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Chains on gmc 2500hd
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EnglishSetter:

--- Quote from: CarbonHunter on January 17, 2026, 09:22:04 AM ---
--- Quote from: EnglishSetter on January 16, 2026, 08:23:47 PM ---I’ll add, though not always enforced, if your GVW is >10k the AWD with traction tires is often void. 

It’s what it says in the door, not what you weigh at present.

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And if you’re towing it voids the AWD exemption when chains are required. No matter how small the trailer is plus you have to chain the trailer.

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I think DOT requires chains on any trailer braking axles and brakes on trailers over 1500#.  Washington can have stiffer regs.

But you're correct that "but I have AWD/4WD with traction tires" becomes invalid with weight (capability, not current) & trailering.  Interweb says a 2023 GMC 2500 GVW is over 10k.  Above is correct as well, that chains are to be on hand.  The few times I've seen that enforced, showing a box of chains was enough.  They could be for a totally different vehicle.  BUT, if accident, rescue, etc. occurred, you may wish you'd complied.

 
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