Chevrolet 2015 Silverado - Download Trailering Selector
Chevrolet 2015 Silverado - Download Trailering Selector
Chevrolet 2015 Silverado - Download Trailering Selector
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TRAILERING TERMS<br />
GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR)<br />
The weight in pounds each axle is capable of supporting.<br />
The load on each axle must not exceed its GAWR. Your<br />
Chevy truck’s GAWR is posted on the driver’s door or<br />
door-lock pillar panel.<br />
GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING (GCWR)<br />
The total allowable weight of the loaded vehicle and its trailer<br />
combined. The GCWR includes the weight of the driver,<br />
passengers, fuel, original equipment and gear you carry.<br />
GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT<br />
The weight of your loaded trailer.<br />
TRAILER WEIGHT RATING<br />
The trailer weight rating (in pounds) for any vehicle is<br />
determined by subtracting vehicle weight from the GCWR.<br />
At the trailer weight rating for a properly equipped vehicle,<br />
you should be able to accelerate, merge with traffic, climb<br />
a typical grade on a road or interstate at highway speed,<br />
and assuming satisfactory road conditions, maintain<br />
control on various road surfaces and stop the vehicle<br />
within a reasonable distance.<br />
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR)<br />
This rating is the maximum amount a tow vehicle can<br />
weigh. Everything contributing to the tow vehicle’s<br />
weight is factored into the GVWR, including the weight of<br />
the truck, driver, passengers, fuel payload, tongue load<br />
of the trailer, hitch weight and all optional equipment.<br />
The GVWR is displayed on the driver’s door or door-lock<br />
pillar label.<br />
CHEVROLET<br />
TRAILERING<br />
SELECTOR<br />
10 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE SELECTING THE<br />
CORRECT VEHICLE FOR YOUR TRAILERING NEEDS<br />
1. What is your trailer’s weight?<br />
2. In addition to the trailer, how much weight will you be carrying?<br />
3. How much time will you spend towing?<br />
4. Which conditions will you most likely encounter?<br />
°Steep grades<br />
°High altitude<br />
5. Will you tow over short or long distances?<br />
°Extreme temperatures<br />
6. Will your towing or payload needs increase in the future?<br />
7. What are your trailer’s height and width?<br />
8. What type of hitch does your trailer require?<br />
°Weight-carrying<br />
°Fifth-wheel<br />
°Weight-distributing<br />
°Gooseneck<br />
9. Is your trailer equipped with trailer brakes?<br />
10. What type of electrical connection does your trailer need?<br />
°4-wire °6-wire °7-wire<br />
°8-wire<br />
°Other<br />
<strong>2015</strong> <strong>Silverado</strong> 1500 Engine Horsepower, Torque and Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings<br />
Engine EcoTec3 - 4.3L V-6 (LV3) EcoTec3 - 5.3L V-8 (L83) EcoTec3 - 6.2L V-8 (L86)<br />
Horsepower 285 @ 5,300 355 @ 5,600 420 @ 5,600<br />
Torque (lb.-ft.) 305 @ 3,900 383 @ 4,100 460 @ 4,100<br />
AXLE RATIO RATINGS (lbs) AXLE RATIO RATINGS (lbs) AXLE RATIO RATINGS (lbs)<br />
Conventional 5th-Wheel Conventional 5th-Wheel Conventional 5th-Wheel<br />
Regular Cab 2WD 3.23 6,100 - 3.42 9,800 - 3.42 - -<br />
Double Cab 2WD 3.23 5,600 - 3.73 11,200 - 3.42 12,000 -<br />
Crew Cab 2WD 3.23 5,600 - 3.73 11,100 - 3.42 12,000 -<br />
Regular Cab 4WD 3.42 7,600 - 3.42 9,500 - 3.42 - -<br />
Double Cab 4WD 3.42 7,200 - 3.73 11,000 - 3.42 11,900 -<br />
Crew Cab 4WD 3.42 7,100 - 3.73 10,900 - 3.42 11,800 -<br />
<strong>2015</strong> <strong>Silverado</strong> 2500HD Engine Horsepower, Torque and Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings<br />
Engine VORTEC 6.0L V-8 (L96) 6.0L V-8 Gaseous (LC8) DURAMAX 6.6L V-8 Turbo-Diesel (LML)<br />
Horsepower 360 @ 5,400 360 @ 5,400 (Gas) / 301 @ 5,000 (CNG) 397 @ 3,000<br />
Torque (lb.-ft.) 380 @ 4,200 380 @ 4,200 (Gas) / 333 @ 4,200 (CNG) 765 @ 1,600<br />
AXLE RATIO RATINGS (lbs) AXLE RATIO RATINGS (lbs) AXLE RATIO RATINGS (lbs)<br />
Conventional 5th-Wheel Conventional 5th-Wheel Conventional 5th-Wheel<br />
Regular Cab 2WD 4.10 13,000 14,800 4.10 13,000 - 3.73 13,000 17,900<br />
Double Cab 2WD 4.10 13,000 14,500 4.10 13,000 - 3.73 13,000 17,600<br />
Crew Cab 2WD 4.10 13,000 14,300 4.10 13,000 - 3.73 13,000 17,400<br />
Regular Cab 4WD 4.10 13,000 14,500 4.10 13,000 - 3.73 13,000 17,600<br />
Double Cab 4WD 4.10 13,000 14,200 4.10 13,000 - 3.73 13,000 17,300<br />
Crew Cab 4WD 4.10 13,000 14,000 4.10 13,000 - 3.73 14,500 17,100<br />
<strong>2015</strong> <strong>Silverado</strong> 3500HD Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Engine Horsepower, Torque and Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings<br />
Engine VORTEC 6.0L V-8 (L96) DURAMAX 6.6L V-8 Turbo-Diesel (LML)<br />
Horsepower 360 @ 5,400 (Pickups) / 322 @ 4,400 (Chassis Cabs) 397 @ 3,000 (Pickups & Chassis Cabs)<br />
Torque (lb.-ft.) 380 @ 4,200 (Pickups & Chassis Cabs) 765 @ 1,600 (Pickups & Chassis Cabs)<br />
AXLE RATIO RATINGS (lbs) AXLE RATIO RATINGS (lbs)<br />
Conventional 5th-Wheel Conventional 5th-Wheel<br />
Regular Cab 2WD 4.10 13,000 14,600 - - -<br />
Double Cab 2WD 4.10 13,000 14,200 3.73 13,000 17,500<br />
Crew Cab 2WD 4.10 13,000 14,100 3.73 13,000 17,400<br />
Regular Cab 4WD 4.10 13,000 14,300 3.73 13,000 17,500<br />
Double Cab 4WD 4.10 13,000 13,900 3.73 13,000 17,200<br />
Crew Cab 4WD 4.10 13,000 13,900 3.73 13,000 17,100<br />
<strong>2015</strong> <strong>Silverado</strong> 3500HD Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Engine Horsepower, Torque and Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings<br />
Engine VORTEC 6.0L V-8 (L96) DURAMAX 6.6L V-8 Turbo-Diesel (LML)<br />
Horsepower 360 @ 5,400 (Pickups) / 322 @ 4,400 (Chassis Cabs) 397 @ 3,000 (Pickups & Chassis Cabs)<br />
Torque (lb.-ft.) 380 @ 4,200 (Pickups & Chassis Cabs) 765 @ 1,600 (Pickups & Chassis Cabs)<br />
AXLE RATIO RATINGS (lbs) AXLE RATIO RATINGS (lbs)<br />
Conventional 5th-Wheel Conventional 5th-Wheel<br />
Regular Cab 2WD 4.10 14,200 14,200 - - -<br />
Double Cab 2WD 4.10 13,800 13,800 3.73 16,500 23,000<br />
Crew Cab 2WD 4.10 13,700 13,700 3.73 16,500 22,900<br />
Regular Cab 4WD 4.10 13,900 13,900 3.73 16,000 23,200<br />
Double Cab 4WD 4.10 13,500 13,500 3.73 18,000 22,800<br />
Crew Cab 4WD 4.10 13,300 13,300 3.73 19,600 22,600<br />
<strong>2015</strong> Tahoe Engine Horsepower, Torque<br />
and Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings<br />
EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 (L83) with NHT<br />
Engine<br />
Max <strong>Trailering</strong> Package<br />
<strong>2015</strong> Equinox Engine Horsepower, Torque<br />
and Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings<br />
2.4L 4-cyl DOHC SIDI 3.6L V-6 SIDI with<br />
Engine<br />
with VVT (LEA)<br />
VVT (LFX)<br />
<strong>2015</strong> Express Cargo Engine Horsepower, Torque and<br />
Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings<br />
Engine<br />
Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI Vortec 6.0L V8 Duramax 6.6L V8 6.0L V8 SFI<br />
(L20)<br />
SFI (L96) Turbo-Diesel (LGH) Gaseous (LC8)<br />
Horsepower 285 @ 5,400 342 @ 5,400 260 @ 3,100 282 @ 4,700<br />
Torque (lb.-ft.) 295 @ 4,600 373 @ 4,400 525 @ 1,600 320 @ 4,400<br />
AXLE<br />
RATIO<br />
RATINGS<br />
(lbs)<br />
AXLE<br />
RATIO<br />
RATINGS<br />
(lbs)<br />
AXLE<br />
RATIO<br />
RATINGS<br />
(lbs)<br />
AXLE<br />
RATIO<br />
RATINGS<br />
(lbs)<br />
2500 RWD 3.42 7,400 3.42 10,000 3.54 10,000 3.42 9,900<br />
2500 RWD -<br />
LWB<br />
3.42 7,200 3.42 10,000 3.54 10,000 3.42 9,700<br />
3500 RWD 3.42 7,400 3.42 10,000 3.54 10,000 3.42 9,800<br />
3500 RWD -<br />
LWB<br />
3.42 7,100 3.42 10,000 3.54 10,000 3.42 9,600<br />
TRAILER WEIGHT RANGES<br />