trailering with a Tahoe

[zzvyb6]

My 2007 Tahoe easily pulls tandem axle trailers well over 5000#, closer to 10k with ease. In fact, it runs in V4 mode on level road at 70 mpg with the tractor behind on a car hauler. There is a digital on-board transmission temp reading you can watch. I believe that's what the limiting factor is. Its not frame strength or brakes. The Tahoe frame is based on the 3/4 ton truck design (whereas the base Suburban is based on the 1/2 ton frame).

 

[Monster5601]

I have a 2008 tahoe. seems the max tow weight is 5000 lbs.

I have an 03 and an 08 Tahoe and the owner's manual for the 08 says:

The 2WD 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe can pull up to 7500 pounds when properly equipped. For the 4WD 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe the rating is up to 8200 pounds when properly equipped.

Properly equipped is the rear axle ratio, engine size, and if the vehicle has the factory trailing package which includes the load platform, oil, and transmission coolers.

If you have a 2 wheel drive with the 4.8 engine and a 3.23 ratio you can tow 4500, 6500 if you have the 3.73 axle.

Four wheel drive, 5.3 engine with 3.73 axle, you can pull 7200 or 8200 with the 4.10 axle.

My 2008 owners' manual, which also covers the Suburban, shows that the Tahoe can pull an additional 200 pounds more than the Suburban (1500), go figure.

 

[Diamondpilot]

You don't have a 350 in a 2008. Its a 5.3 or 4.8.

Chris

 

[k0ua]

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James K0UA

 

[2weelz4me]

thanks for all the info. this forum is a great way to get info efficiently!

 

[wixthedog]

The Tahoe frame is based on the 3/4 ton truck design (whereas the base Suburban is based on the 1/2 ton frame).

What? Not to be off topic but I think you are ill-informed. There is way too much interchangability of parts between the two, from brakes to suspension components to drive lines.

 

[timswi]

What? Not to be off topic but I think you are ill-informed. There is way too much interchangability of parts between the two, from brakes to suspension components to drive lines.

I think that the Tahoe is based on a 1/2 ton pickup reg cab short bed chassis. My previous Tahoe was the exact same length as my 97 chevy 4x4 reg cab.

Suburbans were available as 1/2 and 3/4...Not sure if that's the case nowadays though.

 

[mowerpan]

I think that the Tahoe is based on a 1/2 ton pickup reg cab short bed chassis. My previous Tahoe was the exact same length as my 97 chevy 4x4 reg cab.

Suburbans were available as 1/2 and 3/4...Not sure if that's the case nowadays though.

The Tahoe and Suburban are based on 1/2 ton chassis's although a 3/4 ton suburban is still available. They different from the trucks in the fact that they use a rear coil spring suspensions versus the silverado's with leaf springs. The suspension is softer sprung on the tahoe and suburban. Give me the last 8 digits of your VIN and I'll look up the equipment yours has and the tow rating. Your problem like stated will be tongue weight and short wheel base. Problem with renting the trailer will be it most likely will not be equipped with weight distributing which will make a very big different with how the vehicle handles when towing that load. -GM Service Advisor

 

[mcd176]

My 2007 Tahoe easily pulls tandem axle trailers well over 5000#, closer to 10k with ease. In fact, it runs in V4 mode on level road at 70 mpg with the tractor behind on a car hauler. There is a digital on-board transmission temp reading you can watch. I believe that's what the limiting factor is. Its not frame strength or brakes. The Tahoe frame is based on the 3/4 ton truck design (whereas the base Suburban is based on the 1/2 ton frame).

I agree your misinformed, I have a 2009 Tahoe and a 2001 3/4 GMC Duramax, The frames are not even close to the same size and brawn, and Frame strength and especially bigger brakes make all the difference, if your pulling 10K with a tahoe for very long Id hate to be in front of you when you try to stop, I’m not trying to be a smart a** but this is how crashes happen sometimes trying to pull to much weight with an inferior tow vehicle. Just my .02

Mike

 

[timswi]

The Tahoe and Suburban are based on 1/2 ton chassis's although a 3/4 ton suburban is still available. They different from the trucks in the fact that they use a rear coil spring suspensions versus the silverado's with leaf springs. The suspension is softer sprung on the tahoe and suburban. Give me the last 8 digits of your VIN and I'll look up the equipment yours has and the tow rating. Your problem like stated will be tongue weight and short wheel base. Problem with renting the trailer will be it most likely will not be equipped with weight distributing which will make a very big different with how the vehicle handles when towing that load. -GM Service Advisor

Agreed..The basis is the same though...I'm pretty sure my '01 Tahoe had leafs. The new generation is far more refined.