Loading Your Vehicle - GMC C-Series 2001 Owner's Manual

Loading Your Vehicle

The GVW/Tire Information label is found on the rear
edge of the driver's door. The label shows the size of
your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to
obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle.
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This is called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo.
The Certification/Tire label is provided by the final
manufacturer and should be on the door or door jamb.
It also tells you the maximum weights for the front and
rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles,
you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your
vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure
to spread out your load equally on both sides of
the centerline.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the
GAWR for either the front or rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread
it out.