When you buy a GMC truck, you know you are getting the best that the automotive marketplace has to offer in style, power, and versatility. There’s no denying the truly versatile and capable nature of the GMC pickup, but now you’re wondering how much you can tow. Vigorous testing by the expert designers at GMC makes for a pickup that is both handy and impressive, and we’re here to give you a guideline as to how much your GMC truck was made to handle. Read on to find GMC truck towing capability ratings!
How to the Experts Determine Towing Capability?
You might find yourself wondering how the experts decide your truck’s towing capabiltiy. Is the maximum that they tell you really all your truck can handle? We took a minute to explore the information at www.gmc.com, and found that the GMC truck towing capability ratings are based on several factors.
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How Much Can My GMC Truck Tow?
The best place to go when you are curious about your pickup’s capability is your owner’s manual, but we’ll give you our general guide. This chart shows you the maximum towing capacity for each vehicle in the 2016 lineup. It is important that you consider your trim level when using this chart, as properly equipped vehicles can tow more than the base model!
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Pickup Truck Towing Capacity Terminology
There are several acronyms used when discussing a pickup truck’s capability, and it can be confusing to drivers who aren’t aware of what they mean. Here is a list of the most popular terms used, and what they mean. We hope they help you as you research information about your GMC truck’s capabilities.
- Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR): how much weight your vehicle can carry, including passengers, cargo, fuel and the vehicle itself.
- Gross combined weight rating (GCWR): how much weight the truck can carry with a loaded vehicle and loaded trailer combined.
- Gross axle weight ratings (GAWR): the amount each particular vehicle axle can carry, including the wheel and tire
- Hitch weight rating: how much weight the hitch can carry safely.
