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myredracer
Explorer II
Jun 25, 2019

Why a discrepancy between sticker payload & actual weight?

Just got a "new" 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 CC. Just ran through a hwy truck scale today. The door jamb sticker says payload capacity of 2922 lbs but when I subtract the actual weight from the GVWR, I get...
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ktmrfs
Explorer III
Jun 26, 2019
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Payload s per the Yellow Data Sticker pertains to that specific vehicle as it left factory

GVWR minus UVW = cargo carrying capacity (payload)\

Does NOT account for any dealer added accessories, options, components


I believe it also doesn't account for fuel or driver/passenger weights. It does account for all factory installed accessories and options.

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