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Search 34,354 chart rows transcribed from manufacturer towing guides. See the engine, cab, axle, required equipment, and source together. These are published comparison ratings; your truck’s equipment and loaded weight still matter.
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2002 · OEM chart
8.1L V8 (Vortec 8100) · 2WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 4.10 axle
Equipment: Avalanche 2500; Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission; Chart footnote 1: Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver.; Chart note: Weight-carrying hitch limit 5,000-lb. trailer with 600-lb. tongue weight; weight-distributing hitch and sway control required over 5,000 lb.
Page 4, Avalanche Trailering chart, row 2500 2WD ft box, column 8.1L V8 (Vortec 8100) Automatic, axle 4.10
- Conventional
- 12,000lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2002 · OEM chart
8.1L V8 (Vortec 8100) · 4WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 4.10 axle
Equipment: Avalanche 2500; Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission; Chart footnote 1: Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver.; Chart note: Weight-carrying hitch limit 5,000-lb. trailer with 600-lb. tongue weight; weight-distributing hitch and sway control required over 5,000 lb.
Page 4, Avalanche Trailering chart, row 2500 4x4 ft box, column 8.1L V8 (Vortec 8100) Automatic, axle 4.10
- Conventional
- 12,000lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2002 · OEM chart
8.1L V8 (Vortec 8100) · 2WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 3.73 axle
Equipment: Avalanche 2500; Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission; Chart footnote 1: Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver.; Chart note: Weight-carrying hitch limit 5,000-lb. trailer with 600-lb. tongue weight; weight-distributing hitch and sway control required over 5,000 lb.
Page 4, Avalanche Trailering chart, row 2500 2WD ft box, column 8.1L V8 (Vortec 8100) Automatic, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 10,400lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2002 · OEM chart
8.1L V8 (Vortec 8100) · 4WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 3.73 axle
Equipment: Avalanche 2500; Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission; Chart footnote 1: Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver.; Chart note: Weight-carrying hitch limit 5,000-lb. trailer with 600-lb. tongue weight; weight-distributing hitch and sway control required over 5,000 lb.
Page 4, Avalanche Trailering chart, row 2500 4x4 ft box, column 8.1L V8 (Vortec 8100) Automatic, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 10,100lb
- GCWR
- Not cited