2024 GVWR

Chuff26 · January 27

This is probably a dumb question answered a hundred times already but I have a 2024 2500 Silverado. 4x4, diesel, crew cab, long box.

It has a gvwr of only 10k on it, with a payload the sticker says to never exceed 1838lbs. Problem is we routinely haul a fair bit over 1838, probably closer to 3000lbs once you figure the guys in the cab etc. The truck handles it fine and most information I can find list payload for these trucks near 3400lbs except for this odd ball with derated sticker.

We are a business, we have cdl's, keep logs and all that. So the question comes up even if we're doing everything by the book let's say you get into a accident. Are we in trouble because the truck is only stickered for 1838lbs of payload or can we go over the GVWR because we're cdl drivers?

davester · January 27

You are not doing everything "by the book". If you were, you would either tow less weight, or buy another truck w a higher gvwr.

I expect you will have trouble if they notice, particularly if you are at fault for the accident.

The rating is not based on what driver's license you have, nor does it change. It's based on the trucks power train and braking system, and possibly de-rated to 10k for tax purposes (some states will have more tax on trucks w higher gvwr).

asilverblazer · January 28

On 1/26/2026 at 7:54 PM, Chuff26 said:

This is probably a dumb question answered a hundred times already but I have a 2024 2500 Silverado. 4x4, diesel, crew cab, long box.

It has a gvwr of only 10k on it, with a payload the sticker says to never exceed 1838lbs. Problem is we routinely haul a fair bit over 1838, probably closer to 3000lbs once you figure the guys in the cab etc. The truck handles it fine and most information I can find list payload for these trucks near 3400lbs except for this odd ball with derated sticker.

We are a business, we have cdl's, keep logs and all that. So the question comes up even if we're doing everything by the book let's say you get into a accident. Are we in trouble because the truck is only stickered for 1838lbs of payload or can we go over the GVWR because we're cdl drivers?

Everything you just said would be dollar signs to a litigant. You've said it is standard practice, to willfully ignore the rating of the truck... So you are risking the business and the driver's CDL. So what SHOULD you do...

Practically speaking though, and assuming your bold statement above is accurate - send it.