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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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2000 · OEM chart
4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4) · 4WD · Regular Cab · Not specified in chart · 4.10 axle
Equipment: Weight-distributing hitch; Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission; Chart note: These charts are for use with a weight-distributing hitch. When using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs and a 600-lb trailer tongue weight.; Chart note (1500 Series): To achieve trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 pounds, models must be equipped with an available increased capacity suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85), Manual Selectable Ride (ZX3) or Off-Road (Z71).; Chart note: Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on regular cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver; trailer rating for extended cab models will be reduced.
Page 10, New 2000 Sierra With Automatic Transmission chart, row 1500 4WD 4.10, column 4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4)
- Conventional
- 8,500lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2000 · OEM chart
4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4) · 4WD · Regular Cab · Not specified in chart · 4.10 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission; Chart note: The above chart is for use with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch. Automatic transmission ratings.; Chart note: Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on regular cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver; trailer rating for extended cab models will be reduced.
Page 12, New 2000 Sierra With Fifth-Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch chart, row 1500 4WD 4.10, column 4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4)
- Fifth-wheel
- 8,500lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2000 · OEM chart
4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4) · 2WD · Regular Cab · Not specified in chart · 3.73 axle
Equipment: Weight-distributing hitch; Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission; Chart note: These charts are for use with a weight-distributing hitch. When using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs and a 600-lb trailer tongue weight.; Chart note (1500 Series): To achieve trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 pounds, models must be equipped with an available increased capacity suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85), Manual Selectable Ride (ZX3) or Off-Road (Z71).; Chart note: Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on regular cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver; trailer rating for extended cab models will be reduced.
Page 10, New 2000 Sierra With Automatic Transmission chart, row 1500 2WD 3.73, column 4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4)
- Conventional
- 7,800lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2000 · OEM chart
4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4) · 2WD · Regular Cab · Not specified in chart · 3.73 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission; Chart note: The above chart is for use with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch. Automatic transmission ratings.; Chart note: Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on regular cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver; trailer rating for extended cab models will be reduced.
Page 12, New 2000 Sierra With Fifth-Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch chart, row 1500 2WD 3.73, column 4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4)
- Fifth-wheel
- 7,800lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2000 · OEM chart
4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4) · 4WD · Regular Cab · Not specified in chart · 3.73 axle
Equipment: Weight-distributing hitch; Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission; Chart note: These charts are for use with a weight-distributing hitch. When using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs and a 600-lb trailer tongue weight.; Chart note (1500 Series): To achieve trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 pounds, models must be equipped with an available increased capacity suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85), Manual Selectable Ride (ZX3) or Off-Road (Z71).; Chart note: Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on regular cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver; trailer rating for extended cab models will be reduced.
Page 10, New 2000 Sierra With Automatic Transmission chart, row 1500 4WD 3.73, column 4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4)
- Conventional
- 7,500lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2000 · OEM chart
4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4) · 4WD · Regular Cab · Not specified in chart · 3.73 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission; Chart note: The above chart is for use with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch. Automatic transmission ratings.; Chart note: Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on regular cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver; trailer rating for extended cab models will be reduced.
Page 12, New 2000 Sierra With Fifth-Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch chart, row 1500 4WD 3.73, column 4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4)
- Fifth-wheel
- 7,500lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2000 · OEM chart
4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4) · 2WD · Regular Cab · Not specified in chart · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Weight-distributing hitch; Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission; Chart note: These charts are for use with a weight-distributing hitch. When using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs and a 600-lb trailer tongue weight.; Chart note (1500 Series): To achieve trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 pounds, models must be equipped with an available increased capacity suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85), Manual Selectable Ride (ZX3) or Off-Road (Z71).; Chart note: Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on regular cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver; trailer rating for extended cab models will be reduced.
Page 10, New 2000 Sierra With Automatic Transmission chart, row 1500 2WD 3.42, column 4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4)
- Conventional
- 6,800lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2000 · OEM chart
4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4) · 2WD · Regular Cab · Not specified in chart · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission; Chart note: The above chart is for use with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch. Automatic transmission ratings.; Chart note: Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on regular cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver; trailer rating for extended cab models will be reduced.
Page 12, New 2000 Sierra With Fifth-Wheel or Gooseneck Hitch chart, row 1500 2WD 3.42, column 4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4)
- Fifth-wheel
- 6,800lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2000 · OEM chart
4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4) · 4WD · Regular Cab · Not specified in chart · 4.10 axle
Equipment: Weight-distributing hitch; Manual transmission
Manual transmission; Chart note: These charts are for use with a weight-distributing hitch. When using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs and a 600-lb trailer tongue weight.; Chart note (1500 Series): To achieve trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 pounds, models must be equipped with an available increased capacity suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85), Manual Selectable Ride (ZX3) or Off-Road (Z71).; Chart note: Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on regular cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver; trailer rating for extended cab models will be reduced.
Page 10, New 2000 Sierra With Manual Transmission chart, row 1500 4WD 4.10, column 4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4)
- Conventional
- 6,500lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2000 · OEM chart
4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4) · 2WD · Regular Cab · Not specified in chart · 3.73 axle
Equipment: Weight-distributing hitch; Manual transmission
Manual transmission; Chart note: These charts are for use with a weight-distributing hitch. When using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs and a 600-lb trailer tongue weight.; Chart note (1500 Series): To achieve trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 pounds, models must be equipped with an available increased capacity suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85), Manual Selectable Ride (ZX3) or Off-Road (Z71).; Chart note: Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on regular cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver; trailer rating for extended cab models will be reduced.
Page 10, New 2000 Sierra With Manual Transmission chart, row 1500 2WD 3.73, column 4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4)
- Conventional
- 5,800lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2000 · OEM chart
4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4) · 4WD · Regular Cab · Not specified in chart · 3.73 axle
Equipment: Weight-distributing hitch; Manual transmission
Manual transmission; Chart note: These charts are for use with a weight-distributing hitch. When using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs and a 600-lb trailer tongue weight.; Chart note (1500 Series): To achieve trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 pounds, models must be equipped with an available increased capacity suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85), Manual Selectable Ride (ZX3) or Off-Road (Z71).; Chart note: Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on regular cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver; trailer rating for extended cab models will be reduced.
Page 10, New 2000 Sierra With Manual Transmission chart, row 1500 4WD 3.73, column 4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4)
- Conventional
- 5,500lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2000 · OEM chart
4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4) · 2WD · Regular Cab · Not specified in chart · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Weight-distributing hitch; Manual transmission
Manual transmission; Chart note: These charts are for use with a weight-distributing hitch. When using a weight-carrying hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5,000 lbs and a 600-lb trailer tongue weight.; Chart note (1500 Series): To achieve trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 pounds, models must be equipped with an available increased capacity suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85), Manual Selectable Ride (ZX3) or Off-Road (Z71).; Chart note: Maximum trailer weight ratings are based on regular cab models and are calculated assuming a standard equipped base vehicle plus driver; trailer rating for extended cab models will be reduced.
Page 10, New 2000 Sierra With Manual Transmission chart, row 1500 2WD 3.42, column 4.8L V8 (Vortec 4800, LR4)
- Conventional
- 4,800lb
- GCWR
- Not cited