Use one of the following charts to determine how much
your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle
model and options.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the
driver and one passenger are in the tow vehicle and it
has all the required trailering equipment. The weight
of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo
in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the
maximum trailer weight.
Above the 5,000 lbs. (2 268 kg) trailer rating, the
handling/trailering suspension is required on
C-1500 models and the handling/trailering or off-road
suspension is required on K-1500 models.
Vehicle*
Axle Ratio
Maximum Trailer Weight
GCWR
C-1500 Regular Cab Short Box (2WD)*
4300 V6 (Auto)
3.08
3.42
4,600 lbs. (2 087kg)
5,100 lbs. (2 313kg)
9,000 lbs. (4 082 kg)
9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg)
4300 V6 (Manual)
3.08
3.42
3,600 lbs. (1 633 kg)
4,100 lbs. (1 860 kg)
8,000 lbs. (3 628 kg)
8,500 lbs. (3 855 kg)
4800 V8 (Auto)
3.42
3.73
6,500 lbs. (2 948 kg)
7,500 lbs. (3 401 kg)
11,000 lbs. (4 994 kg)
12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg)
4800 V8 (Manual)
3.42
3.73
4,500 lbs. (2 041 kg)
5,500 lbs. (2 495 kg)
9,000 lbs. (4 082 kg)
10,000 lbs. (4 535 kg)
5300 V8
3.42
3.73
7,500 lbs. (3 401 kg)
8,500 lbs. (3 855 kg)
12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg)
13,000 lbs. (5 897 kg)
* Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
maximum.
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Summary of Contents for 2004 Silverado 1500 Pickup
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