2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO trailer

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If parking the rig on a hill:
1. Press the brake pedal, but donot shift into P (Park) yet. Turnthe wheels into the curb iffacing downhill or into traffic iffacing uphill.
2. Have someone place chocksunder the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are inplace, release the regularbrakes until the chocks absorbthe load.
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Thenapply the parking brake andshift into P (Park).
5. Release the brake pedal.
Leaving After Parking on a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brakepedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift into a gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Let up on the brake pedal.
6. Drive slowly until the trailer isclear of the chocks.
7. Stop and have someone pickup and store the chocks.
Maintenance when Trailer
Towing
The vehicle needs service moreoften when pulling a trailer. SeeMaintenance Schedule0452.Things that are especially importantin trailer operation are automatictransmission fluid, engine oil, axlelubricant, belts, cooling system, andbrake system. It is a good idea toinspect these before and duringthe trip.
Check periodically to see that allhitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Trailer Towing
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax dieselsupplement.
If the vehicle is bi-fuel, see thebi-fuel supplement.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in.SeeNew Vehicle Break-In0267.
{Warning
The driver can lose control when
pulling a trailer if the correct
equipment is not used or the
vehicle is not driven properly. For
example, if the trailer is too heavy
or the trailer brakes are
inadequate for the load, the
vehicle may not stop as expected.
The driver and passengers could
be seriously injured. The vehicle
may also be damaged; the
resulting repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Pull a trailer only if all the steps in
this section have been followed.
Ask your dealer for advice and
information about towing a trailer
with the vehicle.
Caution
Pulling a trailer improperly can
damage the vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by the
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Caution (Continued)
vehicle warranty. To pull a trailer
correctly, follow the advice in this
section and see your dealer for
important information about
towing a trailer with the vehicle.
SeeVehicle Load Limits0259formore information about the vehicle'smaximum load capacity.
To i d e n t i f y t h e t r a i l e r i n g c a p a c i t y o fthe vehicle, read the information in“Weight of the Trailer”later in thissection.
Trailering is different than justdriving the vehicle by itself.Trailering means changes inhandling, acceleration, braking,durability, and fuel economy.Successful, safe trailering takescorrect equipment, and it has to beused properly.
The following information has manytime-tested, important trailering tipsand safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that ofyour passengers. Read this sectioncarefully before pulling a trailer.
Weight of the Trailer
Safe trailering requires monitoringthe weight, speed, altitude, roadgrades, outside temperature, andhow frequently the vehicle is used topull a trailer. Take into considerationany special equipment on thevehicle, and the amount of tongueweight the vehicle can carry. See“Weight of the Trailer Tongue”laterin this section for more information.
Trailer weight rating (TWR) forpickup models is calculatedassuming the tow vehicle has thedriver, a front seat passenger, andall required trailering equipment.Weight of additional optionalequipment, passengers, and cargoin the tow vehicle must besubtracted from the trailer weightrating.
Ask your dealer for traileringinformation or advice.
For kingpin weight and trailertongue weight information, see“Weight of the Trailer Tongue”laterin this section.
Use the following chart to determinehow much the vehicle can weigh,based upon the vehicle model andoptions.
Weights listed apply forconventional trailers andgooseneck/fifth-wheel trailers unlessotherwise noted.

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1500/2500/3500 Series Pickups–SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box
4.3L V6 3.23 2 722 kg (6,000 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb)
4.3L V6 4.10 2 087 kg (4,600 lb) 4 309 kg (9,500 lb)
5.3L V8 3.08 3 130 kg (6,900 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.42 4 037 kg (8,900 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)
1500 Series 2WD Double Cab Standard Box
4.3L V6 3.23 2 540 kg (5,600 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.08 2 903 kg (6,400 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 6-speed automatictransmission3.42 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission–Conventional Trailer3.42 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission–Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.42 4 128 kg (9,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage–Conventional Trailer
3.42 5 035 kg (11,100 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)

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1500/2500/3500 Series Pickups–SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer
3.42 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.735035kg (11,100lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.734990kg (11,000lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.234264kg (9,400lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.234082kg (9,000lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.425670kg (12,500lb) 8255kg (18,200lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.425307kg (11,700lb) 8255kg (18,200lb)
1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box
4.3L V63.232449kg (5,400lb) 4990kg (11,000lb)
5.3L V83.082858kg (6,300lb) 5443kg (12,000lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.424218kg (9,300lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)

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1500/2500/3500 Series Pickups–SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8, 6-speed automatictransmission–Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.42 3 901 kg (8,600 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission–Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage–Conventional Trailer
3.42 4 944 kg (10,900 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer
3.42 4 808 kg (10,600 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.734990kg (11,000lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.734853kg (10,700lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.234218kg (9,300lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.233856kg (8,500lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.425398kg (11,900lb) 8029kg (17,700lb)

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1500/2500/3500 Series Pickups–SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.42 4 808 kg (10,600 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box (b)
4.3L V6 3.23 2 495 kg (5,500 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.08 2 903 kg (6,400 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 6-speed automatictransmission3.42 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission3.42 4 218 kg (9,300 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage
3.42 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8 3.73 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V83.234218kg (9,300lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V83.425670kg (12,500lb) 8255kg (18,200lb)
1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box
4.3L V63.232676kg (5,900lb) 4990kg (11,000lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.083084kg (6,800lb) 5443kg (12,000lb)

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1500/2500/3500 Series Pickups–SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.08 3 039 kg (6,700 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.424445kg (9,800lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.424400kg (9,700lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Standard Box
4.3L V6–Conventional Trailer3.423447kg (7,600lb) 5806kg (12,800lb)
4.3L V6–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.423402kg (7,500lb) 5806kg (12,800lb)
5.3L V83.082994kg (6,600lb) 5443kg (12,000lb)
5.3L V83.423901kg (8,600lb) 6350kg (14,000lb)
1500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box
4.3L V63.423221kg (7,100lb) 5806kg (12,800lb)
5.3L V83.082812kg (6,200lb) 5443kg (12,000lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.424173kg (9,200lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
5.3L V8, 6-speed automatictransmission–Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.424082kg (9,000lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)

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1500/2500/3500 Series Pickups–SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission–Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.42 4 173 kg (9,200 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage
3.42 4 899 kg (10,800 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.734944kg (10,900lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.734899kg (10,800lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.234128kg (9,100lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.233901kg (8,600lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.425352kg (11,800lb) 8029kg (17,700lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.425126kg (11,300lb) 8029kg (17,700lb)
1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box
4.3L V63.423175kg (7,000lb) 5806kg (12,800lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.082767kg (6,100lb) 5443kg (12,000lb)