Chevrolet 2003 Silverado Owner's Manual page 362

Vehicle*
K-2500 Regular Cab Long Box HD (4WD)*
6000 V8
8100 V8
6.6L V8 Diesel
* Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg). Fifth-wheel or
gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,000 lbs. (1 360 kg) maximum.
** Limited to 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) with weight distributing hitch.
Vehicle*
K-2500 Extended Cab Short Box HD (4WD)*
6000 V8
8100 V8
6.6L V8 Diesel
* Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg). Fifth-wheel or
gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,000 lbs. (1 360 kg) maximum.
** Limited to 12,000 lbs. (5 443 kg) with weight distributing hitch.
4-80
Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
4.10 10,300 lbs. (4 672 kg)
3.73 13,800 lbs. (6 259 kg)**
4.10 15,800 lbs. (7 166 kg)**
3.73 15,700 lbs. (7 121 kg)**
Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
4.10 10,100 lbs. (4 630 kg)
3.73 13,600 lbs. (6 168 kg)**
4.10 13,600 lbs. (6 168 kg)**
3.73 15,400 lbs. (6 985 kg)**
GCWR
16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
20,000 lbs. (9 080 kg)
22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
GCWR
16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)
20,000 lbs. (9 080 kg)
22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)
22,000 lbs. (9 988 kg)