GM Admits Fudging Payload Ratings

LarryJM wrote:

azwildcat99 wrote:
The more interesting part is why they did it? They could have very easily just raised the GVWR on the vehicles, right?

We argue, excuse me, discuss weights on this forum all the time with some saying GVWR is king and others saying GAWR and tires are king. I have to admit that this lends a little validation to the GVWR argument, as it would have been much easier to simply raise that rating and get a higher payload than to remove items. Of course they could be trying to lower the weight for other reasons, but the article only talked about raising payload. Thoughts?

You can't just raise the GVWR w/o VERY EXPENSIVE and time consuming Brake certification testing so that a different FMVSS door sticker is allowed.

Larry

Fords markets several F350 SRW trucks with 10000 lb GVWR on up to a 11800 GVWR with the exact same brake specs. Hell even the F250 with its 10000 GVWR has the same brake specs as the F350 SRW.

Remember brakes are specked to their respective axle rating by the vehicle manufacturer. Just like our trailers.