GM Admits Fudging Payload Ratings

8iron wrote:
At the end of the day, I fail to see how any of this actually affects the trucks that you and I drive? It's all a marketing game of one-upsmanship (with fine print) isn't it?

It's dishonest and intentionally misleads consumers. When I'm comparing sales brochures and comparing models and manufacturers, should I really have to read the fine print to know when I need to add back the weight of a rear bumper or center console? For that matter, did Ford or GM ever even include such disclaimers in their brochures and/or advertisements?