2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 372

Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR C-3500 Extended Cab (2WD) 6000 V8 4.10 9,700 lbs (4 400 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)** 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel (Manual) 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)** 23,500 lbs (10 659 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel (Auto) 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 23,500 lbs (10 659 kg) C-3500 Crew Cab (2WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 9,400 lbs (4 264 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 8100 V8 4.10 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)** 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel (Manual) 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)** 23,500 lbs (10 659 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel (Auto) 3.73 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 23,500 lbs (10 659 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) maximum. ** Limited to 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) with weight distributing hitch. Vehicle* Axle Ratio K-3500 Regular Cab (4WD) 6000 V8 Dual 4.10 Rear Wheel 6000 V8 Single 4.10 Rear Wheel 8100 V8 Dual 4.10 Rear Wheel 8100 V8 Single 4.10 Rear Wheel Maximum Trailer Weight 9,800 lbs (4 445 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) GCWR 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) 4-82