Owner's Manual

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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2012
Driving and Operating 9-95
Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)
5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling
Pkg — Conventional Trailer
3.42 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs)
5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling
Pkg — Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.42 4 082 kg (9,000 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs)
1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Standard Box
4.3L V6 (b) 3.73 2 313 kg (5,100 lbs) 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs)
4.8L V8 (b) 3.42 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs)
5.3L V8 (b) 3.08 2 903 kg (6,400 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs)
5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.08 3 221 kg (7,100 lbs) 5 534 kg (12,200 lbs)
5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling
Pkg — Conventional Trailer
3.42 4 037 kg (8,900 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs)
5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling
Pkg — Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.42 3 719 kg (8,200 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs)
1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box
4.8L V8 (b) 3.42 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs)
5.3L V8 (b) 3.08 2 767 kg (6,100 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs)
5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg (b) 3.08 3 084 kg (6,800 lbs) 5 534 kg (12,200 lbs)