2002 GMC SONOMA towing capacity

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Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or so until help comes.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle
behind another vehicle
-- such as behind a motorhome.
The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as ªdinghy towingº (towing your
vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and ªdolly
towingº (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the
ground and two wheels up on a device known as
a ªdollyº).
With the proper preparation and equipment, many
vehicles can be towed in these ways. See ªDinghy
Towingº and ªDolly Towing,º following.Here are some important things to consider before you
do recreational vehicle towing:

What's the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.

How far will you tow? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.

Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your
dealer or trailering professional for additional advice
and equipment recommendations.

Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as you would
prepare your vehicle for a long trip, you'll want to
make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed. See
ªBefore Leaving on a Long Tripº in the Index.

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NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by
your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your dealer for
important information about towing a trailer
with your vehicle. Additional rear axle
maintenance is required for a vehicle used to tow
a trailer. See ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº
in the Index.
Your vehicle may be able to tow a trailer. To identify
what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle,
you should read the information in ªWeight of the
Trailerº that appears later in this section.
If yours was built with trailering options, as many are,
it's ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means
changes in handling, durability and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and
it has to be used properly.
That's the reason for this part. In it are many
time
-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these are important for your safety and that of
your passengers. So please read this section carefully
before you pull a trailer.

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4WD Extended Cab
4.3L V6/Manual Trans. 3.42 4,000 lbs. (1 816 kg)
4.3L V6/Manual Trans. w/ZR2 3.73 4,200 lbs. (1 907 kg)
4.3L V6/Auto. Trans. 3.42 5,500 lbs. (2 497 kg)
3.73 5,500 lbs. (2 497 kg)
4.3L V6/Auto. Trans. w/ZR2 3.73 5,500 lbs. (2 497 kg)
4WD Crew Cab
4.3L V6/Auto. Trans. 3.42 5,200 lbs. (2 361 kg)
3.73 5,200 lbs. (2 361 kg)
* If your vehicle is equipped with RPO V4A (Xtreme
Sport Appearance Package), your vehicle was neither
intended nor designed to tow a trailer. For more information on RPO codes, see ªService Parts Identification Labelº
in the Index.
#If your vehicle is equipped with a code 5 engine you must use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher
when towing.
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 trailering capacity.
See ªWeight of the Trailer Tongueº later in this section.
**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.