Weight Of The Trailer Tongue - GMC 2004 Sonoma Owner's Manual

Vehicle*
®
4WD Crew Cab
4.3L V6/Auto. Trans.
* If your vehicle is equipped with RPO V4A (Xtreme™
Sport Appearance Package), your vehicle was
neither intended nor designed to tow a trailer. For more
information on RPO codes, see Service Parts
Identification Label on page 5-94.
**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.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can write us at the address listed in
your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information
Booklet.
In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Maximum Trailer
Axle Ratio
3.42 5,200 lbs. (2 361 kg)
3.73 5,200 lbs. (2 361 kg)

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight
to measure because it affects the total or gross weight
of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you
may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in
the vehicle. If you have a lot of options, equipment,
passengers or cargo in your vehicle, it will reduce the
tongue weight your vehicle can carry, which will
also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow. And
if you will tow a trailer, you must add the tongue load
to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying
that weight, too. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-45
for more information about your vehicle's maximum
load capacity.
Weight
9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg)
9,500 lbs. (4 309 kg)
GCWR**
4-57