80 driving and operating – GMC 2012 Sierra User Manual
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GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/15/11
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Driving and Operating
Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options.
Weights listed apply for conventional trailers and fifth-wheel trailers unless otherwise noted.
Vehicle
Axle Ratio
Maximum Trailer Weight
GCWR (a)
1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box
4.3L V6 (b)
3.23
2 177 kg (4,800 lbs)
4 309 kg (9,500 lbs)
4.3L V6 — With Automatic
Transmission (b)
3.73
2 449 kg (5,400 lbs)
4 536 kg (10,000 lbs)
4.3L V6 — With Manual
Transmission (b)
3.73
1 860 kg (4,100 lbs)
3 938 kg (8,683 lbs)
4.8L V8 (b)
3.23
2 132 kg (4,700 lbs)
4 309 kg (9,500 lbs)
4.8L V8 (b)
3.73
3 266 kg (7,200 lbs)
5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
5.3L LMG V8 (b)
3.08
2 994 kg (6,600 lbs)
5 216 kg (11,500 lbs)
5.3L LMG V8, K5L HD
Cooling Pkg
3.08
3 357 kg (7,400 lbs)
5 534 kg (12,200 lbs)
5.3L LMG V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg
3.42
4 128 kg (9,100 lbs)
6 350 kg (14,000 lbs)
1500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Standard Box
4.3L V6 (b)
3.23
1 996 kg (4,400 lbs)
4 309 kg (9,500 lbs)
4.8L V8 (b)
3.23
2 132 kg (4,700 lbs)
4 536 kg (10,000 lbs)
4.8L V8 (b)
3.73
3 039 kg (6,700 lbs)
5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)