1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 250

yellowblue Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. D Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. D Use only the correct hooks. With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with sling-type equipment, wheel lift equipment or car carrier equipment. Two-Wheel-Drive vehicle towing limits for sling-type equipment and wheel lift equipment: D Front Towing -- 35 mph (55km/h) for 50 miles (80 km) D Rear Towing -- 55 mph (88km/h) or legal speed limit and the distance is unlimited. Four-Wheel-Drive vehicles must have the transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) and the towing limits for sling-type equipment and wheel lift equipment: D Front Towing -- 55 mph (88 km/h) or legal speed limit and distance is unlimited D Rear Towing -- 35 mph (55 km/h) for 50 miles (80 km). Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. 5-8