Chevrolet 2008 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual page 383

C-3500 Crew
Cab (2WD)*
6.0L V8
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear
Wheels)
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,500 lbs
(1 587 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.
K-3500 Regular
Cab (4WD)*
6.0L V8
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear
Wheels)
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,500 lbs
(1 587 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.
Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
3.73 9,600 lbs (4 354 kg)
4.10 12,100 lbs (5 488 kg)
3.73 9,300 lbs (4 218 kg)
4.10 11,800 lbs (5 352 kg)
Maximum Trailer Weight
Axle Ratio
3.73 9,900 lbs (4 490 kg)
4.10 12,400 lbs (5 624 kg)
3.73 9,700 lbs (4 400 kg)
4.10 12,200 lbs (5 534 kg)
GCWR**
16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)
18,500 lbs (8 391 kg)
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)
16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)
18,500 lbs (8 391 kg)
4-71