4-51Weight 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, outside temperature andhow much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are allimportant. And, it can also depend on any specialequipment 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.NOTICE:Your vehicle was not designed to be used with afifth - wheel hitch device. Using such a devicecould result in damage to the vehicle.This damage would not be covered by yourvehicle’s warranty.VehicleAxleRatioMax.Trailer Wt. **GCWRAWD 6.0 L 3.73 7, 900 lbs.(3 583 kg)14, 000 lbs.(6 350 kg)* Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent oftrailer weight up to 1,000 lbs. (453 kg) maximum.**The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)in the 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 8P7
