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Page 2 - THE SELECTION PROCESS; LOCKING REAR AXLE

YOU NEED THE RIGHT RIG TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT. It takes the right truck to give you the specific trailering capabilities you need. A number of factors must be taken into account — everything from the weight ofthe load to driving conditions. This document will assist you in selecting the vehi-cle,...

Page 3 - POWERTRAIN SELECTION; ENGINES; TRANSMISSIONS

POWERTRAIN SELECTION ENGINES The information presented in the charts in this document is intended to help youidentify the right engine for your application. The charts show, by vehicle typeand trailer weight, the minimum engine sizes and available axle ratios needed toprovide good performance at leg...

Page 4 - KNOW YOUR WEIGHTS AND HITCHES

KNOW YOUR WEIGHTS AND HITCHES DRY TRAILER WEIGHT The weight of the empty trailer as manufactured. This weight, usually shown on a vehicle identification plate, is not usually used as a measure for the selection of a tow vehicle. LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT The weight of the trailer (Dry Weight) plus all e...

Page 5 - NOTES AND CONDITIONS; TRAILER BRAKES; TRAILERING AND THE LAW; TRAILER LOADING

NOTES AND CONDITIONS TRAILER BRAKES The towing vehicle’s brake system is rated for safe operation at the GVWR and not the GCWR. If the loaded trailer will weigh more than 450 kg (1000 lb.), it must have its ownseparate brakes when towing with a compact or mid-size truck, or a Savana Van.The GM full-...

Page 6 - THE ALL-NEW SIERRA 1500 PICKUPS; BALL HITCH TRAILERING WITH THE ALL-NEW SIERRA 1500 PICKUPS; FIFTH -WHEEL TRAILERING WITH THE ALL-NEW SIERRA 1500 PICKUPS

THE ALL-NEW SIERRA 1500 PICKUPS BALL HITCH TRAILERING WITH THE ALL-NEW SIERRA 1500 PICKUPS ENGINE Vortec 4.3L V6 (LU3) Vortec 4.8L V8 (LY2) Vortec 5.3L V8 (LY5/LMG/LH6/LC9) Vortec 6.0L V8 (L76) Horsepower 195 @ 4600 295 @ 5600 315 @ 5200 367 @ 5500 Torque (lb.-ft.) 260 @ 2800 305 @ 4800 338 @ 4400 3...

Page 7 - TRAILERING WITH THE ALL-NEW SIERRA 2500HD AND 3500HD PICKUPS

TRAILERING WITH THE ALL-NEW SIERRA 2500HD AND 3500HD PICKUPS BALL HITCH TRAILERING FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERING ENGINE/TRANSMISSION Vortec 6.0L V8 (LY6) Duramax 6.6L V8 Diesel (LMM) Vortec 6.0L V8 (LY6) Duramax 6.6L V8 Diesel (LMM) Automatic 6-speed (MYD) Automatic 6-speed (MW7) Automatic 6-speed (MYD) Au...

Page 8 - GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATINGS (GCWR) – 1500 AND 1500HD SERIES

SIERRA 1500 & 1500HD PICKUPS NOTES: • Any Sierra pickup can tow a 907 kg (2000 lb.) trailer without special equipment.• Weight-Carrying Hitch Limit: 2268 kg (5000 lb.) trailer with 272 kg (600 lb.) tongue weight.• A Weight-Distributing Hitch and Sway Control is required over 2268 kg (5000 lb.) T...

Page 9 - VORTECMAX PERFORMANCE PACKAGE

SIERRA TRAILER-TOWING FEATURES: • Automatic transmissions feature a Tow/Haul mode for improved performance when towing. • Four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) adds a measure of safety when braking, especially on slippery surfaces. • Rear axles use a synthet...

Page 11 - FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERING WITH SIERRA 2500HD AND 3500 PICKUPS

Refer to the Gross Combination Weight Ratings shown on page 10 for allowable GCWRs. NOTES: • 2500HD and 3500 models have a weight-carrying hitch limit of 3402 kg (7500 lb.) and require a weight-distributing hitch with trailer weightsin excess of this limit. • Trailer kingpin weight should be 15-25% ...

Page 12 - TRAILERING WITH YUKON, YUKON XL AND DENALI; YUKON & YUKON XL – YUKON DENALI & YUKON XL DENALI; ACADIA

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATINGS (GCWR) You may prefer to use Gross Combination Weight Ratings (GCWR) to determine theengine and rear axle ratios you will require to tow a specific trailer. This chartshows you the maximum allowable GCWR based on all the available engines and TRAILERING WITH YUKON, Y...

Page 13 - BALL HITCH TRAILERING WITH CANYON PICKUP AND CHASSIS CAB; CANYON PICKUP & CHASSIS CAB; PONTIAC TORRENT

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATINGS (GCWR) You may prefer to use Gross Combination Weight Ratings (GCWRs) to determine theengine and rear axle ratio you will require to tow a specific trailer with your Canyon.The chart below shows you the maximum allowable GCWR based on all the available engines and ax...

Page 14 - BALL HITCH TRAILERING WITH ENVOY, ENVOY DENALI AND RAINIER; when hauling heavier trailers.; PONTIAC MONTANA SV6 & BUICK TERRAZA & RENDEZVOUS

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING (GCWR) GCWRs include the total loaded weight of the tow vehicle and the trailer combined.The chart below shows you maximum allowable GCWRs with specific axle ratios. Trailering Package includes: • 125-amp alternator • P225/60R17 All Season tires • Trailer wiring harne...

Page 15 - BALL HITCH TRAILERING WITH SAVANA CARGO MODELS; BALL HITCH TRAILERING WITH SAVANA PASSENGER MODELS; SAVANA CARGO & PASSENGER VANS

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATINGS (GCWR) You may prefer to use Gross Combination Weight Ratings (GCWR) to determine theengine and rear axle ratio you will require to tow a specific trailer with your GMCSavana. The chart below shows you the maximum allowable GCWR based on all the RWB – Regular wheelba...

Page 16 - g m c a n a d a .co m; WORKSHEET

A WORD ABOUT THIS BROCHURESome of the equipment shown or described throughout this brochure may be available at extra cost. This brochure is based on the latest information at the time of production. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, to ...

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