1997 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 225

A L CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum frontor 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 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. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because overloading. of 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. Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike and a or injure people in sudden stop or turn, in a crash. 0 Put things in the cargo areaof your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside thevehicle so that someof them are above the tops the seats. of 0 Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever can. you Don't leave a seat folded down unlessyou need to. There's also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving'' in the Index. 4-43