Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Item # C31023
Our Price: $187.91
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2013 GMC Sierra
2500 and 3500
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2013 GMC Sierra - Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Mount Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- CURT
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your GMC Sierra with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.
Features:
- Front-mount hitch provides attachment point for hitch-mounted accessories
- Winch, spare tire carrier, snowplow, cargo carrier and more
- No more blindly backing trailer in - just hook it up and drive it forward
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Easy, bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over steel resists corrosion
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Assembled in USA
Specs:
- Line pull: 9,000 lbs
- Vertical load: 500 lbs
- Gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
- Limited lifetime warranty
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31023 Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver
31023 Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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Customer Reviews
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - C31023
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (80 Customer Reviews)
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.by: Bill M.03/14/2021
Install went perfectly. It all bolted up just how the instructions said it would. The hardest part was navigating your tools in the tight spaces. Having the deep sockets as suggested is definitely worth it. I was also able to utilize a cordless impact wrench and it helped a ton. This will work great for our bike rack.
by: Chris03/23/2024
2012 Chevrolet Silverado
Delivery was super fast, instructions and instructional video was excellent. Installed my new part in less than 40 minutes
by: Brad S06/28/2017
Chevrolet Silverado
Great front receiver hitch for my Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. Everything fit using OE bolts and nuts. Only the plastic trim had to be cut out to fit receiver. I had dealer do it, but would have done it myself when I was younger. etrailer is easy to order from and has good customer service.
by: Jim 02/13/2024
2013 Chevrolet Silverado
This thing went on our 2013 Silverado 1ton truck without a problem. It did take two of us to hold it in
Place to get the first bolt back in but other than that it’s been flawless
by: Richard B07/08/2013
2013GMCSierra
Overall, my experience with etrailer was good. There was an initial delay in shipping, but once I talked to someone, everything went well. The help page was invaluable. The biggest help was the installation video. While there are slight differences between the 2011 GMC and the 2013, the process was the same. I am very pleased with the product and the support. Picture attached.
Richard B.
7/8/2014
After a year, I am still extremely pleased with the hitch. It is solid and provides the solution I needed.
by: Brown09/18/2023
Perfect fit for my 2012 GMC 3500. Directions are excellent. It is a tight work space for some of the bolts. I've carried a bike rack with 130 lbs of ebikes for 600 miles so far and no problems.
by: A. C.04/18/2018
2012 GMCSierra
Great product! Super easy to install! This makes my winch twice as versatile. Thanks for a design that leaves the tow hooks in the truck!
by: Mitch E.01/14/2020
Great product...I carry bicycles on the front of truck while towing a camper. Can also carry a cargo basket or winch on the front. Love it!
Mitch E.
1/15/2021
Best thing for carrying bikes on front of truck!
by: Chris z10/06/2019
Installed this hitch this morning 10/06/19. Was going to wait for help as arthritis in hands makes turn wrenches a chore but was bored so went ahead anyhow. This is my second front hitch install , first one on 2018 F-150. Today’s install on 2014 duramax 2500. Today’s install was super simple , used floor jack to hold hitch up in position, you need to remove four bolts on each side , I did try air tools on the 21mm bolts but not powerful enough so used small piece of copper pipe over wrench handle for leverage to loosen, air tools were able to loosen the six 18mm bolts , took me about an hour and a half by myself. The fit of the hitch was absolutely perfect! Had to cut a small piece of the air dam at bottom of bumper, used a hacksaw, very easy. The quality and coating on the hitch is top notch.
by: TomW203406/01/2016
2013 Chevrolet Silverado
Excellent fit & function delivered in a reasonable amount of time. Although this shot is at our current campground in NJ, the hitch will be used to park my boat in its hard-to-get-to parking spot. Great job, Etrailer!
Tomw2034
1/23/2018
The hitch has worked out just fine for a variety of uses. I have always been impressed by all the _towing_ related articles purchased from etrailer.
by: Owen W05/02/2017
2013 Chevrolet Silverado
Great product, easy to install. Had to cut the air-dam but no other alterations needed. It is a little low but no more so than the front of the truck air dam.
Owen W.
5/2/2018
I use a motorcycle carrier on the front for my 125 scooter while pulling my fifth wheel. It is very secure and the finish has held up fine. I would recommend this purchase.
by: Robert 10/24/2023
I watched the attachment on how to install and video was spot on. The hitch is very well made. I'll enjoy this for years to come. Thank you
by: Jerry B04/14/2017
2013 Chevrolet Silverado
As always, delivery was quick. Hitch was easy to install and works nice. We do a lot of camping and since very few of the travel trailer manufacturers recommend a trailer hitch (some will tell you it voids your warranty), we can carry our bikes up front with this hitch.
Gerard B.
4/14/2018
Excellent! As with every product i have purchased thru etrailer.
by: George 03/21/2024
2013 Chevrolet Silverado
Great product. Easy install.
by: John05/10/2020
Super easy, DIY!!! Best price around, delivered in 2 days for free! Would definitely look at etrailer again for any camping/ hauling / trailer needs !
by: Timothy11/14/2021
Fit and finish is great and installation was fairly simple with the right tools.
by: William07/24/2018
very sturdy product; installation was straight forward exactly as instructions indicated. I had planned to haul motorcycle on this front mount hitch with a carrier meant for a rear receive hitch. While i have not done so yet (lighting issues i need to resolve), this receiver will do the job. I also plan on picking up a receiver mount for a winch which could come in handy. Shipping was fast from etrailer. Overall great product and great service! I got just what I expected from the description.
by: C.09/24/2020
I ordered a front hitch mount for our RV. Product is very heavy duty and priced right! I ordered on a Friday afternoon and had my part by Tuesday, very impressed. Will surely use this company in the future.
C.
9/25/2021
The hitch mount has worked great. Knowing it was machined for pick up trucks, I had no problem installing on a Freightliner chassis. Had to drill a few holes and fabricated a additional brace out of some angle iron for added piece of mind. I have no concerns about the sturdiness and integrity when using this mount.
by: Dave T.09/20/2015
Exact fit. Took less than 30 minutes to install in my shop and used all of the factory attaching hardware. If your truck is equipped with the second lower plastic deflector, approximately 3" long, you'll need to trim a 2 3/4" square out dead center for the tube to clear. I've installed several RV accessories over the years and I want to thank you for taking the time to get the fit correct. Time is money and your product is spot on. I would recommend this to anyone looking to install a hitch to the front of their truck for a bike rack or to make moving a trailer around in a crowded yard a breeze.
by: Ed C08/05/2019
Installed on my 2012 Silverado 2500HD and it fit perfectly and was very easy to install. Cut my lower cowling to allow the hitch to protrude and it looks awesome! Very glad I purchased your product and would highly recommend to everyone!!
Ed C.
8/6/2020
Still Rocking!I have used this many times and it is still a great product!
by: Russell 07/06/2021
2014 GMCSierra
Perfect fit on my 2014 Sierra 2500HD Denali. Removed the air dam and it bolted right up. I use it for a front rack to haul a canoe with my 5th wheel camper and it suits my purposes perfectly. You do lose some front approach angle with the receiver hanging down up front, but if you don't do a lot of off road travel you wouldn't notice any difference.
by: Melissa 10/29/2021
We pull a fifth-wheel and have our kayaks on the back of the camper, originally the bike rack went into the kayak rack but it made a lot of weight hanging out the back, so we bought this front hitch for our bikes and it worked out great. Hitch is heavy duty and was easy to install.
by: William05/13/2016
Honda
Front Mount Trailer Hitch works great! Use your 20x47 MaxxTow Cargo Carrier to carry my Honda Generator and misc. equipment. Traveled 9500 miles,16 states and the Canadian Rockies with no problems.
by: James04/15/2018
2011 Chevrolet Silverado
I installed the hitch on my 2011 HD2500 Silverado and it functions as expected. The installation itself was simple. I had to cut out a small area of the valance/air dam so the hitch would clear. I had no trouble torquing the hardware to specs. The installation looks good and like it is intended to be there.
I have used Curt hitches previously and this product is to place my boat in a closed in area in my backyard.
by: Paul05/02/2019
It was pretty easy to put on it would have been a lot easier if it was not bent on one end when I received it but there is nothing we can't fix around here
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- Front Mount Hitch for a Snow Plow on a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT I would be happy to clarify. The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C31023 fits a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 or 3500. This front mount hitch sits below the front bumper. I have attached an installation video. For a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT you will want the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 31322. This one mounts below the front bumper as well. I have also linked an installation video.
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view full answer... - Comparing the Curt Front Hitch Part # C31023 and Draw-Tite Front Hitch for a 2012 GMC Sierra 2500The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C31023 which is a fit for a 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 will hang down further than the other option we have for you which is the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65078 excluding Denali. This means that there will be much less trimming required to clear the lower bumper valance in order to make it work. Please note that the above hitch is only tested on stock vehicle's without a lift or bull bar. You will need to take a look...
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- Receiver Location After Installing Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch # C31023 on a 2011 Chevy SilveradoI spoke with my contact at Curt about Front Mount Hitch, # C31023. He stated that the receiver will be located below the bumper and below the fascia piece. He stated that the face of the receiver will be about 2 inches further back than the bumper. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to look at also.
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view full answer... - Front Hitch Recommendation for a 2014 Chevy Silverado 3500For a similar front hitch that I can show you how far it will stick out in font of your bumper, which will let you see how easily it would be to pin, check out the Curt Front Hitch part # C31023. I attached a couple pics as well to show you what it will look like once installed. I also attached installation instructions and an install video. Most likely the Draw Tite Hitch # 65078 that you referenced would be pretty easy to pin as well, but since we have not had the chance to install...
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view full answer... - Front Hitch For Carrying Canoes On A 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4In addition to the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31023 for your 2012 GMC Sierra, you are correct that you will also need at least a single roof rack bar like the Darby Turbo rack # DTA968 and a carrier like the LongArm # Y01149-1150 that can tilt down making it easier to load the canoe. It also has an anti-rattle hitch bolt which is something that is needed for these types of carriers. Without an anti-rattle hitch bolt or device there is a lot of movement with these carriers. For...
view full answer... - Will the Curt Front Mount Trailer hitch 31023 Fit a 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD DenaliI spoke with my contact at Curt who told me that front mount hitch # C31023 will fit the 2014 GMC Sierra Denali but because of the differences in the front fascia/bumper and air dam there may be some trimming required to get the hitch to fit. Once installed the receiver will exit below the front license plate. I have linked a video showing a typical installation for you.
view full answer... - Availability of Front-Mount Hitch for 2015 Cheverolet Silverado 2500We offer several choices in a front-mount 2-inch hitch receiver for your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 that can be seen by clicking on the included link. I recommend the Draw-Tite # 65078 since it is the most cost-effective choice. This hitch installs without drilling and it includes the required installation hardware.
view full answer... - Low Hanging Front Mount Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HDYou can use a high low adapter like part # RM-048-8 to lower the hitch opening but you should note that it will lower the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. I attached a picture of the Curt Hitch part # C31023 installed and you can see it sits a bit closer to the ground. This might be your best option since it wouldn't require the use of the high low adapter.
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view full answer... - Availability of Front Mounted Hitch Receiver for 2015 GMC Sierra 2500You bet we do! The Draw-Tite # 65078 and the Curt # C31023 front mount receivers are a fit for your 2015 Sierra 2500. The Draw-Tite model isn't a fit for Denali models, and might require you trim the fascia in order for the receiver tube to pass through. If you live in a state where a front plate is required, you'll need a # 5443 front plate relocation bracket. The Curt model will install with the receiver tube exiting lower on the front fascia, below the license plate, so less cutting...
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- Compatible Fitting Front Mounted Hitch For A 2013 GMC Sierra 3500 DenaliThe Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31023 is the only compatible fitting front mounted hitch we carry for your 2013 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali. It has a line pull capacity of 9,000lbs, vertical load capacity of 500lbs, and gross trailer weight capacity of 5,000lbs.
view full answer... - Front Hitch and Bike Rack for Front of 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500For a front hitch for your 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500 the Curt hitch part # C31023 is a confirmed fit and would work great for mounting a bike rack like the Swagman XC2 part # S64650 that you referenced. In this price range for a bike rack I like to recommend the Hollywood Racks # HR200Z as it costs about the same and is much more stable on the road. If you check out the test course videos I attached you'll see how they both compare.
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Bill M.
3/15/2022
Love it. It is secure and discrete and is great for a bike rack. Be cautious of what you hang up front, bikes or other types of racks might disrupt airflow into the radiator, which was expected, just keep an eye on temperature. The bolt up was secure and relatively easy.