Buick 2005 Terraza - Manual (Page 285)

Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For
example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature, and how much your vehicle is used to pull
a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on
any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Look in the following chart to find the maximum
trailer weight for your vehicle.
Vehicle Axle Ratio
Maximum
Trailer Weight *GCWR
Two-Wheel-Drive (Short Wheel Base) 3.29 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,000 lbs (3 175 kg)
Two-Wheel-Drive (Long Wheel Base) 3.29 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) 8,500 lbs (3 856 kg)
All-Wheel Drive 3.29 3,500 lbs (1 588 kg) 8,500 lbs (3 856 kg)
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle
and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversion. The GCWR for your vehicle should
not be exceeded.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or
advice, or you can contact the Customer Assistance
Center. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-4
for more information. In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Center, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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