Trailer Brakes - GMC Hybrid 2006 Owner's Manual

Vehicle
5300 V8
Hybrid vehicles are neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers.
Vehicle
5300 V8
Hybrid vehicles are neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers.
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.

Trailer Brakes

If you are towing a trailer that is equipped with trailer
brakes and you manually apply the trailer brakes while
driving slower than 13 mph (21 km/h), your vehicle may
go into auto stop mode even if you are not pressing on
the vehicle's brakes.
C-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (2WD)
Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
3.23 6,700 lbs (3 039 kg)
3.73 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg)
K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD)
Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight
3.42 7,400 lbs (3 357 kg)
3.73 7,400 lbs (3 356 kg)
Using the trailer brake system manually can make your
hybrid vehicle perform as if you are using the brake pedal
in the vehicle. The trailer brake operation check will still
work. If you manually apply the trailer brakes for an
extended period of time, the SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
DIC message will come on. The message will go off after
the trailer brakes have been released. No other action is
necessary. For more information, see "Trailer Brakes" in
the owner manual Index.
GCWR
12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
GCWR
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
13,000 lbs (5 897 kg)
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