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2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Long Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Long Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Conventional
- 10,000lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Long Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Long Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Conventional
- 9,800lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Extended Cab · Standard Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Standard Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Standard Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Conventional
- 9,700lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Long Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. Chart note: To tow trailers with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitches, models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 9, Silverado 1500 gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Long Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Fifth-wheel
- 9,700lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Crew Cab Short Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Crew Cab Short Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Conventional
- 9,600lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Extended Cab · Standard Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Standard Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Standard Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Conventional
- 9,600lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Extended Cab · Standard Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Standard Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. Chart note: To tow trailers with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitches, models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 9, Silverado 1500 gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Standard Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Fifth-wheel
- 9,600lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Crew Cab · Short Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Crew Cab Short Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Crew Cab Short Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Conventional
- 9,500lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Extended Cab · Long Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Long Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Long Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Conventional
- 9,500lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Extended Cab · Standard Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Standard Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. Chart note: To tow trailers with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitches, models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 9, Silverado 1500 gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Standard Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Fifth-wheel
- 9,400lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Extended Cab · Long Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Long Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Long Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Conventional
- 9,300lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Standard Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Standard Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Conventional
- 9,100lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Extended Cab · Long Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Long Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. Chart note: To tow trailers with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitches, models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 9, Silverado 1500 gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Long Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Fifth-wheel
- 9,000lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Long Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. Chart note: To tow trailers with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitches, models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 9, Silverado 1500 gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Long Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Fifth-wheel
- 8,900lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Standard Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Standard Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Conventional
- 8,900lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Extended Cab · Long Box · 3.42 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Long Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. Chart note: To tow trailers with fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitches, models must be equipped with an available optional suspension: Handling/Trailering (Z85) or Off-Road (Z71).
Page 9, Silverado 1500 gooseneck/fifth-wheel hitch trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Long Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.42
- Fifth-wheel
- 8,100lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.08 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Standard Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Standard Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.08
- Conventional
- 7,400lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.08 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Long Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Long Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.08
- Conventional
- 7,200lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Regular Cab · Standard Box · 3.08 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Standard Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Standard Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.08
- Conventional
- 7,100lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Box · 3.08 axle
Equipment: XFE; Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Crew Cab Short Box 2WD XFE'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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 'Crew Cab Short Box 2WD XFE', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.08
- Conventional
- 7,000lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Regular Cab · Long Box · 3.08 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Regular Cab Long Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Regular Cab Long Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.08
- Conventional
- 7,000lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Crew Cab · Short Box · 3.08 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Crew Cab Short Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Crew Cab Short Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.08
- Conventional
- 6,900lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Extended Cab · Standard Box · 3.08 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Standard Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Standard Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.08
- Conventional
- 6,900lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Extended Cab · Standard Box · 3.08 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Standard Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Standard Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.08
- Conventional
- 6,800lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Crew Cab · Short Box · 3.08 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Crew Cab Short Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Crew Cab Short Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.08
- Conventional
- 6,700lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 2WD · Extended Cab · Long Box · 3.08 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Long Box 2WD'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Long Box 2WD', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.08
- Conventional
- 6,700lb
- GCWR
- Not cited
2012 · OEM chart
5.3L V8 · 4WD · Extended Cab · Long Box · 3.08 axle
Equipment: Automatic transmission
Chart row label: 'Extended Cab Long Box 4x4'. Chart engine column: 5.3l V8. 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). Footnote 3: Ratings are for trucks with K5L cooling that comes with Z82 Trailering Package.
Page 8, Silverado 1500 conventional trailer weight ratings, row 'Extended Cab Long Box 4x4', column 5.3l V8, axle 3.08
- Conventional
- 6,500lb
- GCWR
- Not cited