2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 338

I Do not load your vehicle any heavier than tl GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your 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 your vehicle. Nofice: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. This will help you decide how much cargo and installed equipment your truck can carry. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. If you put things inside your vehicle - like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else - they go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. Thi -s you put i ide your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. 0 Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly. 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, so inside the vehicle that some of them are above the tops of the seats. 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. There's also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving" under 017-RoadDriving with Your Four- Wheel-Drive Vehicle on page 4-2 1. 4-57