GMC Sierra1500 2013 Owner's Manual

WHERE POWER MEETS PRECISION

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2013 GMC SIERRA

WE ARE PROFESSIONAL GRADE.

2013 GMC

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SIERRA

GMC. Our commitment is to push the limits of what’s possible. Our dedication is to build professional-grade SUVs,
trucks and vans. Our products are purposefully engineered to offer you the highest standards of performance,
innovation and versatility. Like you, GMC believes that just being good enough is never enough and jobs worth
doing are worth doing well. It’s why the 2013 Sierra was built to work smart as well as efficiently. It’s why Sierra can

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offer over 300 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 22 hwy mpg

GMC. We are Professional Grade.

MODELS

SIERRA DENALI & DENALI HD pg. 2

SIERRA 1500 pg. 6

SIERRA ALL-TERRAIN pg. 10

in the same V-8 engine.

SIERRA 2500HD pg. 12

SIERRA 3500HD pg. 14

FEATURES & BENEFITS pg. 16

COLOR & TRIM pg. 30

ACCESSORIES pg. 32

EQUIPMENT OPTIONS pg. 34

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Sierra XFE model.

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SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB SLT IN QUICKSILVER METALLIC shown with available equipment.

SIERRA 1500 DENALI (upper )

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Our 1/2-ton Sierra 1500 Denali has a long list of standard features, including
our 6.2L V-8. So you’ll be able to combine strength and capability with
premium features to create a truck tailored to your purpose.

SIERRA 2500 DENALI HD (center )

Our 3/4-ton Sierra 2500HD Denali sits on a fully boxed, high-strength steel
frame specifically engineered for HD applications. With the available Duramax
Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo, it has a trailering capacity of up to 16,500 lbs.

SIERRA 3500 DENALI HD (lower )

Our 1-ton Sierra 3500HD Denali is the ultimate expression of professional-grade
engineering. It offers an available maximum payload of up to 5355 lbs2 and
maximum trailering of up to 22,600 lbs1 with the available Duramax Diesel

6.6L V-8 Turbo.

SIERRA DENALI & DENALI HD

ELEVATING THE STANDARD
OF EXCELLENCE.

Professional Grade—at GMC, that’s how we build our Sierra pickup truck, and Sierra Denali raises
that standard to the highest levels of excellence. Available in all Sierra series, from 1500 and
2500HD to our 3500HD with single or dual rear wheels—no GMC truck works harder, works
smarter, than Sierra Denali. It’s smarter, thanks to Sierra 1500 Denali’s standard Vortec 6.2L V-8.
No competitor’s V-8-powered pickup offers you 400-plus horsepower with better fuel economy.
It’s stronger, thanks to Sierra Denali HD’s available Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8—the most powerful
engine ever offered in a GMC HD pickup truck. A combination of iconic grille, wheels and chrome
accents distinguish the Denali exterior, while inside, Sierra Denali models reward you with a
spacious interior so refined, it rivals the comfort and technology of the finest passenger sedans.

SIERRA 1500 DENALI FEATURES

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6.2L V-8 VVT Engine pg. 17

403 Horsepower pg. 17

417 lb-ft Torque pg. 17

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Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus
driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow.
See your GMC dealer for additional details.
and cargo.

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EPA-estimated mpg Sierra Denali with 6.2L V-8 13 city/18 hwy. Based on GM 2012 Large Pickup segment.

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Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment

Eaton® Automatic Locking Rear Differential pg. 19

StabiliTrak Stability Control System pg. 20

20" Chrome Aluminum Wheels pg. 29

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SIERRA 1500 DENALI IN ONYX BLACK shown with available equipment.

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SIERRA 2500 DENALI HD INTERIOR IN EBONY shown with available equipment.

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SIERRA DENALI INTERIOR

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ITS DETAILS HAVE DETAILS.

Sierra Denali is a truck built by—and for—those who demand attention to detail. Its
seating surfaces are trimmed in a premium leather material that’s perforated for
comfort. Its front seats are not only heated—they’re cooled, too, and feature 12-way
power adjustment. The gauge cluster integrates a Driver Information Center that puts
valuable information in one place. Every surface your eye scans tells you this is no
ordinary truck. Every feature you engage fulfills Denali’s aim to be the ultimate Sierra.

SIERRA DENALI INTERIOR FEATURES

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12-Way Power Heated & Cooled Front Seats pg. 24

Leather-Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel pg. 24

Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control pg. 24

Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound System pg. 26

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SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB SLT IN QUICKSILVER METALLIC shown with available equipment.

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SIERRA 1500

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WASTE NOT, WANT NOT.

For Sierra 1500, GMC engineers have achieved a remarkable balance of power with
fuel efficiency. It starts with Sierra XFE, our 2WD V-8-powered Crew Cab. Its standard
315-hp 5.3L V-8 offers an EPA-estimated 22 hwy mpg, the best of any competitive
V-8 in its class.
highest output V-8 we’ve ever put in a GMC

AVAILABLE SIERRA 1500 FEATURES

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Sierra 1500 is also available with a 403-hp Vortec 6.2L V-8 that is the

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/2-ton pickup.

1500 EXTENDED CAB

The rear doors of Sierra 1500 Extended Cab open 170 degrees, creating an ease of
access for passengers and cargo that makes this Sierra ideal for everyday use.

5.3L V-8 Engine pg. 16

Active Fuel Management pg. 16

315 Horsepower pg. 17

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EPA-estimated mpg Sierra XFE with 5.3L V-8 15 city/22 hwy. Based on GM 2012 Large Pickup segment.

6-Speed Automatic Transmission pg. 18

StabiliTrak, Standard pg. 20

20" Chrome Wheels pg. 29

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (upper )

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Available steering-wheel-mounted controls allow the Sierra 1500 driver
convenient access to radio volume and Bluetooth1 for phone while keeping
all eyes on the road.

REAR-VISION CAMERA SYSTEM (lower)

To help make backing out of parking spaces or hitching up trailers easier, a
rear-vision camera displays what’s in its field of vision. The available system
places a monitor in your rearview mirror or navigation screen, if equipped.

SIERRA SLT INTERIOR

PURPOSE, DRIVEN.

Sierra 1500 SLT wraps proven capability around an interior that combines comfort,
convenience and style. The leather-appointed, 10-way adjustable front seats welcome
you into a world where everything serves a purpose. Sierra’s ergonomic design puts
important functions easily within the driver’s reach, including steering-wheel-mounted
audio and cruise controls and an available touch-screen Navigation System.

AVAILABLE SIERRA 150O INTERIOR FEATURES

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Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control pg. 24

10-Way Power Front Seats pg. 24

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Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle. 2Map coverage for

Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands available on separate disc. Coverage not available for portions of Canada.

Rear-Vision Camera System pg. 25

Touch-Screen Navigation2 pg. 26

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SIERRA 1500 SLT INTERIOR IN LIGHT TITANIUM shown with available equipment.

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SIERRA ALL-TERRAIN

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AN OFF-ROAD ALL-STAR.

When the pavement ends, Sierra All-Terrain is well-prepared. It was born ready,
thanks to a Z71 Off-Road Suspension with off-road jounce bumpers, a high­capacity air cleaner and skid plates designed to protect the front underbody, oil pan,
differential and transfer case (if equipped). Rancho® Tenneco™ shocks enhance its
ability to take on challenging terrain. You decide the source of power: the standard
315-hp 5.3L V-8 or available 403-hp 6.2L V-8. You decide the style preferred: a four­bar chrome grille, chrome-accented bodyside molding and 18-inch chrome wheels,
or body-color trim with body-color grille, bumpers, mirrors and door handles with
20-inch chrome wheels. Whichever you choose, Sierra All-Terrain is off-road ready
the second you drive it off the showroom floor.

SIERRA ALL-TERRAIN FEATURES

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Available 403-hp 6.2L V-8 pg. 17

Eaton Automatic Locking Rear Differential pg. 19

18" Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheels pg. 29

Heavy-Duty Trailering Package pg. 34

Rancho Tenneco Shocks pg. 34

Z71 Off-Road Suspension pg. 34

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SIERRA BODY COLOR ALL-TERRAIN IN SUMMIT WHITE shown with available equipment.

SIERRA ALL-TERRAIN INTERIOR

The brushed aluminum trim and available two-tone leather-appointed seating
give Sierra All-Terrain an interior designed to match its unique exterior style.

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SIERRA 2500HD

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STRENGTH WITH INTELLIGENCE.

Sierra 2500HD leads its class with a maximum 3/4-ton fifth-wheel trailer rating of up to
17,800 lbs.

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It is strength combined with smarts, thanks to two innovations. StabiliTrak is
a stability control system that helps you stay on the path you are steering in bad weather
or on uneven road surfaces. Trailer Sway Control uses StabiliTrak’s sensors to detect the
rocking of a swaying trailer, then automatically applies the vehicle’s brakes to bring it back
in line. Need range? Sierra 2500HD with the available Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo has
a highway mileage range of up to 680 miles.

SIERRA 2500HD FEATURES

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6.0L V-8, 360 hp, 380 lb-ft Torque pg. 17

Fully Boxed Steel Frame pg. 20

Available Diesel Exhaust Brake pg. 21

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Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating,
plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle
can tow. See your GMC dealer for additional details.

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Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.

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36-Gallon Fuel Tank (approx.) pg. 21

13,000 lb Conventional Hitch Max Trailer Rating1 pg. 40

17,800 lb Fifth-Wheel Max Trailer Rating1 pg. 40

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Based on GM testing and fuel tank capacity. Your range may be less.

SIERRA 2500HD CREW CAB SLT IN QUICKSILVER METALLIC shown with available equipment.

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