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Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a
trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any
special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
The following chart shows how much your trailer can
weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options.
Vehicle
Axle
Ratio Max. Trailer Wt.
2
-Wheel Drive,
Auto. Trans.
3.08
3.42
4,900 lbs. (2 224 kg)
5,900 lbs. (2 678 kg)
2
-Wheel Drive,
Manual Trans.
3.42 4,400 lbs. (1 997 kg)
4
-Wheel Drive,
Auto. Trans.
3.08
3.42
3.73
4,600 lbs. (2 088 kg)
5,600 lbs. (2 542 kg)
5,600 lbs. (2 542 kg)
4
-Wheel Drive,
Manual Trans.
3.42
3.73
4,000 lbs. (1 816 kg)
4,500 lbs. (2 043 kg)
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. The weight of the trailer tongue also
affects the maximum trailer weight. See “Weight of the
Trailer Tongue” later in this section.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet.
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7