2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Owner's Manual

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CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2010  Owners Manual 3. Firmly set the parking brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 3-36for more information.
4. Put the transmission in P (Park).
5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2010  Owners Manual Towing a Trailer
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the DURAMAX®
Diesel manual for more information.
{WARNING:
The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if
the correct equipment is not

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CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2010  Owners Manual Pulling A Trailer
Here are some important points:
•There are many different laws, including speed limit
restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure
the rig will be legal, not only where yo

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CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2010  Owners Manual 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 lb

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CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2010  Owners Manual Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*
G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase
6.0L V8 3.73 7,600 lbs (3 447 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
6.0L V8 4.10 9,600 lbs (4 355 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)

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CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2010  Owners Manual Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight
to measure because it affects the total gross weight
of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
includes the

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CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2010  Owners Manual Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight
for the vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension that
will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. This
will help reduce the effect of tra

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CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2010  Owners Manual If the vehicle has many options and there is a front seat
passenger and two rear seat passengers with some
luggage and gear in the vehicle as well. 300 lbs (136 kg)
could be added to the front axle we