2004 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 238

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. The following chart shows how much your trailer can weigh, based upon vehicle model and options. Vehicle 4300 V6 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.42 3.73 Maximum Trailer Weight G1500 Cargo Van 2WD 4,400 lbs. (1 996 kg) 6,600 lbs. (2 994 kg) GCWR 9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) Vehicle 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 Maximum Trailer Weight H1500 Cargo Van AWD 6,600 lbs. (2 994 kg) GCWR 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) Vehicle 4300 V6 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.42 3.73 Maximum Trailer Weight G1500 Passenger Van 2WD 4,000 lbs. (1 814 kg) 6,400 lbs. (2 903 kg) GCWR 9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) 4-40