trailer Wiring Harness
The vehicle is equipped with one ofthe following wiring harnesses fortowing a trailer or hauling a slide-incamper.
Basic Trailer Wiring
All regular, double cab, and crewcab pickups have a seven-wiretrailer towing harness.

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.There is a fault present in thewiring to the trailer brakes (aCHECK TRAILER WIRINGmessage will also display onthe DIC).
.The ITBC system is not workingdue to a fault (a SERVICETRAILER BRAKE SYSTEMmessage will also display inthe DIC).
Manual Trailer Brake Apply
The Manual Trailer Brake ApplyLever is used to apply the trailer’selectric brakes independent of thevehicle’sbrakes.Slidingthelevertothe left will apply only the trailerbrakes. Use this lever to adjustTrailer Gain to properly adjust thepower output to the trailer brakes.
The trailer's and the vehicle's brakelamps will come on when eithervehicle brakes or manual trailerbrakes are applied.
Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure
Trailer Gain should be set for aspecific trailering condition and mustbe adjusted anytime vehicle loading,trailer loading, or road surfaceconditions change.
{Warning
Trailer brakes that are
over-gained or under-gained may
not stop the vehicle and the trailer
as intended and can result in a
crash. Always follow the
instructions to set the Trailer Gain
for the proper trailer stopping
performance.
Use the following to adjust TrailerGain for each towing condition:
1. Drive the vehicle with the trailerattached on a level roadsurface representative of thetowing condition and free oftraffic at about 32 to 40 km/h(20 to 25 mph) and fully applythe Manual Trailer Brake ApplyLever.
Adjusting Trailer Gain atspeeds lower than 32 to40 km/h (20 to 25 mph) mayresult in an incorrect gainsetting.
2. Adjust the Trailer Gain, usingthe Trailer Gain AdjustmentButtons, to just below the pointof trailer wheel lock-up,indicated by trailer wheelsqueal or tire smoke when atrailer wheel locks.
Trailer wheel lock-up may notoccur if towing a heavily loadedtrailer. In this case, adjust theTrailer Gain to the highestallowable setting for the towingcondition.
3. Readjust Trailer Gain anytimevehicle loading, trailer loading,or road surface conditionschange or if trailer wheellock-up is noticed at any timewhile towing.

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AGMdealermaybeabletodiagnose and repair problems withthe trailer. However, any diagnosisand repair of the trailer is notcovered under the vehicle warranty.Contact your trailer dealer forassistance with trailer repairs andtrailer warranty information.
Trailer Sway
Control (TSC)
Vehicles with StabiliTrak have aTrailer Sway Control (TSC) feature.Trailer sway is unintendedside-to-side motion of a trailer whilebeing towed. If the vehicle is towingatrailerandtheTSCdetectsthatsway is increasing, the vehiclebrakes are selectively applied ateach wheel, to help reduceexcessive trailer sway. If the vehicleis equipped with the IntegratedTrailer Brake Control (ITBC) system,and the trailer has the electricactuated brake system, StabiliTrakmay also apply the trailer brakes.
If TSC is enabled, the TractionControl System (TCS)/StabiliTrakwarning light will flash on theinstrument cluster. Vehicle speedmust be reduced. If trailer swaycontinues, StabiliTrak can reduceengine torque to help slow thevehicle. SeeTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l /Electronic Stability Control0295.
{Warning
Even if the vehicle is equipped
with TSC, trailer sway could result
in loss of control and the vehicle
could crash. If excessive trailer
sway is detected, slow down to a
safe speed. Check the trailer and
vehicle to help correct possible
causes. These could include an
improperly or overloaded trailer,
unrestrained cargo, improper
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Warning (Continued)
trailer hitch configuration,
excessive vehicle-trailer speed,
or improperly inflated or incorrect
vehicle or trailer tires. SeeTo w i n g
Equipment0335for trailer ratings
and hitch setup
recommendations.
Adding non-dealer accessories canaffect the vehicle performance.SeeAccessories andModifications0352.