4-53Weight of the TrailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be?It depends on how you plan to use your rig.For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull atrailer are all important. And, it can also depend on anyspecial equipment that you have on your vehicle.Use one of the following charts to determine how muchyour vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle modeland options.Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only thedriver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the requiredtrailering equipment. The weight of additional optionalequipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehiclemust be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight.Vehicle AxleRatio*Max.Trailer Wt.**GCWR2WD5.3L3.73 7,700 lbs.(3 493 kg)13,000 lbs.(5 897 kg)AWD6.0L3.73 8,500 lbs.(3 855 kg)14,000 lbs.(6 350 kg)* Weight- distributing hitch tongue weight 10% to 15%of trailer weight 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) maximum.**The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) isthe total allowable weight of the completely loadedvehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo,equipment and conversions. The GCWR for yourvehicle should not be exceeded.You can ask your dealer for our trailering information oradvice, or you can write us at the address listed in yourWarranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet.In Canada, write to:General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163- 0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an importantweight to measure because it affects the total or grossweight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight(GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, anycargo you may carry in it, and the people who will beriding in the vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, youmust add the tongue load to the GVW because yourvehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See “LoadingYour Vehicle” in the Index for more information aboutyour vehicle’s maximum load capacity.
