GMC SIERRA DENALI 2017 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: GMC, Model Year: 2017, Model line: SIERRA DENALI, Model: GMC SIERRA DENALI 2017Pages: 511, PDF Size: 6.88 MB
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Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8, 6-speed automatic
transmission – Gooseneck/
Fifth-Wheel Trailer 3.42 4 082 kg (9,000 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatic
transmission – Gooseneck/
Fifth-Wheel Trailer 3.42 4 173 kg (9,200 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatic
transmission with Enhanced
Towing Package 3.42 4 899 kg (10,800 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8 – Conventional Trailer 3.73 4 944 kg (10,900 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8 – Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel
Trailer 3.73 4 899 kg (10,800 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V8 – Conventional Trailer 3.23 4 128 kg (9,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 – Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel
Trailer 3.23 3 901 kg (8,600 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 – Conventional Trailer 3.42 5 352 kg (11,800 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
6.2L V8 – Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel
Trailer 3.42 5 126 kg (11,300 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
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Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box
4.3L V6 3.42 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb)
5.3L V8 – Conventional Trailer 3.08 2 767 kg (6,100 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 – Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel
Trailer 3.08 2 722 kg (6,000 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 – Conventional Trailer 3.42 4 128 kg (9,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 6-speed automatic
transmission – Gooseneck/
Fifth-Wheel Trailer 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatic
transmission – Gooseneck/
Fifth-Wheel Trailer 3.42 3 765 kg (8,300 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatic
transmission with Enhanced
Towing Package 3.42 4 853 kg (10,700 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8 – Conventional Trailer 3.73 4 899 kg (10,800 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8 – Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel
Trailer 3.73 4 853 kg (10,700 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V8 – Conventional Trailer 3.23 4 128 kg (9,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
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Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
6.2L V8 – Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel
Trailer 3.23 3 719 kg (8,200 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 – Conventional Trailer 3.42 5 307 kg (11,700 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
6.2L V8 – Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel
Trailer 3.42 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 automatic
transmission with Enhanced
Towing Package 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)
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Driving and Operating 3331500/2500/3500 Series Pickups – SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
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)
6.0L V8 – Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 – Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 577 kg (14,500 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 445 kg (9,800 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 – Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 – Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 486 kg (14,300 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
2500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 672 kg (10,300 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (RPO UB7) 3.73 4 627 kg (10,200 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 – Conventional Trailer 4.10 6 577 kg (14,500 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 – Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 713 kg (14,800 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
2500 Series 2WD Double Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 491 kg (9,900 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 – Conventional Trailer 4.10 6 532 kg (14,400 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
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Weight (c) GCWR (a)
6.0L V8 – Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 532 kg (14,400 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 – Conventional Trailer 4.10 6 486 kg (14,300 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 – Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 441 kg (14,200 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
2500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 – Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 – Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 441 kg (14,200 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 – Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 – Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
2500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 – Conventional Trailer 4.10 6 577 kg (14,500 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 – Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 577 kg (14,500 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
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Driving and Operating 3351500/2500/3500 Series Pickups – SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
2500 Series 4WD Double Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 354 kg (9,600 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 – Conventional Trailer 4.10 6 396 kg (14,100 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 – Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 396 kg (14,100 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 – Conventional Trailer 4.10 6 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 – Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
3500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 581 kg (10,100 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 577 kg (14,500 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 445 kg (9,800 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 486 kg (14,300 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 – Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 441 kg (14,200 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
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Weight (c) GCWR (a)
3500 Series 2WD Double Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 441 kg (14,200 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)
Fifth-Wheel Trailer 3.73 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 Trailer 4.10 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 Trailer 4.10 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)
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Driving and Operating 3371500/2500/3500 Series Pickups – SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
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 Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 – Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
3500 Series 4WD Double Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 082 kg (9,000 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 123 kg (13,500 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 173 kg (9,200 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)
Conventional Trailer 4.10 6 214 kg (13,700 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 3 992 kg (8,800 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 033 kg (13,300 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
3500 Series Chassis Cab 2WD/4WD
6.0L V8 3.73 (d) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
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Weight (c) GCWR (a)
6.0L V8 4.10 (d) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
(a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle
and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be
exceeded.
(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 of
GCWR, GVWR, and RGAWR.
(d) Maximum Trailer Weight cannot be provided because total vehicle weight is unknown.
Ask your dealer for trailering
information or advice.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (1) of any trailer is
very important because it is also
part of the vehicle weight. The
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
includes the curb weight of the
vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and
the people who will be riding in the
vehicle as well as trailer tongue
weight. Vehicle options, equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle
reduce the amount of tongue weight
the vehicle can carry, which will also
reduce the trailer weight the vehicle
can tow.
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Driving and Operating 339Trailer tongue weight (1) should be
10-15% and fifth-wheel or
gooseneck kingpin weight should be
15-25% of the loaded trailer
weight (2) up to the maximums for
vehicle series and hitch type. Vehicle Series Hitch Type Maximum Tongue
Weight
1500 Weight-Carrying 318 kg (700 lb)
1500 Weight-Distributing 567 kg (1,250 lb)
2500/3500
Standard Box Weight-Carrying or
Weight-Distributing 680 kg (1,500 lb)
2500/
3500 Long Box Weight-Carrying or
Weight-Distributing 907 kg (2,000 lb)
2500 Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck 1 361 kg (3,000 lb)
3500 Single Rear
Wheels Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck 1 814 kg (4,000 lb)
3500 Dual Rear
Wheels Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck 2 495 kg (5,500 lb)
Do not exceed the maximum
allowable tongue weight for the
vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch
extension that will position the hitch
ball closest to the vehicle. This will
help reduce the effect of trailer
tongue weight on the rear axle.
Trailer rating may be limited by the
vehicle's ability to carry tongue
weight. Tongue or kingpin weight
cannot cause the vehicle to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating). See “ Total
Weight on the Vehicle's Tires ” later
in this section.
After loading the trailer, weigh the
trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they are not, adjustments
might be made by moving some
items around in the trailer.