How can you identify the vehicle's maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)?

How can you identify the vehicle's maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)?

• A. Check the certification label on the vehicle door jamb listing the GVWR.
• B. Check the tire sidewall for weight rating.
• C. Look in the owner's manual for the GVWR.
• D. GVWR is printed on the engine tag under the hood.

Answer: (A)

The GVWR is identified on the certification label attached to the door jamb of the driver's door. This official label lists the maximum gross vehicle weight in pounds, along with other important specs, and is the primary source you should rely on because it’s placed by the manufacturer and stays with the vehicle. The tire sidewall shows the tire’s load rating, which indicates how much load a single tire can carry, not the total weight the whole vehicle can safely carry. The owner's manual may mention the GVWR, but it isn’t the quickest or most definitive source for this number. An engine tag under the hood usually contains other information, such as engine details or VIN data, and not the GVWR.

The GVWR is identified on the certification label attached to the door jamb of the driver's door. This official label lists the maximum gross vehicle weight in pounds, along with other important specs, and is the primary source you should rely on because it’s placed by the manufacturer and stays with the vehicle.

The tire sidewall shows the tire’s load rating, which indicates how much load a single tire can carry, not the total weight the whole vehicle can safely carry. The owner's manual may mention the GVWR, but it isn’t the quickest or most definitive source for this number. An engine tag under the hood usually contains other information, such as engine details or VIN data, and not the GVWR.