Chevrolet 2014 Silverado Owner's Manual page 355

Trailer tongue weight (1) should be
10 15 percent and fifth-wheel or
gooseneck kingpin weight should be
15 25 percent of the loaded trailer
weight up to the maximums for
vehicle series and hitch type.
Vehicle Series
1500
1500
2500/3500
Standard Box
2500/
3500 Long Box
2500 Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck
3500 Single Rear Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck
Wheels
3500 Dual Rear Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck
Wheels
Do not exceed the maximum
allowable tongue weight for the
vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch
extension that will position the hitch
ball closest to the vehicle. This will
help reduce the effect of trailer
tongue weight on the rear axle.
Driving and Operating
Hitch Type
Weight-Carrying
Weight-Distributing
Weight-Carrying or
Weight-Distributing
Weight-Carrying or
Weight-Distributing
Trailer rating may be limited by the
vehicle's ability to carry tongue
weight. Tongue or kingpin weight
cannot cause the vehicle to exceed
the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating). See Total
Weight on the Vehicle's Tires later
in this section.
9-89
Maximum Tongue
Weight
363 kg (800 lb)
544 kg (1,200 lb)
680 kg (1,500 lb)
907 kg (2,000 lb)
1 361 kg (3,000 lb)
1 814 kg (4,000 lb)
2 495 kg (5,500 lb)