GMC 2011 Sierra Owner's Manual page 321

Determine the combined
5.
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
If your vehicle will be towing
6.
a trailer, the load from your
trailer will be transferred to
your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo
and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle. See
important information on
towing a trailer, towing safety
rules and trailering tips.
A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for
Example 1 = (453 kg) (1,000 lbs)
B. Subtract Occupant Weight @
for
68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg
(300 lbs)
C. Available Occupant and Cargo
Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs)
A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for
Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs)
B. Subtract Occupant Weight @
68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg
(750 lbs)
C. Available Cargo
Weight = 113 kg (250 lbs)