Gmc SIERRA 2010 User Manual

2010 GMC sierra

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in oUR REFUsaL To LEavE wELL EnoUgh aLonE and oUR UnwiLLingnEss To comPRomisE, wE UncovEREd gREaT caPabiLiTy. oUR EnginEERs aPPLiEd a combinaTion oF mEchanicaL, aERodyn amic and mass-REdUcing EnhancEmEnTs To givE oUR siERRa 1500 XFE bETTER convEnTionaL EnginE v-8 FUEL Economy Than any oThER comPETiToR.

Th Ey EqUiPPEd

anoThER wiTh amERica’s FiR s T Tw o -mod E hy b R id T Echn o Logy To

giv E T h E s iER R a h ybR i d a 40- P ERc EnT imP Rov E mEn T

in ciTy FUEL

Economy ovER ThE convEnTionaL EnginE and bEsT-in-cLass v-8

FUEL Economy.

ThE siERRa 3500hd, EqUiPPEd wiTh ThE avaiLabLE dURamaX diEsEL and aLLison TRansmission, is sTiLL ThE mosT PowERFUL v-8 onE-Ton. ThaT’s TEchnoLogy ThaT haPPEns whEn yoU EnginEER To EXcEEd EXPEcTaTions.

Unless otherwise noted, all class claims based on 2009 GM Large Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of printing.

EPA-estimated mpg 15 city/ 22 hwy. Excludes other GM vehicles. 2Sierra Hybrid 21 city vs. 15 city EPA-estimated mpg. Excludes other GM vehicles.

EPA-estimated mpg 21 city/22 hwy. Excludes other GM vehicles.

SIERRA HYBRID

21CITY 22 HWY.

EPA -E STI MAT ED MP G

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SLT wiTH DuAL rEAr wHEELS

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wItH AvAILABLE EquIPmENt

TABLE OF CONTENTS

02 _ HYBRID

04 _ LIgHt-DutY CAPABILItY

08 _ ALL-tERRAIN

10 _ HEAvY-DutY CAPABILItY

14 _ LD/HD tRAILERINg

16 _ fLExIBLE ACCommoDAtIoNs

18 _ DENALI INtERIoR

20 _ AmENItIEs

22 _ sLt/sLE INtERIoRs

24 – fuNCtIoNALItY

26 _ sAfEtY

28 _ fEAtuREs AND oPtIoNs

36 _ gmC ACCEssoRIEs

SIERRA HYBRID

ActiVE fuEL MANAgEMENt (AfM )hybriD tEchNOLOgy bAttEry AND MOtOrS

332 hP 367Lb-ft

Of tOrquE

610 0 LbS

trAiLEr rAtiNg

12,000LbS

gcWr 2WD MODELS

2WD AND 4WD MODELS

At the heart of this innovative vehicle are traditional Sierra strengths, including a Vortec engine. In this case it’s the

6.0L V-8, using Variable Valve Timing (VVT) to produce 332 hp and 367 lb-ft of torque. Managing the on-the-ﬂy blending of engine and electrical propulsion is an electronically variable automatic transmission.

ELEctric rAcK-AND-PiNiON POWEr StEEriNg

In situations where you don’t need extra power, such as cruising down the highway on level roads, Sierra Hybrid’s AFM deactivates four of the engine’s eight cylinders. When load demands increase, all cylinders are reactivated to provide eight-cylinder operation and maximum power.

6.0 L VOr tEc V-8 Wi th Act iV E fuEL MANAgEMENt

The electric portion of the hybrid system features a 300-volt nickelmetal hydride battery pack that ﬁts neatly under Sierra’s rear seat without compromising passenger room or cargo space. When called on, two motors integrated within the transmission draw on battery power to propel the vehicle.

ELE ctr ONi cAL Ly VAr iAb LE t rAN SMi SSiO N With iNtEgrAL ELEctrONic MOtOrS

from gas power to wheels

eleCtrIC power to m oto r

reClaImeD eNergY from regeNeratIVe BraKINg

02 _ HYBRID

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. 2When properly equipped; includes weight of the vehicle and trailer combination, including the weight of the driver, passengers, fuel, optional equipment and cargo in the vehicle and trailer. 3Sierra Hybrid 21 city vs. 15 city EPA-estimated mpg.

ENgiNEERED FOR TRAilERiNgSTOp-TO -gO DRiViNg HyBRiD mODE 1: kEy TO THE CiTy HyBRiD mODE 2: HigHWAy/ HAUliNg

During normal stops, regenerative braking uses the motors in the hybrid transmission as generators to decelerate the vehicle by applying resistance in the motors rather than brake friction. At the same time, the motors are capturing that energy as electricity in the 300-volt battery pack, electricity that is available for the next acceleration cycle.

300-VOlT NiCkEl-mETAl HyDRiDE BATTERy 3.08 REAR AXlE RATiO

At low speed and with a light load, Mode 1 can employ elec- tric power alone, engine power alone or a combination of both. It reduces fuel consumption in stop-and-go trafﬁc by shutting off the engine and operating on electric power alone. The result is an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in city driving, a 40-percent improvement over the traditional engine.

BO XE D F RA mE FO R T ORS iON Al Ri gi DiT y: kEy ASSET OF All SiERRA 1500 mODElS

At highway speeds, AFM uses either V-4 or V-8 operation times with supplemental electric power as conditions warrant. Full V-8 engine power is used when conditions demand it passing, trailer towing or climbing steep grades. On the highway, Sierra Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 22 mpg.

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such as

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The Sierra Hybrid automatically and seamlessly selects the best operating point for the powertrain to deliver both fuel economy and performance while also reducing gear “hunting” associated with trailering.

HA RD TO NN EAU C OVE R 3 HB;

SOFT COVER 3HA >>

vortEc 5.3L v-8 vvt With AFm

vortec cylinder heads : swirl, tumble the intake charge, which improves the air / fuel mixture to enhance performance > i rri di um -t ip ped s park p lu gs last u p t o 100, 00 0 m il es

electronic throttle control : for reliability and more precise throttle response > polymer-coated floating-pin pistons for long life

ONSTAR VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS : CHECkS ON kEy OpERATING SySTEmS, INCLuDING THE VORTEC ENGINE > CAN SEND yOu A mONTHLy REpORT by E-mAIL; INCLuDES REmINDERS Of SCHEDuLED mAINTENANCE

SiErrA XFE 2Wd

vortEc 6.2L v-8 vvt SiErrA dEnALi

15city

EPA-ESt. m PG

22h Wy.

EPA-EST. M PG

bEttEr V-8 FUEL E CONOMY thAn Any comPEtitor

403hP 417Lb-Ft

oF torQUE

MO ST V-8 HA LF -TO N H P AND TORQUE

SiErrA 1500 vortEc EnGinE tEchnoLoGiES

in thE miX

04 _ LIGHT-DUTY CA PABILITY

horSEPoWEr

torQUE

Economy

EmiSSionS

vortEc cyLindEr hEAdS : SWirL, tUmbLE thE intAkE chArGE, Which imProvES thE Air / FUEL miXtUrE to EnhAncE PErFormAncE

ELEctronic throttLE controL : For rELiAbiLity And morE PrEciSE throttLE rESPonSE > PoLymEr-coAtEd FLoAtinG-Pin PiStonS For LonG LiFE

corE vALUES

onStAr vEhicLE diAGnoSticS : chEckS on kEy oPErAtinG SyStEmS, incLUdinG thE vortEc EnGinE > cAn SEnd yoU A monthLy rEPort by E-mAiL; incLUdES rEmindErS oF SchEdULEd mAintEnAncE

ActivE FUEL mAnAGEmEnt (AFm)

With this advanced technology, all eight cylinders operate during starting, idling and torque-intensive tasks like accelerating, hauling heavy loads or towing. But in everyday driving, once Sierra has reached cruising speed, AFM can temporarily deactivate four of the eight cylinders. A sophisticated Engine Control Module (ECM ) continuously measures load conditions, including throttle input. Under light loads, it automatically closes select intake and exhaust valves and cuts fuel delivery for half of the cylinders. When the driver demands brisk acceleration or full torque to move a load, the ECM activates all cylinders — within 20 milliseconds

XFE: thE drivE For Economy

Sierra XFE models use a combination of mechanical, aerodynamic and mass-reduction enhancements —

including the aluminum block Vortec 5.3L V-8 with AFM resulting in an EPA-estimated 22 highway mpg. Still, the XFE powertrain provides a max trailer rating of 7000 pounds.

— so full V-8 power is always right there, on tap. Transitions are virtually indiscernible to most drivers. AFM helps Sierra XFE models offer the

best conventional engine fuel economy in its class.

For more on XFE,

see next column and page 32.

AFM: vortEc 5.3L v-8 vAriAble vAlve tiMing (vvt): vortEc 4.8L v-8 / vortEc 5.3L v-8/ vortEc 6.2L v-8

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EPA-estimated mpg 15 city /22 hwy. Sierra 1500 XFE 2WD. Excludes other GM vehicles. 2Excludes other GM vehicles. 3 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. 4E85 is 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Visit gm.com/ e85 to see if there is an E85 station near you. E85 EPA-estimated mpg for Sierra XFE 11 city/ 16 hwy.

i rri di um -t ip ped s park p lu gs last u p t o 100, 00 0 m il es

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i rid iu m- tip ped S park p Lu GS La St u p t o 100, 000 m iL eS

Sierra hydra-matic tranSmiSSionS

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Now standard on all Sierra 1500 models with Vortec 6.2L and 5.3L V-8 engines is an electronically controlled 6-speed automatic that combines high max trailering with precise control. Driver Shift Control (DSC) lets you select a range of gears to suit variable driving conditions. Shift into “M” and the currently engaged gear number is illuminated, and all other gears are accessible. As conditions vary, you may change the range of available gears by simply tap-shifting the plus/minus button up or down. The 6-speed’s Tow/ Haul mode reduces excessive shifting when towing or hauling a heavy load, and it automatically engages grade braking. Grade braking assists in maintaining desired speeds on downhill grades by implementing a shift schedule that utilizes the engine and transmission to slow the vehicle. Available heavy-duty cooling helps deliver improved trailer ratings on all models equipped with the 5.3L V-8 engines and the 6-speed transmission. Standard with the 4.3L V-6 and 4.8L V-8 is an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic that features overdrive for highway driving and automatic Tow /Haul mode.

/ vortec 5.3L v-84/ vortec 6.2L v-84

vortec 5.3L v-8 vvt with aFm (Lc9)

Sierra 1500 capitalizes on a wide front track and a boxed frame with high torsional rigidity. Torsional rigidity— resistance to twisting— contributes to durability and to performance. By hydroforming the front rails, our engineers eliminated several welds, allowing for tighter packaging and improved ﬁt at bolting points. The rear rails are fully boxed all the way back to the

STRONG FOUNDATION/ HYDRAULIC BODY MOUNTS

spare tire cross-member, where they become C-Channel. This sophisticated design helps boost payload capacity without signiﬁcantly increasing vehicle weight. Ingenious hydraulic body mounts, standard on select models, securely link the cab to the frame, but in a way that isolates occupants from road (or off-road) noise and vibration.

06 _ LIGHT-DUTY CA PABILITY

SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB SLT IN STEALTH GRAY METALLIC SHOWN WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

brakes and steeringCompliant suspension

Front suspension is a coil-overshock design that has less mass than the typical torsion-bar system. Reducing mass improves ride quality and handling everywhere from rough roads to smooth highways. The rear leaf-spring design combines a smooth ride with outstanding load-carrying capability.

For conﬁdent stopping in a wide variety of conditions, a four-wheel Antilock Brake System (ABS ) is standard. Rack-and-pinion steering provides precise performance and an on-center feel. It also offers low-speed assist for easier maneuvering in tight spots. The result is confident handling, remarkable payload capabilities

and smooth, quiet performance on the highway.

stabilitrak

The StabiliTrak stability control system and traction control are standard

1500 models and select 2500HD models. The system has sensors

on all that read the position of your steering wheel, vehicle speed, brake pressure, lateral acceleration and turning rate, then feed the data to an onboard computer. If your Sierra is not responding adequately to your steering input, the computer adjusts engine speed and applies brake pressure to any individual wheel to help keep you on track. Its rollover-avoidance feature can help mitigate roll forces. Its sensors are programmed to proactively predict and help counteract vehicle “tip-up” on a ﬂat road surface.

Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

badge of authority

The Sierra All-Terrain builds on a legend. It takes the Z71 suspension and adds a host of reﬁnements that extend from

Rancho

Tenneco shocks at the corners to available front leatherappointed seats designed to let you make tracks in comfort and style. It’s available on

half-ton,

2WD or 4WD, Extended Cab and Crew Cab models.

08 _ ALL-TERRAIN

Sierra aLL-terraiN CreW Cab IN ONYX BLACK SHOWN WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

mechanical

Z71 OFF-ROAD SUSPENSION PACKAGE

RANCHO TENNECO SHOCKS

STANDARD VORTEC 5.3L V-8 VVT

AVAILABLE VORTEC 6.2L V-8 VVT,

INCLUDING OIL COOLER AND TRANS-

MISSION COOLER

EAT ON AU TO MAT IC LO CK IN G

DIFFERENTIAL

Z8 2 HE AVY- DUT Y TR AI LER IN G

EQ UI PM ENT, I NC LUDIN G A TR AIL ER

HI TC H PLAT FO RM AND 2- IN CH

RECEIVER, SEVEN-WIRE HARNESS,

WI RIN G HAR NE SS FO R A FTE RM ARK ET

TR AI LE R B RA KE C ONT RO LL ER AN D

SINGLE WIRE FOR CENTER HIGH-

MOUNTED STOP LAMP

exterior

18-INCH CHROME CLAD WHEELS

UNIQUE CHROME FOUR-BAR GRILLE

BODYSIDE MOLDINGS WITH

CHROME INSERTS

FU LL -F UNC TI ON M IRR OR S WI TH

BO DY- COL OR M IR ROR C AP S AN D

BODY-COLOR DOOR HANDLES

“ALL -T ER RA IN” B AD GE ON

FR ON T FEN DE R

AVA IL ABL E IN S TORM GR AY

METALLIC, PURE SILVER METALLIC,

CARBON BLACK METALLIC, ONYX

BLACK AND SUMMIT WHITE

interior

EBONY/ EBONY FRONT LEATHER-

APPOINTED SEATS STANDARD WITH

SLT TRIM

EX CL US IVE T WO -T ONE E BO NY /L IG HT

TI TANI UM FRO NT LEATH ER- APP OIN TED

SEATS AVAILABLE WITH SLT TRIM

EB ON Y / EB ONY C LO TH SE ATI NG

STANDARD WITH SLE TRIM

BRUSHED METAL INTERIOR ACCENTS

LU XU RY IN ST RU MEN T PAN EL

UNIQUE GAUGE CLUSTER BACKGROUND

“ALL-TERRAIN” EMBROIDERED

FLOORMATS

z71 off-road suspension package

The tough get going with GMC’s legendary Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package, available on most Sierra models. Equipment includes specially tuned shocks, off-road jounce bumpers, plus a high-capacity air cleaner and Z71 decals on the rear quarters.

sierra all-terrain INTERIOR WITH TWO-TONE EBONY/LIGHT TITANIUM

FRONT LEATHER-APPOINTED SEATS SHOWN WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

duramaX diesel 6.6l v-8 turBo

6.6 lit ers ( 4 03 CU. IN. )

365 hp @ 3200 RPM

660 lB-f t TORQUE @ 1600 RPM

vo rt ec 6. 0l v- 8 vv t

horsepower

torQue

efficiency

in the spin

emissions

MODELS ABOV E 10,000-LB GVWR

6.0 lit ers ( 36 4 C U. IN .)

322 hp @ 4400 RPM

380 lB-ft TO RQUE @ 4200 RPM

MODELS BELOW 10,000 -LB GVWR

6.0 lit ers ( 36 4 C U. IN .)

360 hp @ 5400 RPM

380 lB-ft TORQUE @ 4200 RPM

sierra heavy-duty

duramaX diesel 6.6l v-8 turBo : var ia Bl e- Geo me tr y tur Bo ch ar Ger B oo st s p er fo rm anc e

low 16.8:1 compression ratio complements cylinder head desiGned to accommodate hiGher peak cylinder

Glow pluGs : desiGned to heat up fast throuGh an independent controller for easier startinG >

eXhaust Gas recirculation (eGr) : system cools eXhaust Gases for operatinG efficiency

turBo tech

diesel particulate filter system : traps particulate matter in a honeycomB-like ceramic Brick >

B5 : desiGned to run on five percent Biodiesel (B5 ) fuel that meets ultra-low sulfur standards

the most powerful one-ton v-8 ever

Sierra heavy- duty pickups offer the power and performance GMC is famous for— on a larger scale. With an extraordinary 660 powerful V-8 one-ton.

lb-ft of torque, the optional Duramax Diesel 6.6L V-8 Turbo engine makes the 3500HD the most

It also features a GCWR of up to 23,500 lbs.3

The Duramax V-8 is paired with the Allison 1000 6-speed automatic transmission (shown at right). It allows you to activate Tow /Haul mode simply by pressing a button at the end of the shift lever. In addition to grade braking, the Allison 1000 adds cruise braking. If you’ve set the cruise control, it detects when you’re accelerating downhill and automatically downshifts. And with tap-shifting, you can manually select upshifts and downshifts.

And every GMC heavy-duty truck is backed by the best coverage in America, including GMC’s 5-Year / 100,000-

Mile Transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty,

10 _ HEAVY-DUTY CAPABILIT Y

When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, passengers, cargo and equipment. 2Excludes other GM vehicles. 3When properly equipped; includes weight of the vehicle and trailer combination, including the weight of the driver, passengers, fuel, optional equipment and cargo in the vehicle and trailer. 4Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

vortec 6.0l v-8: VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) VORTEC CYLINDER HEADS SWIRL AND TUMBLE THE INTAKE CHARGE

plus 24-hour Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation.

the heavy-duty powertrains

For gasoline users, the standard Vortec 6.0L V-8 uses an advanced variable-valve-timing system to shape power curves to the job. With models that have less than

a 10,000-lb GVWR,

it is tuned for excellent all-around performance. With models that have more than

a 10,000-lb GVWR,

the engine is tuned for pulling power, resulting in a remarkable maximum Gross

high-speed turbo reduces noise and vibration

Combined Weight Rating

(GCWR)

of 18,500 lbs.

Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD pickups with the standard Vortec

6.0L V-8 feature the Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission. It has two overdrive gears, which help it offer an excellent balance of performance and efﬁciency. Like the Allison, it has a variety

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of advanced features, including driver-selectable Tow/Haul mode to reduce excessive shifting when towing or hauling a heavy load. Engine grade braking helps you maintain control on downhills.

duramax diesel 6.6l v-8 turbo

Tuned To maTch anTicipaTed workloads (>10,000-lb gvwr,1 <10,000-lb gvwr1)

allison 1000 6-speed automatic

2500HD GVWR

STEERING aNd bRakESTHE FRamESTRENGTH TO RESIST COmPROmISE

9200LBS

REGULAR CAB LONG BOX

3500HD GVWR

9700 LBS

RE GU La R C ab w IT H SINGLE REaR wHEELS

3500HD GVWR

11,400LBS

RE GU La R C ab w IT H d Ua L REaR wHEELS

maSSIVE FRONT STabILIZER baR

The renowned ability of the Sierra HD models to combine sheer capability with poise on the road, and admirable comfort for their occupants, rests on a frame that incorporates the full range of contemporary heavy-duty chassis design.

The front frame section is hydroformed to increase structural rigidity by producing more consistent steel-wall thickness. The mid-frame section uses a lipped C-section, which is rollformed and draw-bent during the manufacturing process for maximum strength.

a-aRm FRONT SUSPENSION mEmbERS FRONT TORSION baRSRECIRCULaTING-baLL STEERING

A robust recirculating-ball steering system features a cast-iron housing. With precise engineering, the system provides you with an enhanced on-center feel and a greater feeling of control. To accommodate the greater loads, Sierra HD models are equipped with disc brakes front and rear.

12 _ HEA VY -DU TY CAP AB ILI TY

When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, passengers, cargo and equipment.

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