2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 237

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 your vehicle model and options. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. The weight of the trailer tongue also affects trailering capacity. See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue" next. Maximum Trailer Weight 5,200 lbs. (2 361 kg) 5,200 lbs. (2 361 kg) GCWR** Vehicle* 4WD Crew Cab® 4.3L V6/Auto. Trans. Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg) * If your vehicle is equipped with RPO V4A (Xtreme™ Sport Appearance Package), your vehicle was neither intended nor designed to tow a trailer. For more information on RPO codes, see Service Parts Identification Label on page 5-104. **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 your vehicle should not be exceeded. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 4-53