GMC Chevrolet Tahoe 2003 Manual page 362

Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how
much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that
you have on your vehicle.
Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and
options.
Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering
equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted
from the maximum trailer weight.
Vehicle*
C-1500 (2WD)*
4800 V8
5300 V8
5300 V8
(Suburban/Yukon XL)
Tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the trailer weight up to 1,000 lbs (454 kg).
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Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
3.42 5,700 lbs. (2 585 kg)
3.73 6,700 lbs. (3 039 kg)
3.42 6,700 lbs. (3 039 kg)
3.73 7,700 lbs. (3 492 kg)
3.73 7,400 lbs. (3 356 kg)
4.10 8,400 lbs. (3 810 kg)
GCWR
11,000 lbs. (4 994 kg)
12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg)
13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg)
13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg)
14,000 lbs. (6 356 kg)