2016 Chev 1500 GCWR question

ww8q · Feb 20, 2018

I have a 2016 Chev Silverado 1500. Upon decoding the VIN, one of the figures I do not understand is the GCWR. They are: 12000, 16700, 12800 lbs 12000.0 min 16700.0 max, all on one line.

I know what GCWR means, I just don’t understand the difference between the 12000, 12800 and the 16700 they are giving me.

MCTalley · Feb 20, 2018

ww8q said:
I have a 2016 Chev Silverado 1500. Upon decoding the VIN, one of the figures I do not understand is the GCWR. They are: 12000, 16700, 12800 lbs 12000.0 min 16700.0 max, all on one line.

I know what GCWR means, I just don’t understand the difference between the 12000, 12800 and the 16700 they are giving me.

Different ratings for different engines or other drivetrain-related items (max tow package, different gear ratios, different wheel/tire combos), I would guess. I gave up trying to find any GCWR numbers on any Chevy/GMC literature.

ww8q · Feb 20, 2018

I would have thought that the numbers would be specific to the vehicle/VIN that was entered. But I think you are right pertaining to the different packages. I guess my option is to just give up trying to figure out what they mean.

TravelTiger · Feb 20, 2018

A good source of figuring out how to determine safe towing info is to check out www.fifthwheelst.com. They cover conventional bumper-pull towing as well.

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