Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
13337620) - 2020 - CTC - 1/27/20
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Driving and Operating
The gross combined weight can
also be confirmed by weighing the
truck and trailer on a public scale.
The truck and trailer should be
loaded for the trip with passengers
and cargo.
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR)
For information about the vehicle's
maximum load capacity, see
. When calculating
the GVWR with a trailer attached,
the trailer tongue weight must be
included as part of the weight the
vehicle is carrying.
Maximum Trailer Weight
The maximum trailer weight rating is
calculated assuming the tow vehicle
has a driver, a front seat 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, maximum
trailer tongue load, or GAWR-RR for
the vehicle.
Use the Tow Rating Guide
(my.chevrolet.com/learn) to
determine how much the trailer can
weigh, based on the vehicle model
and options.
Weights listed apply for
conventional trailers unless
otherwise noted.
The weight of the trailer, including
the trailer and all cargo in the trailer,
cannot exceed the maximum trailer
weight rating for the vehicle. The
allowable trailer weight might be
reduced by the weight of the vehicle
options, accessories, passengers,
or cargo in the tow vehicle. To
determine the maximum trailer
weight rating:
1. Find the Gross Combined
Weight Rating for the vehicle
as shown on the Trailering
Information Label.
2. Subtract the following:
.
Vehicle curb weight as
shown on the Trailering
Information Label
.
Weight of the driver and
passengers
.
Weight of cargo in the tow
vehicle
.
Hitch hardware weight
including the draw bar, and
equalizer bars
.
Weight of accessories
added to the vehicle
A step bumper trailer hitch can only
support a total trailer weight up to
2 271 kg (5,000 lb). If a trailer hitch
ball is added to the step bumper,
check the hitch ball rating to be sure
it is higher than the total trailer
weight.