trailer CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2017 3.G Service Manual

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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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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.105897kg (13,000lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106577kg (14,500lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box
6.0L V83.734445kg (9,800lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.105897kg (13,000lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106486kg (14,300lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V83.734672kg (10,300lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8 (RPO UB7)3.734627kg (10,200lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.106577kg (14,500lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106713kg (14,800lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 2WD Double Cab Long Box
6.0L V83.734491kg (9,900lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.106532kg (14,400lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106532kg (14,400lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box
6.0L V83.734400kg (9,700lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)

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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.106486kg (14,300lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106441kg (14,200lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box
6.0L V83.734400kg (9,700lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.105897kg (13,000lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106441kg (14,200lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box
6.0L V83.734309kg (9,500lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.105897kg (13,000lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106350kg (14,000lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V83.734536kg (10,000lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.106577kg (14,500lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106577kg (14,500lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 4WD Double Cab Long Box
6.0L V83.734354kg (9,600lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.106396kg (14,100lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)

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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106396kg (14,100lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box
6.0L V83.734264kg (9,400lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.106305kg (13,900lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106305kg (13,900lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
3500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)3.734581kg (10,100lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)4.106577kg (14,500lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)3.734445kg (9,800lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)4.106486kg (14,300lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box
6.0L V83.734400kg (9,700lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.105897kg (13,000lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106441kg (14,200lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
3500 Series 2WD Double Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)3.734400kg (9,700lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)4.106441kg (14,200lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)

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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)Fifth-Wheel Trailer3.73 4 218 kg (9,300 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 260 kg (13,800 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 354 kg (9,600 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)Conventional Trailer4.10 6 396 kg (14,100 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 173 kg (9,200 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 214 kg (13,700 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
3500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 445 kg (9,800 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)Conventional Trailer4.10 6 486 kg (14,300 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.105897kg (13,000lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)

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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106305kg (13,900lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
3500 Series 4WD Double Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)3.734264kg (9,400lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)4.106305kg (13,900lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)3.734082kg (9,000lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)4.106123kg (13,500lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)3.734173kg (9,200lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)Conventional Trailer4.106214kg (13,700lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)3.733992kg (8,800lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)4.106033kg (13,300lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
3500 Series Chassis Cab 2WD/4WD
6.0L V83.73(d)14 107 kg (31,100 lb)
6.0L V84.10(d)14 107 kg (31,100 lb)

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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
(a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicleand trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not beexceeded.(b) This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers.(c) For pickup box delete vehicles, choose an appropriate hitch and load the truck and trailer within the limits ofGCWR, GVWR, and RGAWR.(d) Maximum Trailer Weight cannot be provided because total vehicle weight is unknown.
Ask your dealer for traileringinformation or advice.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (1) of any trailer isvery important because it is alsopart of the vehicle weight. TheGross Vehicle Weight (GVW)includes the curb weight of thevehicle, any cargo carried in it, andthe people who will be riding in thevehicle as well as trailer tongueweight. Vehicle options, equipment,passengers and cargo in the vehiclereduce the amount of tongue weight
the vehicle can carry, which will alsoreduce the trailer weight the vehiclecan tow.
Trailer tongue weight (1) should be10-15% and fifth-wheel orgooseneck kingpin weight should be15-25% of the loaded trailerweight (2) up to the maximums forvehicle series and hitch type.

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Vehicle Series Hitch TypeMaximum TongueWeight
1500Weight-Carrying363 kg (800 lb)
1500Weight-Distributing 567 kg (1,250 lb)
2500/3500Standard BoxWeight-Carrying orWeight-Distributing680 kg (1,500 lb)
2500/3500 Long BoxWeight-Carrying orWeight-Distributing907 kg (2,000 lb)
2500Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck 1 361 kg (3,000 lb)
3500 Single RearWheelsFifth-Wheel Gooseneck 1 814 kg (4,000 lb)
3500 Dual RearWheelsFifth-Wheel Gooseneck 2 495 kg (5,500 lb)
Do not exceed the maximumallowable tongue weight for thevehicle. Choose the shortest hitchextension that will position the hitchball closest to the vehicle. This willhelp reduce the effect of trailertongue weight on the rear axle.
Trailer rating may be limited by thevehicle's ability to carry tongueweight. Tongue or kingpin weightcannot cause the vehicle to exceedthe GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) or the RGAWR (Rear GrossAxle Weight Rating). See“To t a lWeight on the Vehicle's Tires”laterin this section.
After loading the trailer, weigh thetrailer and then the tongue,separately, to see if the weights areproper. If they are not, adjustmentsmight be made by moving someitems around in the trailer.
If a cargo carrier is used in thetrailer hitch receiver, choose acarrier that positions the load asclose to the vehicle as possible.Make sure the total weight,including the carrier, is no more thanhalf of the maximum allowabletongue weight for the vehicle or227 kg (500 lb), whichever is less.

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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.