2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Owner's Manual - Page 387

Driving and Operating Vehicle 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 Maximum Trailer Weight 3 946 kg (8,700 lbs) 5 987 kg (13,200 lbs) GCWR (a) 9-103 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) (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) Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 680 kg (1,500 lbs) maximum. (c) This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers. (d) Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 361 kg (3,000 lbs) maximum. (e) Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 587 kg (3,500 lbs) maximum. Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑4 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5 for more information. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) 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,