2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Manual - Page 337

Driving and Operating combination does not exceed the GVW rating, the front and rear axle ratings, and the front and rear weight distribution ratio. . 9-79 In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: The total vehicle must not exceed the GVW rating. Front axle reserve capacity is the difference between the front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the front axle weight of the vehicle with full fuel and passengers. Basically, it is the amount of weight that can be added to the front axle before reaching the front GAWR. The front axle reserve capacity for the vehicle can be found in the lower right corner of the Certification/Tire label, as shown. United States (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle. Where: W = Weight of added accessory A = Distance that the accessory is in front of the front axle W.B. = Vehicle Wheelbase Canada