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Hey guys,

I've tried searching this and have gotten mixed reviews. Is there a sticker on the 2016 Silverado 1500 that states what my max trailering capacity is? Is it the sticker located on the bottom side of my hitch or some other spot?

Thanks for the help.

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There are a few factors that play into what your tow rating would be. From motor size to rear end gearing. As long as you can get these figures you would be able to find the ratings on the gmc or Chevy website.

 

What I can see from you avatar is that you have a 6.2l cc. So you either have the 3.23 or 3.42 gearing.

 

The 3.23 is rated at 9100 lbs

The 3.42 is rated at 11700 lbs

 

Most off the lot trucks are with the 3.23 unless you specifically have the max towing package and an easy way to tell is if you have the extendable towing mirrors from the factory. This should also be listed on your window sticker.

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The transmission also plays a role in the rear-end gearing. I heard that the 6 speed trans with the 3.42 is equivalent to a 4 speed with the 3.73. They are also trying to pull better fuel economy out of theses things while keeping the tow ratings up and that comes with compromises.

OUSux Enthusiast

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The transmission also plays a role in the rear-end gearing. I heard that the 6 speed trans with the 3.42 is equivalent to a 4 speed with the 3.73. They are also trying to pull better fuel economy out of theses things while keeping the tow ratings up and that comes with compromises.

 

 

man i wish we could still get 3.73s

SGMJAX Enthusiast

SGMJAX

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Is it as simple as changing the gears to 3.42 or 3.73 and a Tune to adjust for the new gear size in order to get that higher tow value?

 

Just curious

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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Max tow package also includes (JL1) trailer brake controller, enhanced cooling radiator, revised shock tuning for increased control, heavier duty rear springs and increased RGAWR

mjdxtreme Enthusiast

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It would depend on if you have the trailer brake. My 2015 denali came with the trailer brake but did not have the 3.42 rear gearing. There may be a larger trans cooler with the max towing package but not 100% on that. But in all honesty if you are looking to be able to tow up to 12000 lbs I would consider a 2500 duramax. Better to be safe than sorry in the long run.

SGMJAX Enthusiast

SGMJAX

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Yeah I don't need it right now, but it would have been nice to have. I'll eventually get a 3500 for my business and call it a day. Most of what I tow will be under that 9100 but there have been a few times where I needed to tow closer to 10,000. If I had the higher rating I could sneak by a little longer.

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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Trailer brake can be added as an without the rest of the NHT (max trailering) option. NHT will include the JL1 trailer brake option and Z82 trailering equipment.

 

Trailer equipment (Z82) can be added without trailer brake (JL1), but JL1 requires Z82.

 

Z82 Trailering equipment, includes trailer hitch, 7-pin and 4-pin connectors

JL1 Trailer brake controller, integrated

 

Z82 is standard on higher level trims. JL1 will still be optional.

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SGMJAX

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I've got the trailer brake integrated and the hitch plugs. Only thing I don't have is the suspension and gears. I've actually got King shocks on all four corners now. It looks like from the sticker my truck was originally set to have 3.42s and a 5.3l but with the addition of the 6.2l it dropped my gears down as standard equipment for the 6.2l. Truck also has the Z71 package.

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