Overview
The B&W GNRC912 is a turnoverball gooseneck center section for Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD trucks and GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD trucks. Its solid, machined 2-5/16 inch ball comes with 30,000 lb GTW and 7,500 lb VTW ratings.
It fits 2011–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD trucks. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before installing.
Key features
- Solid, machined 2-5/16 inch ball
- Durable gray powder coat finish
- 5/8 inch thick spring loaded steel locking pin
- Mounts through the bolt holes already in the frame
- No drilling or welding required
- Made in the USA
Choosing a gooseneck setup
A gooseneck center section carries the trailer’s kingpin load into the truck frame, so it works hard every time you tow. The ball and locking pin take the most daily wear, but the frame connection matters just as much. Since this center section bolts into existing frame holes instead of relying on added brackets, check those holes and the surrounding frame for cracks or elongation before each heavy hitch-up.
When choosing a setup, match the center section to the gooseneck coupler you actually run, and keep ball size consistent across the trailer and hitch. Work the locking pin by hand to confirm smooth spring action and full engagement, and replace a worn pin rather than shimming it. Balls that show scoring or flat spots are usually replaced along with the coupler.
Specifications
| Brand | B&W Hitch |
|---|---|
| Part number | GNRC912 |
| UPC | 843233002898 |
| Hitch type | Turnoverball gooseneck center section |
| Ball | 2-5/16 inch, solid and machined |
| Gross trailer weight rating | 30,000 lb GTW |
| Vertical tongue weight rating | 7,500 lb VTW |
| Locking pin | 5/8 inch thick, spring loaded steel |
| Finish | Durable gray powder coat |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
Vehicle fitment
It fits 2011–2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD trucks, in High Country, LT, LTZ, WT, Denali, SLE and SLT trims.
Models from 2018 onward and Silverado or Sierra 1500 trucks are not in this list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
No drilling or welding is required, so the center section relies on the frame holes that are already present. Gooseneck loads are heavy, so confirm the mounting hardware is fully tightened before towing.
What’s included
The center section, its ball and the locking pin are included. Check the mounting hardware against your installation before starting.
Not included: The gooseneck trailer and any gooseneck coupler.
