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GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
5853626) - 2014 - CRC - 6/6/14
Driving and Operating
9-87
Trailer tongue weight (1) should be
10
–
15 percent and fifth-wheel or
gooseneck kingpin weight should be
15
–
25 percent of the loaded trailer
weight up to the maximums for
vehicle series and hitch type.
Vehicle Series
Hitch Type
Maximum Tongue
Weight
1500
Weight-Carrying
363 kg (800 lb)
1500
Weight-Distributing
544 kg (1,200 lb)
2500/3500
Standard Box
Weight-Carrying or
Weight-Distributing
680 kg (1,500 lb)
2500/
3500 Long Box
Weight-Carrying or
Weight-Distributing
907 kg (2,000 lb)
2500
Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck
1 361 kg (3,000 lb)
3500 Single Rear
Wheels
Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck
1 814 kg (4,000 lb)
3500 Dual Rear
Wheels
Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck
2 495 kg (5,500 lb)
Do not exceed the maximum
allowable tongue weight for the
vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch
extension that will position the hitch
ball closest to the vehicle. This will
help reduce the effect of trailer
tongue weight on the rear axle.
Trailer rating may be limited by the
vehicle's ability to carry tongue
weight. Tongue or kingpin weight
cannot cause the vehicle to exceed
the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) or the RGAWR (Rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating). See
“
Total
Weight on the Vehicle's Tires
”
later
in this section.