Vehicle Loading - Chevrolet 1979 Light Duty Truck Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION ON

VEHICLE LOADING

Overloading
CAUTION:
satisfactory service if the vehicle is not loaded in excess of either the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the maximum front and rear
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR's). These ratings are listed on the
Vehicle Certification Label located on either the left door latch post or
the left door edge next to the driver. Overloading can result in loss of
vehicle control and personal injury by causing component failures and
by affecting vehicle handling. It can also shorten the service life of your
vehicle.
Your dealer can advise you of the proper loading conditions for your
vehicle. The use of selected heavier suspension components for added
durability purposes does not increase any of the weight ratings printed
on the Vehicle Certification Label.
LOADED-MAXIMUM GVWR: 6200-LBS.
FRONT GAWR: 3250
Front Curb
•
Front Cargo
Pass. Load
Curb weight equals the weight of the vehicle without driver,
•
passenger or cargo, but including fuel and coolant.
Maximum Front And Rear Axle Weights
The weight of the cargo load must be properly distributed over both
the front and rear axles. The Certification Label shows the maximum
weight that the front axle (front GA WR) can carry. It also shows the
maximum weight that the rear axle (rear GA WR) can carry. The
GVWR represents the maximum permissable loaded wei ght of the
vehicle and takes into account the engine, transmission, frame, springs ,
The components of your vehicle are designed to provide
LBS.
(EXAMPLE ONLY)
2261 lbs.
&
450
lbs.
2711
lbs .
TOTAL WEIGHT AT GROUND: 6200 lbs.
REAR GA WR: 3582
Rear Curb
•
Rear Cargo
Pass. Load
ii
LBS.
1549
lbs.
&
1940 lbs.
3 4 89
lbs.