2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO trailer

4-66 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.
Use one of the following charts to determine how much
your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model
and options.
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.Above the 5,000 lbs. (2 268 kg) trailer rating, the
handling/trailering suspension is required on
C-1500 models and the handling/trailering or off-road
suspension is required on K
-1500 models. The engine
oil cooler is required on C/K
-2500 models with the
VORTEC 6000 engine. Refer to the Trailering Guide for
oil cooler recommendations.
The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the
total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle
and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment
and conversions. The GCWR for your vehicle should
not be exceeded.

4-67
C-1500 Regular Cab Short Box (2WD)*
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
4300 V6 (Auto) 3.08 4,600 lbs. (2 088 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg)
3.42 5,100 lbs. (2 315 kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 313 kg)
4300 V6 (Manual) 3.08 3,600 lbs. (1 634 kg) 8,000 lbs. (3 632 kg)
3.42 4,100 lbs. (1 861 kg) 8,500 lbs. (3 859 kg)
4800 V8 (Auto) 3.42 6,500 lbs. (2 951 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 994 kg)
3.73 7,500 lbs. (3 405 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
4800 V8 (Manual) 3.42 4,500 lbs. (2 043 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg)
3.73 5,500 lbs. (2 497 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg)
5300 V8 3.42 7,500 lbs. (3 405 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
3.73 8,500 lbs. (3 859 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,500 lb (680 kg) maximum.

4-68
C-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (2WD)*
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
4300 V6 (Auto) 3.42 4,700 lbs. (2 133 kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 313 kg)
3.73 5,200 lbs. (2 360 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg)
4300 V6 (Manual) 3.42 3,700 lbs. (1 679 kg) 8,500 lbs. (3 859 kg)
4800 V8 (Auto) 3.42 6,100 lbs. (2 858 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 994 kg)
3.73 7,100 lbs. (3 223 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
4800 V8 (Manual) 3.42 4,200 lbs. (1 906 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg)
3.73 5,200 lbs. (2 360 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg)
5300 V8 3.42 7,100 lbs. (3 223 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
3.73 8,100 lbs. (3 677 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,500 lb (680 kg) maximum.

4-69
C-1500 Crew Cab Short Box (2WD)*
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 3.73 8,300 lbs. (3 765 kg) 14,000 lbs. (6 356 kg)
4.10 10,300 lbs. (4 672 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
C
-1500 Regular Cab Long Box (2WD)*
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
4300 V6 (Auto) 3.08 4,500 lbs. (2 043 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg)
3.42 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 313 kg)
4300 V6 (Manual) 3.08 3,500 lbs. (1 589 kg) 8,000 lbs. (3 632 kg)
3.42 4,000 lbs. (1 816 kg) 8,500 lbs. (3 859 kg)
4800 V8 (Auto) 3.42 6,400 lbs. (2 905 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 994 kg)
3.73 7,400 lbs. (3 359 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
4800 V8 (Manual) 3.42 4,400 lbs. (1 997 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg)
3.73 5,400 lbs. (2 451 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg)
5300 V8 3.42 7,400 lbs. (3 359 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448kg)
3.73 8,400 lbs. (3 813 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,500 lb (680 kg) maximum.

4-70
C-1500 Extended Cab Long Box (2WD)*
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
4800 V8 (Auto) 3.42 6,000 lbs. (2 724 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 994 kg)
3.73 7,000 lbs. (3 178 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
4800 V8 (Manual) 3.42 4,000 lbs. (1 816 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg)
3.73 5,000 lbs. (2 270 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg)
5300 V8 3.42 7,000 lbs. (3 178 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
3.73 8,000 lbs. (3 632 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,500 lb (680 kg) maximum.

4-71
K-1500 Regular Cab Short Box (4WD)*
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
4300 V6 (Auto) 3.42 4,800 lbs. (2 179 kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 313 kg)
3.73 5,300 lbs. (2 406 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg)
4300 V6 (Manual) 3.42 3,800 lbs. (1 725 kg) 8,500 lbs. (3 859 kg)
3.73 4,300 lbs. (1 952 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg)
4800 V8 (Auto) 3.73 7,200 lbs. (3 268 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
4.10 8,200 lbs. (3 722 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg)
4800 V8 (Manual) 3.73 5,200 lbs. (2 360 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg)
4.10 6,200 lbs. (2 814 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 994 kg)
5300 V8 3.73 8,200 lbs. (3 722 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg)
4.10 9,200 lbs. (4 176 kg) 14,000 lbs. (6 356 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,500 lb (680 kg) maximum.

4-72
K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD)*
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
4800 V8 (Auto) 3.73 6,800 lbs. (3 087 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
4.10 7,800 lbs. (3 541 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg)
4800 V8 (Manual) 3.73 4,800 lbs. (2 268 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg)
4.10 5,800 lbs. (2 994 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 994 kg)
5300 V8 3.73 7,800 lbs. (3 629 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg)
4.10 8,800 lbs. (4 082 kg) 14,000 lbs. (6 356 kg)
K
-1500 Crew Cab Short Box (4WD)*
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
6000 V8 3.73 8,000 lbs. (3 632 kg) 14,000 lbs. (6 356 kg)
4.10 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to15 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,500 lb (680 kg) maximum.

4-73
K-1500 Regular Cab Long Box (4WD)*
Engine (Trans.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR
4300 V6 (Auto) 3.42 4,700 lbs. (2 133 kg) 9,500 lbs. (4 313 kg)
3.73 5,200 lbs. (2 360 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg)
4300 V6 (Manual) 3.42 3,700 lbs. (1 679 kg) 8,500 lbs. (3 859 kg)
3.73 4,200 lbs. (1 906 kg) 9,000 lbs. (4 086 kg)
4800 V8 (Auto) 3.73 7,100 lbs. (3 223 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
4.10 8,100 lbs. (3 677 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg)
4800 V8 (Manual) 3.73 5,100 lbs. (2 315 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 540 kg)
4.10 6,100 lbs. (2 769 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 994 kg)
5300 V8 3.73 8,100 lbs. (3 677 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg)
4.10 9,100 lbs. (4 134 kg) 14,000 lbs. (6 356 kg)
* Weight
-distributing hitch tongue weight 10 percent to 15 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,000 lb. (454 kg) maximum.
Fifth
-wheel hitch tongue weight 15 percent to 25 percent of hitch pulling weight 1,500 lb (680 kg) maximum.