1996 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 175

Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with your trailer attached, so that you won't go over the GVWR or the GAWR. You'll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes. For more information, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Towing a Trailer If you don't use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example,if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not workwell or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in thissection. Ask your GM dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. -- Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab General Motors is aware that some vehicle owners may consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed. However, we recommend that conversions of this type not be done to pickups. Owners should be aware that?as manufactured, there itre differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which may affect vehicle safety. For specific information on this pickup, contact the C M Zone Office for your area. (See the "Warranty and Owner Assistance'' booklet for Zone Office.)