2019 Chevrolet Trailering Guide
2019 TRAILERING GUIDE
1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2
SELECTING A VEHICLE/MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS
3
VEHICLES AND HITCHES
4
TRAILERING BASICS
5
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRAILERING
6
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU START TRAILERING
8
TRAILERING TECHNOLOGIES
10 SILVERADO 1500 CONVENTIONAL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS
11
SILVERADO HD CONVENTIONAL TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS
12 SILVERADO HD FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK TRAILER
WEIGHT RATINGS
13 COLORADO, TAHOE AND SUBURBAN TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS
14 TRAVERSE, BLAZER AND EQUINOX TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS
15 EXPRESS PASSENGER VAN AND EXPRESS CARGO VAN
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS
16 BOX DELETE, LOW CAB FORWARD, CHASSIS CAB AND
EXPRESS CUTAWAY GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATINGS
17 DINGHY TOWING
18 CLOSING REMARKS
2 SELECTING A VEHICLE/MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS (LBS.)1
The chart below gives you an idea of the maximum amount of weight you can confidently and safely trailer with different Chevrolet models when your vehicle is properly equipped.
Equinox
Blazer
Traverse
Colorado
Suburban
Tahoe
Express 2500/3500 Passenger Van
Express 2500/3500 Cargo Van
Silverado 1500
Silverado 2500HD
3,500
4,500
5,000
7,700
8,300
8,600
9,600
10,000
12,200
15,400
Silverado 3500HD
1 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner¡¯s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.
23,100
24,000
23,000
22,000
21,000
20,000
19,000
18,000
17,000
16,000
15,000
14,000
13,000
12,000
11,000
10,000
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
See pages 10¨C15 for maximum trailer weight ratings by specific model.
3 VEHICLES AND HITCHES
Hitch Ball on Step-Bumper
Fifth-Wheel Hitch
Hitch Ball on Draw Bar
Gooseneck Hitch
Weight-Distributing Hitch with Sway Control
SELECTING THE RIGHT HITCH Choosing the right hitch and
hitches are most frequently used with travel trailers, horse
and all passengers other than the driver must be subtracted
making the proper electrical connections affects how your
trailers and other large trailers.
from the payload weight to determine the maximum kingpin
load available
vehicle handles, corners and brakes, and allows you to alert
other drivers of your intentions. Before selecting a hitch or
HITCHES It¡¯s important to have the correct hitch equipment.
WIRING HARNESS This allows you to connect the electrical
trailering package, you should be familiar with the weight
ratings specific to your Chevrolet vehicle, which are detailed
on pages 10¨C15.
? I f you¡¯ll be towing a trailer that requires a weight-distributing
components of your trailer, such as turn signals and brake
hitch, be sure to use a frame-mounted, weight-distributing
lights, to the trailering vehicle. Select Silverado models and
hitch1 and sway control of the proper size
all Suburban and Tahoe models feature a 7-pin wiring
SELECTING TRAILERING EQUIPMENT Most Chevrolet vehicles
offer a variety of standard and available equipment for
harness to streamline hookup of trailer lighting and brakes,
? I f you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle to
enhanced trailering performance. Aside from the equipment
install a trailer hitch, be sure to seal the holes if you ever
described below, features such as heavy-duty cooling and
remove the hitch. If they¡¯re not sealed, dirt, water and deadly
extendable trailering mirrors may be available. See your
carbon monoxide from the exhaust can get into your vehicle
the integrated trailer brake controller.
TRAILER BRAKES These are required above a 2,000-lb.
trailer weight on Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban, and
Chevrolet dealer for more information on the model you¡¯re
interested in.
and a bussed electrical center makes it easier to connect
FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERING Some Silverado models can be
above a 1,000-lb. trailer weight on all other models. (Brake
equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer hitch.
requirements vary by state; consult state laws for actual
WEIGHT-CARRYING HITCH This consists of a hitch ball
requirements.) The most common trailer braking systems are
?F
ollow the manufacturer¡¯s directions for installation, but
surge brakes (found primarily on boat trailers) and electric
available in a range of sizes. Make sure that the diameter of
note that the hitch must be attached to the truck frame.
brakes (often used on travel trailers, horse trailers and car
your hitch ball matches your trailer coupler. Also check that
Do not use the pickup bed for additional support. For proper
haulers). Surge brakes are a self-contained hydraulic brake
the ball meets or exceeds the gross trailer weight rating.
kingpin tongue load distribution and control of the trailer,
system on the trailer, activated during deceleration as the
the hitch must be mounted so the kingpin load is placed
trailer coupler pushes on the hitch ball. An electric trailer
over, or slightly in front of, the rear axle centerline
brake system uses a brake control unit mounted inside the
mounted to a step-bumper or draw bar. Hitch balls are
WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH This hitch type distributes the
trailering vehicle; it operates by sensing the vehicle brakes
trailer tongue load by using spring bars to shift some of the
hitch weight forward onto the tow vehicle¡¯s front axle and
rearward to the trailer¡¯s axles.
?F
ifth-wheel trailer kingpin loads are higher than conventional
payload capacity and Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
FIFTH-WHEEL AND GOOSENECK HITCHES These are designed
for heavy trailering. Located in the bed of the truck, these
and then applying the trailer brakes.
trailer tongue loads, so pay careful attention to the truck¡¯s
SILVERADO SERIES In general, a higher series number in a
model indicates a greater load-carrying capacity. In addition,
?Y
our Chevrolet dealer can help you calculate the maximum
a truck with a higher series number typically has a stronger
hitches position the trailer¡¯s kingpin weight over, or slightly in
allowable payload and GVWR required for your fifth-wheel
frame, a stiffer suspension and higher-capacity brakes,
front of, the truck¡¯s rear axle. Fifth-wheel and gooseneck
trailering application. The weight of any additional equipment
increasing the truck¡¯s ability to trailer heavy loads.
1 Not required on Silverado 2500HD or 3500HD.
4 TRAILERING BASICS
Towing a trailer involves all major vehicle systems of your
RGAWR AND GVWR Addition of trailer hitch weight cannot
AXLE RATIO In general, a higher axle ratio offers higher trailer
Chevrolet vehicle. Easy and safe trailering requires a properly
cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight
weight ratings, quicker acceleration and less fuel efficiency.
equipped vehicle, additional trailering equipment and an
Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
A lower axle ratio offers more fuel efficiency and quieter
appropriate trailer. It also requires loading both the vehicle
These ratings can be found on the certification label located
vehicle operation but will have slower acceleration and lower
and trailer properly, using safe driving techniques, meeting
on the driver door or doorframe.
trailer weight ratings.
maintenance schedules. The vehicle owner is responsible for
GCWR The Gross Combination Weight Rating is the total
NOTE The safety steps described here are by no means the
obtaining the proper equipment (hitch ball, hitch type of the
allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer.
only precautions to be taken when trailering. See the Owner¡¯s
regional legal requirements, and following break-in and
proper size and capacity) required to safely tow both the
Manual for your Chevrolet vehicle for additional guidelines and
trailer and the load that will be towed. For more information,
TRAILER WEIGHT RATING This rating is determined by
consult your Owner¡¯s Manual or speak to a trailering expert at
subtracting the tow vehicle¡¯s weight (curb weight) from
your Chevrolet dealer. These charts will assist in determining
the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). Base vehicle
TRAILERING CAUTION If you don¡¯t use the correct equipment
how to best equip your Chevrolet vehicle for trailering. To help
(curb) weight plus 150 lbs. each for the driver and a front
and drive properly, you can lose control of your vehicle when
you understand the charts, consider these trailering factors:
passenger is used, so additional passengers, equipment and
you pull a trailer. If the trailer is too heavy, your vehicle brakes
cargo weight reduce this rating.
may be less effective. You and your passengers could be
trailering tips.
seriously injured. Pull a trailer only after you have read the
information in this guide and followed the steps on the
following pages.
TRAILER CLASSIFICATION
TYPICAL EXAMPLES
TYPICAL GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT EXAMPLES
TYPICAL HITCH TYPE 1
Light-Duty (I)
Folding camping trailer, snowmobile trailers and personal watercraft trailers (trailer and cargo combined)
Up to 2,000 lbs. gross trailer weight
Weight-carrying hitch
Medium-Duty (II)
Single-axle trailers up to 18 ft., open utility trailers and small speedboat trailers
2,001¨C3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight
Weight-carrying hitch
Heavy-Duty (III)
Dual- or single-axle trailers, larger boat trailers and enclosed utility trailers
3,501¨C5,000 lbs. gross trailer weight
Weight-carrying hitch2 or weight-distributing hitch
Extra Heavy-Duty (IV)
Two-horse, travel and fifth-wheel recreational trailers
5,001¨C10,000 lbs. gross trailer weight
Weight-carrying hitch,2 weight-distributing hitch,2 fifth-wheel hitch or
gooseneck hitch
Maximum Heavy-Duty (V)
Largest horse, travel and fifth-wheel recreational or commercial trailers
10,001 lbs. and above gross trailer weight
Weight-carrying hitch,2 weight-distributing hitch,2 fifth-wheel hitch or
gooseneck hitch
1 Represents minimum recommended hitch(es). Please refer to your trailer¡¯s Owner¡¯s Manual or ask your Chevrolet dealer. 2 Not required on Silverado 2500HD or 3500HD.
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