2009 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 229
2009 Chevrolet Express Van Manual
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Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue" later in this section for more information. Vehicle G1500 Cargo Van 2WD 4.3L V6 5.3L V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.42 3.73 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. Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Maximum Trailer Weight 4,400 lbs (1 996 kg) 6,700 lbs (3 039 kg) 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg) 6,000 lbs (2 722 kg) 6,400 lbs 7,400 lbs 8,400 lbs 9,600 lbs (2 903 kg) (3 357 kg) (3 810 kg) (4 355 kg) GCWR* 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 12,000 lbs 13,000 lbs 14,000 lbs 16,000 lbs (5 443 kg) (5 897 kg) (6 350 kg) (7 257 kg) 4-29 H1500 Cargo Van AWD 5.3L V8 3.42 G1500 Passenger Van 2WD 5.3L V8 3.73 H1500 Passenger Van AWD 5.3L V8 3.73 G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 3.73 4.8L V8 4.10 3.73 6.0L V8 4.10