1999 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 193

yellowblue Three important considerations have to do with weight: Axle Engine Ratio 4.3L 3.42 3.73 5.0L 3.42 5.7L 3.42 3.73 4.3L 3.42 4.10 5.0L 3.42 5.7L 3.42 3.73 4.10 6.5L 3.73 4.10 5.7L 3.73 4.10 6.5L 3.73 4.10 7.4L 3.42 3.73 4.10 Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.) (kg) 4,000 (1816) 4,500 (2043) 5,000 (2270) 5,500 (2497) 6,500 (2951) 4,000 (1816) 4,000 (1816) 5,000 (2270) 5,500 (2497) 5,500 (2497) 7,000 (3178) 8,000 (3632) 8,000 (3632) 5,500 (2497) 7,000 (3178) 7,500 (3405) 7,500 (3405) 6,500 (2951) 8,000 (3632) 10,000 (4540) D the weight of the trailer, D the weight of the trailer tongue D and the weight on your vehicle's tires. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. The following chart shows how much your trailer can weigh, based upon vehicle model and options. Model G1500 G2500 G3500 4-31