2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 364

Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are 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. Above the 5,000 lbs. (2 268 kg) trailer rating, the handling/trailering suspension is required on C-1500 models and the handling/trailering or off-road suspension is required on K-1500 models. Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-1500 Regular Cab Short Box (2WD)* 3.08 4,600 lbs. (2 087kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 082 kg) 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.42 5,100 lbs. (2 313kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg) 3.08 3,600 lbs. (1 633 kg) 8,000 lbs. (3 628 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.42 4,100 lbs. (1 860 kg) 8,500 lbs. (3 855 kg) 3.42 6,500 lbs. (2 948 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 994 kg) 4800 V8 (Auto) 3.73 7,500 lbs. (3 401 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 3.42 4,500 lbs. (2 041 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 082 kg) 4800 V8 (Manual) 3.73 5,500 lbs. (2 495 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 535 kg) 3.42 7,500 lbs. (3 401 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 5300 V8 3.73 8,500 lbs. (3 855 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 897 kg) * Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) maximum. 4-74