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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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2008 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 3.73 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart footnote 1: When properly equipped, maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 5000 lbs. 1500 Series notes: to achieve a trailer weight rating greater than 5000 lbs, models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85), Manual Selectable Ride (ZX3) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 7, Sierra 1500 trailer weight ratings (weight-distributing hitch), row 1500 2WD, column Vortec 4.3L V6, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 5,300lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2008 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 4WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 3.73 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart footnote 1: When properly equipped, maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 5000 lbs. 1500 Series notes: to achieve a trailer weight rating greater than 5000 lbs, models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85), Manual Selectable Ride (ZX3) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 7, Sierra 1500 trailer weight ratings (weight-distributing hitch), row 1500 4WD, column Vortec 4.3L V6, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 5,100lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2008 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Not specified in chart · Not specified in chart · 3.23 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart footnote 1: When properly equipped, maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 5000 lbs. 1500 Series notes: to achieve a trailer weight rating greater than 5000 lbs, models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85), Manual Selectable Ride (ZX3) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 7, Sierra 1500 trailer weight ratings (weight-distributing hitch), row 1500 2WD, column Vortec 4.3L V6, axle 3.23
- Conventional
- 4,800lb
- GCWR
- Not cited