The GVWR on a truck is defined by the weight of the vehicle itself, plus its maximum allowable payload in terms of passengers, cargo and accessories within the cab or bed. It excludes any weight towed behind the vehicle on a trailer. When an auto manufacturer rates a vehicle for its maxim...
Many incomplete vehicle OEMs will provide guidance about changing GVWR for a VIN-specific new incomplete chassis through their dealer network; however, they make the final-stage manufacturer the responsible party. Many times, altering GVWR requires changing key components (such as...