GMC Sierra Denali 2014 Owner's Manual page 255

Vehicle
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)
(a) 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 the vehicle should not be
exceeded.
(b) This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers.
Ask your dealer for trailering
information or advice.
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (1) of any trailer is
very important because it is also
part of the vehicle weight. The
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
includes the curb weight of the
vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and
the people who will be riding in the
vehicle as well as trailer tongue
weight. Vehicle options, equipment,
passengers and cargo in the vehicle
reduce the amount of tongue weight
the vehicle can carry, which will also
reduce the trailer weight the vehicle
Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
3.73
4.10
can tow. See Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9-15 for more information
about the vehicle's maximum load
capacity.
Driving and Operating
3 946 kg (8,700 lb)
5 987 kg (13,200 lb)
Trailer tongue weight (1) should be
10 15% and fifth-wheel or
gooseneck kingpin weight should be
15 25% of the loaded trailer weight
up to the maximums for vehicle
series and hitch type.
9-75
GCWR (a)
7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
9 299 kg (20,500 lb)