Black plate (88,1)
GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 8/14/12
9-88
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Series
Hitch Type
Maximum Tongue
Weight
1500
Weight Carrying
363 kg (800 lb)
1500
Weight Distributing
499 kg (1,100 lb)
2500/3500
Standard Box
Weight Carrying or
Weight Distributing
680 kg (1,500 lb)
2500/
3500 Long Box
Weight Carrying or
Weight Distributing
907 kg (2,000 lb)
2500
Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck
1 361 kg (3,000 lb)
3500 Single Rear
Wheels
Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck
1 814 kg (4,000 lb)
3500 Dual Rear
Wheels
Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck
2 495 kg (5,500 lb)
Do not exceed the maximum
allowable tongue weight for the
vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch
extension that will position the hitch
ball closest to the vehicle. This will
help reduce the effect of trailer
tongue weight on the rear axle.
Trailer rating may be limited by the
vehicle's ability to carry tongue
weight. Tongue or kingpin weight
cannot cause the vehicle to exceed
the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating). See
“
Total
Weight on the Vehicle's Tires
”
later
in this section for more information.
After loading the trailer, weigh the
trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they are not, adjustments
might be made by moving some
items around in the trailer.
Total Weight on the Vehicle's
Tires
Be sure the vehicle's tires are
inflated to the inflation pressures
found on the Certification Tire label
on the drivers door or see
for more
information. Make sure not to
exceed the GVWR limit for the
vehicle, or the RGAWR, with the tow
vehicle and trailer fully loaded for
the trip including the weight of the
trailer tongue. If using a
weight-distributing hitch, make sure
not to exceed the RGAWR before
applying the weight distribution
spring bars.