Loading Your Vehicle - Chevrolet 2006 Colorado Owner's Manual

Loading Your Vehicle

It is very important to know how much weight your
vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle
capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels
on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly
carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the
Certification/Tire label.
CAUTION:
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Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either
the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on your
vehicle can break, and it can change the way
your vehicle handles. These could cause you
to lose control and crash. Also, overloading
can shorten the life of your vehicle.
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Tire and Loading Information Label
Label Example
A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is
attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With
the driver's door open, you will find the label attached
below the door latch post. Vehicle's without a center
pillar, like extended cab models, will have the Tire and
Loading Information label attached to the driver's
side extended cab door, above the door latch post. The
tire and loading information label shows the number
of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum
vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds.