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TRAILERING

IT PULLS ITS OWN WEIGHT AND THEN SOME.
Whether you're merging onto the highway or pulling a boat, you'll discover that the Vortec engines and Chevy Express towing capabilities have the right blend of strength, efficiency and reliability.

 

Heavy-Duty Trailering Package

For heavy loads, there's a Heavy-Duty Trailering Special Equipment Package which includes a weight-distributing trailering hitch platform.

 
Passenger Conversion Cargo Cutaway
O O O

X = Standard.     O = Optional.     = Not available.

 

Tow/Haul

When engaged, Tow/Haul mode enhances trailering by reprogramming the automatic transmission shift schedule to help transport heavy loads.

 
Passenger Conversion Cargo Cutaway
X X X X

X = Standard.     O = Optional.     = Not available.

 

NOTE: Your vehicle may require additional special equipment to tow the maximum trailer weights listed here. The weight-carrying hitch limit for Chevy Express is a 4,000 lb. trailer with 400-lb. tongue weight. A weight-distributing hitch is required when trailer weight totals more than 4,000 lbs.
ENGINE
 
VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 4800 V8 VORTEC 5300 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8
TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC
Series Max. trailer
Weight (lbs.)(1)
Required
Axle Ratio
GCWR
(lbs)(2)
Max. trailer
Weight (lbs.)(1)
Required
Axle Ratio
GCWR
(lbs)(2)
Max. trailer
Weight (lbs.)(1)
Required
Axle Ratio
GCWR (lbs)(2) Max. trailer
Weight (lbs.)(1)
Req
Axle Ratio
GCWR (lbs)(2)
1500 Express Passenger
(RWD/AWD)
4000 3.42 9500       6400/6200
6400/6200
 
3.42
3.73
12,000
12,000
     
1500 Express (RWD/AWD) Cargo 4000 3.42 9500       6400/6600
6400/6600
 
3.42
3.73
12,000
12,000
     
2500 Express Passenger (Regular/
Extended)
                  7900/7600
9900/9600
 
3.73
4.10
 
14,000
16,000
2500 Express Cargo RWD (Regular/
Extended)
      6300/6100

7300/7100

3.73

4.10
 

        8300/8100
10,000
 
3.73
4.10
14,000
16,000
3500 Express Passenger (Regular/
Extended)
                  7700/7400
9700/9400
 
3.73
4.10
14,000
16,000
3500 Express Cargo RWD (Regular/
Extended)
                  8300/8100
10,000
 
3.73
4.10
14,000
16,000
2500 Express Cargo AWD             7400 3.73        


1 Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated based on regular wheelbase models and assuming a base vehicle, except for the option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Trailer ratings for extended wheelbase models will be reduced. The weight of any alteration or conversion, as well as any other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevy Truck dealer for additional details.
2 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). When properly equipped; includes vehicle, passengers, equipment and cargo.

NOTE: Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent (up to 1,000 lbs.)of total loaded trailer weight. Addition of trailer tongue weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door frame. •Base cooling system includes all content required to attain maximum trailer rating. No optional cooling equipment available.• Optional Z82 Heavy-Duty Trailering Equipment Package includes a weight-distributing hitch platform and an eight-wire trailer wiring harness.

 

 

 

       

 

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