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2010 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.73 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
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 is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 5000 lbs with 600-lb tongue weight. 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) or Off-Road (Z71). Automatic transmission ratings. Axle ratio carries footnote 3: This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers.
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'REG CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD', column Vortec 4.3L V6, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 5,400lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2010 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.73 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
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 is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 5000 lbs with 600-lb tongue weight. 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) or Off-Road (Z71). Automatic transmission ratings. Axle ratio carries footnote 2 (fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1500 lbs maximum).
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'REG CAB LONG BOX 2WD', column Vortec 4.3L V6, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 5,200lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2010 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 4WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.73 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
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 is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 5000 lbs with 600-lb tongue weight. 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) or Off-Road (Z71). Automatic transmission ratings. Axle ratio carries footnote 2 (fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1500 lbs maximum).
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'REG CAB STANDARD BOX 4WD', column Vortec 4.3L V6, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 5,100lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2010 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 4WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.73 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
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 is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 5000 lbs with 600-lb tongue weight. 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) or Off-Road (Z71). Automatic transmission ratings. Axle ratio carries footnote 2 (fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1500 lbs maximum).
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'REG CAB LONG BOX 4WD', column Vortec 4.3L V6, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 4,900lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2010 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.23 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
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 is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 5000 lbs with 600-lb tongue weight. 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) or Off-Road (Z71). Automatic transmission ratings. Axle ratio carries footnote 2 (fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1500 lbs maximum).
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'REG CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD', column Vortec 4.3L V6, axle 3.23
- Conventional
- 4,800lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2010 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.23 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
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 is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 5000 lbs with 600-lb tongue weight. 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) or Off-Road (Z71). Automatic transmission ratings. Axle ratio carries footnote 2 (fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1500 lbs maximum).
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'REG CAB LONG BOX 2WD', column Vortec 4.3L V6, axle 3.23
- Conventional
- 4,700lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2010 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Extended Cab · Standard Box · 3.23 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
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 is for use with a weight-distributing hitch; weight-carrying hitch maximum is 5000 lbs with 600-lb tongue weight. 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) or Off-Road (Z71). Automatic transmission ratings. Axle ratio carries footnote 3: This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers.
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'EXT. CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD', column Vortec 4.3L V6, axle 3.23
- Conventional
- 4,400lb
- GCWR
- Not cited