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Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how the rig is used. For example,
speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and
how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all
important. It can depend on any special equipment on
the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle
can carry. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” later in
this section for more information.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the
driver is 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.
Use the following chart to determine how much the
vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model
and options.
Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*
G1500 Cargo Van 2WD
4.3L V6 3.42 4,400 lbs (1 996 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg)
5.3L V8
3.42
3.73
6,700 lbs (3 039 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
H1500 Cargo Van AWD
5.3L V8 3.42 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
G1500 Passenger Van 2WD
5.3L V8 3.73 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
H1500 Passenger Van AWD
5.3L V8 3.73 6,000 lbs (2 722 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase
4.8L V8
3.73
4.10
6,400 lbs (2 903 kg)
7,400 lbs (3 357 kg)
12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
6.0L V8
3.73
4.10
8,400 lbs (3 810 kg)
9,600 lbs (4 355 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)
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