GMC 2012 Sierra - Manual (Page 369)

Black plate (93,1) GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/15/11
Driving and Operating 9-93
Vehicle Series Hitch Type
Maximum Tongue
Weight
1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs)
1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs)
1500 Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck 680 kg (1,500 lbs)
2500/3500
Standard Box Weight Carrying or
Weight Distributing
680 kg (1,500 lbs)
2500/
3500 Long Box Weight Carrying or
Weight Distributing
907 (2,000 lbs)
2500 Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck 1 361 kg (3,000 lbs)
3500 Single Rear
Wheels
Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck 1 814 kg (4,000 lbs)
3500 Dual Rear
Wheels
Fifth-Wheel Gooseneck 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs)
*816 kg (41,800 lbs) for vehicles built before October, 2011. Check the
hitch rating label for correct maximum for the vehicle.
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.
Trailering 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 for more information.
After loading the trailer, weigh
the trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they are not, adjustments
might be made by moving some
items around in the trailer.
Total Weight on the Vehicle's
Tires
Be sure the vehicle's tires are
inflated to the inflation pressures
found on the Certification Tire
label on the drivers door or
see Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9‑16 for more information.