Chevrolet 2003 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual page 339

Payload
Payload capacity is the maximum load capacity that your
vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the
occupants as part of your load. If you added any
accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the
factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things
from the payload. Your dealer can help you with this.
Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. See Loading
Your Vehicle on page 4-56.
2-Tiered Loading
By positioning four 2" x 6" wooden planks across the
width of the pickup box, you can create an upper
load platform. The planks must be inserted in the pickup
box depressions. The length of the planks must allow
for at least a 3/4 inch (2 cm) bearing surface on
each end of the plank.
When using this upper load platform, be sure the load is
securely tied down to prevent it from shifting. The
load's center of gravity should be positioned in a zone
over the rear axle. The zone is located in the area
between the front of each wheel well and the rear of
each wheel well. The center of gravity height must not
extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard.
Any load that extends beyond the vehicle's taillamp area
must be properly marked according to local laws and
regulations.
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Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. See Loading
Your Vehicle on page 4-56.
Add-on Equipment
When you carry removable items, you may need to put
a limit on how many people you carry inside your
vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy
and install the new equipment.
Notice: Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. See Loading
Your Vehicle on page 4-56.
*EauiDment
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Maximum Weight
. .
Ladder Rack and Cargo I750 Ibs. (340 kg)
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1
Cross Toolbox and Carqo I400 Ibs. (181 kg)
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250 Ibs. per side
Side Boxes and Cargo
(1 13 kg per side)
*
The combined weight for all rail-mounted equipment
should not exceed 1,000 Ibs. (454 kg).
A reinforcement kit for rail-mounted add-on equipment
is recommended. See your dealer.