2004 Chevrolet-GMC 1500 Reg. Cab 4WD Short towing capacity
The 2004 Chevrolet-GMC 1500 Reg. Cab 4WD Short is published in 5 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 4,300 to 9,200 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (9,200 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2004 Chevrolet-GMC 1500 Reg. Cab 4WD Short with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L V6 | 4.3L V6 | — | — | — | 5,300 | — | — | — |
| 4.3L V6 | 4.3L V6 | — | — | — | 4,300 | — | — | — |
| 4.8L V8 | 4.8L V8 | — | — | — | 8,200 | — | — | — |
| 4.8L V8 | 4.8L V8 | — | — | — | 6,200 | — | — | — |
| 5.3L V8 | 5.3L V8 | — | — | — | 9,200 | — | — | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
Other 2004 Chevrolet-GMC models
The rest of Chevrolet-GMC's 2004 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2004 Chevrolet-GMC Avalanche 2500 2WD | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet-GMC 2500 HD Reg. Cab 2WD Long | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet-GMC 2500 HD Ext. Cab 2WD Short | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet-GMC 2500 HD Ext. Cab 2WD Long | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet-GMC 2500 HD Crew Cab 2WD Short | 12,000 |
| 2004 Chevrolet-GMC 2500 HD Crew Cab 2WD Long | 12,000 |
Notes
- Automatic transmission
- Manual transmission
- Automatic transmission
- Manual transmission
- Automatic transmission
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.