Chevrolet 2008 Corvette Owner's Manual page 270

Certification Label
A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to
the rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you
the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the
GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
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Do not load your vehicle with more weight than it
was designed to carry. See "Steps for Determining
Correct Load Limit" earlier in this section.
CAUTION:
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Do not load the 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 the 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 the vehicle.
Notice Overloading your vehicle may cause
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damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.