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2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.73 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Standard Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 4.3l V6. Chart footnote 1: Trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart note: To achieve a trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 lbs., models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Standard Box 2WD', column 4.3l V6, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 5,400lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.73 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Long Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 4.3l V6. Chart footnote 1: Trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart note: To achieve a trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 lbs., models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Long Box 2WD', column 4.3l V6, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 5,200lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 4WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.73 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Standard Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 4.3l V6. Chart footnote 1: Trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart note: To achieve a trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 lbs., models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Standard Box 4x4', column 4.3l V6, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 5,100lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 4WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.73 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Long Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 4.3l V6. Chart footnote 1: Trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart note: To achieve a trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 lbs., models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Long Box 4x4', column 4.3l V6, axle 3.73
- Conventional
- 4,900lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.23 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Standard Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 4.3l V6. Chart footnote 1: Trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart note: To achieve a trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 lbs., models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Standard Box 2WD', column 4.3l V6, axle 3.23
- Conventional
- 4,800lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.23 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Long Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 4.3l V6. Chart footnote 1: Trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart note: To achieve a trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 lbs., models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Long Box 2WD', column 4.3l V6, axle 3.23
- Conventional
- 4,700lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
4.3L V6 · 2WD · Extended Cab · Standard Box · 3.23 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Standard Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 4.3l V6. Chart footnote 1: Trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart note: To achieve a trailer weight rating greater than 5,000 lbs., models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Standard Box 2WD', column 4.3l V6, axle 3.23
- Conventional
- 4,400lb
- GCWR
- Not cited