Chevrolet 2008 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual page 375

K-1500 Extended Cab
Short Box (4WD)*
4.8L V8
5.3L V8
6.0L V8
*This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers.
**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.
K-1500 Crew Cab Short
Box (4WD)*
4.8L V8
5.3L V8
6.0L V8
6.0L V8+
*This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers.
**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.
+NHT Enhanced Trailering Performance Package required.
Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
3.42 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg)
4.10 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg)
3.73 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg)
4.10 8,500 lbs (3 855 kg)
3.73 8,500 lbs (3 856 kg)
Maximum Trailer Weight
Axle Ratio
3.42 5,400 lbs (2 449 kg)
4.10 7,400 lbs (3 356 kg)
3.73 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg)
4.10 8,500 lbs (3 855 kg)
3.73 8,400 lbs (3 810 kg)
4.10 10,500 lbs (4 763 kg)
GCWR**
11,000 lbs (4 989 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
GCWR**
11,000 lbs (4 989 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)
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