Chevrolet 2008 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual page 376

K-1500 Regular Cab
Long Box (4WD)*
4.3L V6
4.8L V8
5.3L V8
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
maximum.
**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 Extended Cab
Long Box (4WD)*
5.3L V8
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
maximum.
**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.
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Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
3.73 4,900 lbs (2 223 kg)
3.42 5,900 lbs (2 676 kg)
4.10 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg)
3.73 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg)
4.10 8,900 lbs (4 037 kg)
Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
3.73 7,300 lbs (3 311 kg)
4.10 8,300 lbs (3 765 kg)
GCWR**
10,000 lbs (4 536 kg)
11,000 lbs (4 989 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 896 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 896 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
GCWR**
13,000 lbs (5 896 kg)
14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)