Colorado, Suburban And Tahoe Trailer Weight Ratings - Chevrolet Silverado 2021 Series Trailering Manual

COLORADO, SUBURBAN AND TAHOE TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS

COLORADO TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS (LBS.)
ENGINE
2.5L 4-cylinder
3.6L V6
3.6L V6 with Trailering Package
Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-cylinder
3.6L V6 with Trailering Package (ZR2)
Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-cylinder (ZR2)
Colorado Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-cylinder Extended Cab models (except ZR2) are available for fleet and government orders only.
Notes on Colorado Trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of total loaded trailer
weight (up to 770 lbs.). Addition of trailer tongue weight must not cause vehicle
SUBURBAN/TAHOE TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS (LBS.)
ENGINE
5.3L EcoTec3 V8
5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package
6.2L EcoTec3 V8
6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Max Trailering Package
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I-6 with Max Trailering Package
When using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs. with a 600-lb. trailer tongue weight. A weight-distributing hitch and sway control are required for trailer tongue weights greater than 600 lbs.
Notes on Suburban and Tahoe Trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of total
loaded trailer weight (up to 1,250 lbs.). Addition of trailer tongue weight must not
cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross
1 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner's Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. 2 Gross Combination Weight Rating.
1
EXTENDED CAB
AXLE RATIO MAX GCWR
2
4.10 8,500
3.42 12,000
3.42 12,000
3.42 12,700
3.42 10,300
3.42 10,700
weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR).
1
AXLE RATIO GCWR
2
3.23 14,000
3.23 14,500
3.23 14,000
3.23 14,500
3.23 14,500
3.23 14,500
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The standard Heavy-Duty Trailering Package on
Suburban and Tahoe includes an auxiliary external transmission fluid cooler and
engine oil cooler.
EXTENDED CAB
2WD 4x4
3,500 3,500
3,500 3,500
7,000 7,000
— 7,700
— 5,000
— 5,000
TAHOE 2WD TAHOE 4WD
7,900 7,700
8,400 8,200
7,800 7,600
8,300 8,100
8,200 8,000
8,200 8,000
40
CREW CAB 2WD CREW CAB 4x4
3,500 —
3,500 3,500
7,000 7,000
7,700 7,600
— 5,000
— 5,000
SUBURBAN 2WD SUBURBAN 4WD
7,800 7,600
8,300 8,100
7,700 7,400
8,200 7,900
8,000 7,800
8,000 7,800