Vehicle Certification Label
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The vehicle certification label is permanently located on the drivers door lock pillar. Refer to this label in order to obtain the following information:
- The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), front and rear
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The GVW is the weight of the vehicle and everything the vehicle carries. Include the following items when figuring the GVW:
- The base vehicle weight (factory weight)
- The weight of any added vehicle accessories
- The weight of the driver and the passenger
- The weight of any cargo being carried
The front and rear Gross Axle Weights (GAW) must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR), front and rear.
The GAW is the weight exerted on one of the axles (front or rear).