2019 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD weight

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500/5500 Series (GMNA-
Localizing-U.S.-12407814) - 2019 - crc - 12/13/17
316 Vehicle Care
Front End Towing (All Wheels On
the Ground)
Your vehicle may be towed on all
wheels provided the steering is
operable. Remember that power
steering and brakes will not have
power assist. There must be a tow
bar installed between the tow
vehicle and the disabled vehicle.
Towing with all wheels on theground
1. Bumper
2. Tow Hook
3. Front Axle
4. Towing Guide
5. Towing Chain
To prepare a disabled vehicle for
front end towing with all wheels on
the ground, the following steps are
necessary:
.Block the rear wheels of the
disabled vehicle.
. Disconnect the driveshaft at the
rear axle. Secure the driveshaft
to the frame or crossmember.
When towing, disconnect the
driveshaft at the rear axle to ensure
the transmission is not damaged.
The rear end of the driveshaft must
be disconnected and safely secured
if the 80 km (50 mi) or 48 km/h
(30 mph) is exceeded.
Provide wood blocking to prevent
towing chains and bar from coming
into contact with the bumper.
If there is damage or suspected
damage to the rear axle, remove the
axle shafts.
Cover the hub openings to prevent
the loss of lubricant or entry of dirt
or foreign objects. After Towing
After towing the vehicle, block the
rear wheels and install axle shafts
or driveshaft.
Apply the parking brake before
disconnecting from the towing
vehicle. Check and fill rear axle with
oil, if required.
Rear End Towing
When towing a vehicle with rear
wheels raised, secure the steering
wheel to maintain straight-ahead
position. Make certain that the front
axle is not loaded beyond the front
axle gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) as indicated on the
vehicle's VIN and weight rating
plate.
Special Towing Instructions
1. All state and local laws regarding such items as
warning signals, night
illumination, speed, etc., must
be followed.
2. Safety chains must be used.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500/5500 Series (GMNA-
Localizing-U.S.-12407814) - 2019 - crc - 12/13/17
Technical Data 353
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 363
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
The VIN and engine number are
necessary for registering your
vehicle. They are also necessary
when your vehicle undergoes official
inspections. Provide your dealer
with these numbers when you are
having the vehicle repaired or when
ordering replacement parts. The
Dealer will be able to do the
requested jobs more competently
and quickly.
VIN and Weight Rating Plate

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500/5500 Series (GMNA-
Localizing-U.S.-12407814) - 2019 - crc - 12/13/17
354 Technical Data
The "VIN, Weight Rating, and
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
Plate" shows the manufacturer's
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR),
the front and rear gross axle weightratings (GAWRs), as well as the VIN
and emissions information for your
vehicle.
This plate is located on the left side
rear pillar panel below the striker
(single cab) or on the left center
pillar panel beside the shoulder seat
belt anchor (crew cab).
The VIN is a legal identifier of your
vehicle. It not only appears on the
VIN, Weight Rating, and
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
plate; but also on the vehicle title
and registration. The VIN
specifically identifies a vehicle
by code.
See
“Overloading” underInformation
on Loading the Vehicle 058.
The VIN contains multiple pieces of
information including the vehicle
and engine model codes as shown
below.

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 5.2L Diesel Engine 4500/5500 Series (GMNA-
Localizing-U.S.-12407814) - 2019 - crc - 12/13/17
Technical Data 359
Service SpecificationsWeights
Axle weight rating : Front 4500HD: 2431 kg (5,360 lb) 4500XD: 3007 kg (6,630 lb)
5500HD: 3098 kg (6,830 lb) 5500XD: 3300 kg (7,275 lb)
Engine Oil
Engine oil capacity When changing oil and filter: 11.0 L (11.6 qt)
*1
Engine Cooling System
Capacity 19.6 L (20.7 qt)
Engine oil Thermostat:
Starts to open 82–85 °C (180–185 °F)
Radiator pressure 108 kPa (16 psi) Transmission
Transmission oil capacity 13.1 L (27.7 pt)
*3
Rear Axle
Differential gear oil
capacity 4500HD/4500XD:
9.0 L (19.0 pt)
*4
5500HD/5500XD:10.0 L (21.1 pt)*4