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Page 2: ...RAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 28 SILVERADO 1500 GOOSENECK 5TH WHEEL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 30 SILVERADO HD CONVENTIONAL AND GOOSENECK 5TH WHEEL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 33 COLORADO SUBURBAN AND TAHOE TRAILER WE...

Page 3: ...y a vehicle or use it for trailering carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner s Manual The weight of passengers cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow 0 2 000 4...

Page 4: ...lering Mirrors Click for more information Trailer Brake Controller Click for more information In Vehicle App Click for more information Heavy Duty Hitches Click for more information Camera Technologie...

Page 5: ...re available in a range of sizes Make sure that the diameter of your hitch ball matches your trailer coupler Also check that the ball meets or exceeds the gross trailer weight rating Weight Distributi...

Page 6: ...models Brake requirements vary by state consult state laws for actual requirements The most common trailer braking systems are surge brakes found primarily on boat trailers and electric brakes often...

Page 7: ...ating RGAWR or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or doorframe no labels on Silverado 4500 HD 5500 HD 6500 HD Make certai...

Page 8: ...passenger and all required trailering equipment This value represents the heaviest trailer the vehicle can tow but it may be necessary to reduce the trailer weight to stay within the GCWR GVWR maximu...

Page 9: ...Sway Sway refers to instability of the trailer relative to the tow vehicle and often results from improper weight distribution excessive speed or overloading Other factors that can cause sway are cro...

Page 10: ...bing a long steep grade run the engine at fast idle around 1500 rpm until the temperature gauge registers a normal reading With the vehicle in Park automatic transmission or Neutral manual transmissio...

Page 11: ...ilable when the vehicle is facing uphill in a forward gear or when facing downhill in Reverse The vehicle must come to a complete stop on a grade for Hill Start Assist to activate Integrated Trailer B...

Page 12: ...so you can more easily shift into gear after being parked on a steep grade Standard on Silverado HD Extendable Trailering Mirrors There are two levels of trailering mirrors available on Silverado 150...

Page 13: ...loss OnStar links to emergency services See onstar com for details and limitations Trailer Light Test To help you check that all of your truck and trailer lights are in working order this feature acti...

Page 14: ...Mobile App requires an active service plan Terms apply See onstar com for details and limitations Pre Departure Checklists Make sure everything is secure before hitting the open road with these built...

Page 15: ...rator You can control even more features with this groundbreaking technology Please see the video below for more details 1 iNCommand is provided by ASA Electronics and is designed to operate within 30...

Page 16: ...ut towing isn t about power alone Silverado offers 8 available cameras that give you up to 15 unique views And new for 2021 Silverado offers additional dynamic trailering features like available Jack...

Page 17: ...ith all trailers Customers can see their dealer for full details CAMERA POSITIONS Eight available cameras give you up to 15 views Front grille camera Side mirror cameras Bed View camera located by Cen...

Page 18: ...uck with available guidelines to assist with parking and tight maneuvers or to hitch a trailer Front Camera View Displays a view in front of the truck with available guidelines to assist with parking...

Page 19: ...ide Trailer View1 Allows the driver to monitor trailer contents or cargo using an available Chevrolet Accessory Camera that can be installed in the trailer Pic In Pic Side View1 Combines two views the...

Page 20: ...ERA VIEWS Front Camera View Rear Camera View Rear Camera Mirror Hitch View Bed View Front Top Down View Rear Top Down View Front Side View Rear Side View Bowl View Surround View TRAILER CAMERA VIEWS R...

Page 21: ...ER Inside Trailer View1 Rear Trailer View1 Transparent Trailer View1 Pic In Pic Side View1 Silverado HD offers a number of available cameras that can provide up to 15 unique views Use the chart below...

Page 22: ...nside Trailer View1 All All No Hitch View Conventional All No Bed View Gooseneck 5th Wheel All No Trailer App Preview Ensure the Chevrolet Accessory Cameras are connected and turn the vehicle off and...

Page 23: ...Country requires available Chevrolet Accessory trailer camera Available on Silverado HD LTZ requires LTZ Convenience Package II and Chevrolet Accessory trailer camera Requires conventional hitch and...

Page 24: ...Drive straight Excessive steering may extend calibration time Use good light Calibration should be attempted when there is enough light Set up in good weather Calibration during snow or heavy rain sh...

Page 25: ...tance features are no substitute for the driver s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner The driver should remain attentive to traffic surroundings and road conditions at all times Vis...

Page 26: ...g tight maneuvers Front Top Down View A top down view of the hood bumper and front tires for tight maneuvers in parking lots or along curbs Rear Side View Provides a line of sight down each side of th...

Page 27: ...es are no substitute for the driver s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner The driver should remain attentive to traffic surroundings and road conditions at all times Visibility weat...

Page 28: ...s Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR MODEL ENGINE GCWR LBS 2 MAX CONVENTIONAL TRAILER WEIGHT LBS 1 REGULAR CAB Long Bed 2WD 2 7L Turbo 14 500 9 600 4 3L V6 12 800 7 900 5 3L V8 L82 with 6 speed 15 000 10 000...

Page 29: ...800 11 400 Short Bed 4x4 2 7L Turbo 14 500 9 100 4 3L V6 12 800 7 400 5 3L V8 L82 with 6 speed 15 000 9 500 5 3L V8 L82 YK93 with 6 speed 15 000 9 500 5 3L V8 L84 with 8 speed 15 000 9 400 5 3L V8 L8...

Page 30: ...you calculate the maximum allowable payload and GVWR required for your fifth wheel trailering application The weight of any additional equipment and all passengers must be subtracted from the payload...

Page 31: ...er tongue loads so pay careful attention to the truck s payload capacity and Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating RGAWR Your Chevrolet dealer can help you calculate the maximum allowable payload and GVWR req...

Page 32: ...truck s payload capacity and Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating RGAWR Your Chevrolet dealer can help you calculate the maximum allowable payload and GVWR required for your fifth wheel trailering applicati...

Page 33: ...RGAWR or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gooseneck 5th Wheel Kingpin Weight Notes Gooseneck or fifth wheel kingpin weight should be 15 25 of the total loaded trailer weight The addition of trailer ki...

Page 34: ...ght Rating RGAWR or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gooseneck 5th Wheel Kingpin Weight Notes Gooseneck or fifth wheel kingpin weight should be 15 25 of the total loaded trailer weight The addition of...

Page 35: ...he hitch must be attached to the truck frame Do not use the pickup bed for additional support For proper kingpin tongue load distribution and control of the trailer the hitch must be mounted so the ki...

Page 36: ...The addition of trailer kingpin weight cannot cause vehicle to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating RGAWR or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR These ratings can be found on the certification label loc...

Page 37: ...ght Rating GVWR Gooseneck 5th Wheel Kingpin Weight Notes Gooseneck or fifth wheel kingpin weight should be 15 25 of the total loaded trailer weight The addition of trailer kingpin weight cannot cause...

Page 38: ...with an engine oil cooler KC4 and an oil to air transmission oil cooler KNP Trailer Tongue Weight Notes Trailer tongue weight should be 10 15 of total loaded trailer weight for conventional towing The...

Page 39: ...ch and includes spray on bedliner Not available with pickup bed delete General Trailering Notes Where available the Trailering Package Z82 provides a trailer hitch platform and a 7 pin sealed connecto...

Page 40: ...ORADO TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS LBS 1 ENGINE AXLE RATIO MAX GCWR2 EXTENDED CAB 2WD EXTENDED CAB 4x4 CREW CAB 2WD CREW CAB 4x4 2 5L 4 cylinder 4 10 8 500 3 500 3 500 3 500 3 6L V6 3 42 12 000 3 500 3 500...

Page 41: ...ully review the Trailering section of the Owner s Manual The weight of passengers cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow 2 Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR When properl...

Page 42: ...and sway control are required for trailer weights greater than 5 000 lbs EXPRESS CARGO VAN TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS LBS 1 ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR2 2500 2500 EXTENDED WHEELBASE 3500 3500 EXTENDED WHEELBA...

Page 43: ...1 6 6L V8 gas 3 73 24 000 Duramax 6 6L V8 3 42 40 000 Available on Regular Cab and Crew Cab EXPRESS CUTAWAY ENGINE AXLE RATIO GCWR1 4 3L V6 3 42 15 000 6 6L V8 3 42 3 73 4 10 16 000 16 000 20 000 Avai...

Page 44: ...D 4x4 4 30 1750 2750 10 000 13 500 2WD 4 56 1750 2750 10 000 13 500 2WD 4 88 1750 2750 10 000 13 500 34 000 2WD 4x4 4 30 1750 2750 15 000 15 500 35 000 2WD 4 56 1750 2750 15 000 15 500 37 000 2WD 4 88...

Page 45: ...ow a smaller vehicle as they travel The chart above shows which Chevrolet vehicles can be dinghy towed without a dolly or trailer and with all four wheels on the ground Rear wheel drive and all wheel...

Page 46: ...t vehicle Owner s Manual for important safety information about trailering with your vehicle Words About This Guide We have tried to make this guide comprehensive and factual We reserve the right howe...

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