1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 190

Loading Your Vehicle The Certificatioflire label 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 yourvehicle. Your dealer can help equally on you with this. Be sure to spread out your load both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWRfor your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. COLD TIRE PRESSURE And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. I The Certificationrnire 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. This is called GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. I Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the of your vehicle. life A QUI 0 : 4-27