Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires experience.
Get familiar with handling and braking with the added trailer weight. The vehicle is now longer and not as responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, tires and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
During the trip, check regularly to be sure that the load is secure, and the lamps and trailer brakes are working properly.
See also:
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system. Read this entire section
before using it.
The RVC can assist the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area
behind the vehicle ...
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes
the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules,
the wiring, and the crash sensi ...
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Pickup Models” under “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” in the Duramax® Diesel Supplement for the correct inspection and replacement procedures.
See Engine ...





