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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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2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.73 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart row label: 'REG CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD'. Guide 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 5000 lbs.
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'REG CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD', column 4.3L V6 (conventional), axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 5,400lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.73 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart row label: 'REG CAB long BOX 2WD'. Guide 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 5000 lbs.
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'REG CAB long BOX 2WD', column 4.3L V6 (conventional), axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 5,200lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 4WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.73 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart row label: 'REG CAB STANDARD BOX 4WD'. Guide 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 5000 lbs.
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'REG CAB STANDARD BOX 4WD', column 4.3L V6 (conventional), axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 5,100lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 4WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.73 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart row label: 'REG CAB long BOX 4WD'. Guide 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 5000 lbs.
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'REG CAB long BOX 4WD', column 4.3L V6 (conventional), axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 4,900lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.23 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart row label: 'REG CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD'. Guide 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 5000 lbs.
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'REG CAB STANDARD BOX 2WD', column 4.3L V6 (conventional), axle 3.23
- Conventional
- 4,800lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.23 axle
Equipment: No package requirement recorded; check source chart.
Chart row label: 'REG CAB long BOX 2WD'. Guide 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 5000 lbs.
Page 13, Sierra 1500 automatic transmission ratings with ball hitch, row 'REG CAB long BOX 2WD', column 4.3L V6 (conventional), axle 3.23
- Conventional
- 4,700lb
- GCWR
- Not cited