Show DETROIT (Friday, June 20, 2014) – Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will maintain a 5,443 kilogram (12,000-pound) maximum available trailer weight rating as it transitions to new ratings for 2015 based on SAE J2807 Recommended Practices. “We engineered the new Silverado 1500 to be our most capable light-duty pickup ever,” said Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer. “For 2015, we will build on that strong foundation to implement SAE J2807 while maintaining robust towing capability across the lineup. “For 2015, Silverado 1500 will continue to offer trailer weight ratings up to 5,443 kilograms (12,000 pounds),” said Luke. “And, we will offer a number of configurations with trailer weight ratings of 4,082 kilograms (9,000 pounds) or more, enabling light-duty pickup customers to choose exactly the right truck for their towing requirements.” For 2014, Silverado, the North American Truck of the Year, led the light-duty pickup segment with a maximum available trailer weight rating of 5,443 kilograms (12,000 pounds). The stronger choice for tough towing situations The 2015 Silverado 1500 will be available with a number of features engineered for serious towing:
Foundation for all 2015 Silverado 1500s is a fully boxed high-strength steel frame. Extensive use of high-strength steels in the frame and body structure also contributes to a quieter interior and more solid feel, and helps Silverado earn a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score for safety in the newest government crash tests. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program. Like all new Silverados, the 2015 Silverado 1500 will have the best pickup coverage in North America, including a 5-year/160,000 kilometre limited powertrain warranty, and is part of the family of the most-dependable, longest-lasting pickups on the road. The 2014 Silverado has won more awards than any other pickup. 2015 Silverado 1500s will be available starting later this summer, with full availability in Q4 of this year. Choosing the right truck for the towing With the transition to SAE J2807, trailer weight ratings will be adjusted for many Silverado 1500s. Following are examples of old and new ratings for popular configurations:
As always, customers need to determine the appropriate vehicle and trailering capacity for their particular situation, including the curb weight of their specific vehicle, the number of passengers they will actually carry, the actual tongue weight for their combination, the amount of cargo in their vehicle, and the weight of the load they plan to tow. Customers should follow the trailering guidelines in their owner’s manual, ask their Chevrolet dealer for trailering advice, or contact Chevrolet Customer Assistance for more information. Also, the Chevrolet Trailering Guide can be found under the Ownership tab of the Chevrolet.ca website. Background: SAE J2807 Recommended Practice Performance standards for trailering vehicles:To help ensure that vehicles can confidently tow the rated maximum trailer weight under a variety of real-world driving conditions, SAE J2807 establishes specific test protocols. These include:
New calculations for trailer weight ratings:In addition to the performance standards, SAE J2807 also uses a specific set of assumptions to calculate maximum trailer weight ratings:
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