Chevrolet 2008 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual page 378

C-2500 Regular Cab
Long Box HD (2WD)*
6.0L V8
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin tongue weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,000
lbs (1 361 kg) maximum.
*Trailer ratings above 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) require a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch.
**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.
C-2500 Extended Cab
Long Box HD (2WD)*
6.0L V8
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,000 lbs
(1 361 kg) maximum.
*Trailer rating limited to 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) with weight distributing hitch.
**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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Maximum Trailer Weight
Axle Ratio
3.73 10,400 lbs (4 717 kg)
4.10 12,900 lbs (5 851 kg)
Maximum Trailer Weight
Axle Ratio
3.73 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg)
4.10 12,500 lbs (5 670 kg)
GCWR**
16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)
18,500 lbs (8 391 kg)
GCWR**
16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)
18,500 lbs (8 391 kg)