Gmc SIERRA 2011 User Manual
2011 SIERRA
2011 GMC SIERRA
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your biggest challenges call for a truck
engineered to the highest standards. that’s
why gMc sierra refuses to coMproMise.
we design More efficiency, capability
and choice into it, to help you get More
out of it. that’s why gMc was the first to
offer a two-Mode hybrid for the best
fuel econoMy of any full-size pickup.
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it’s
why sierra offers the widest selection
of v-8 power and up to 10,700 lbs of
trailering capacity.
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you expect these
achieveMents froM engineers who never
say never. it’s why sierra can finish
the Jobs that other trucks start.
gMc. we are professional grade.
engineering excellence.
gMc sierra
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EPA-estimated 20 city/23 hwy. Based on GM 2010 Large Pickup segment. 2Maximum 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 details.
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SIERRA HYBRID
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P OW E R T R A I N C O NT R O LL E R
S IE R RA HY B R ID
33% MORE FUEL EFFICIENT. 100% AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION.
Sierra Hybrid is the first two-mode hybrid in a full-size pickup, an accomplishment unmatched by the
competition. It takes the best of both gas and electric propulsion to provide you with the most efficient power
in a given driving situation. The result is a 33 percent increase in EPA-estimated city fuel economy compared
to our most efficient gasoline-only Sierra.
can handle over 1500 lbs of payload,
V A R I A BL E VA LV E T I M IN G (V V T )
The heart of Sierra Hybrid is the 6.0L V-8 VVT that produces 332 horsepower and 367 lb-ft of torque.
The secret to this engine’s balanced power is variable valve timing. This feature helps the engine produce
near-peak levels of torque across a wide RPM range. This gives you both responsiveness in city driving
and bold acceleration for passing and trailering.
F IG U R E 1 : T H E B E S T F U EL E CO N O MY O F A N Y F U LL - S IZ E PI C K UP
At low speeds and light loads, Sierra Hybrid can reduce fuel consumption by shutting off the engine
and operating on electric power alone. It can also run on engine power alone, or a combination of both
gas and electric. In the city, this technology offers an EPA-estimated 20 mpg.
At highway speeds, Sierra uses its 6.0L V-8 VVT engine in either V-4 or V-8 operation—sometimes with an
extra boost of electric power— as conditions warrant. Full V-8 power is available for trailer towing, passing
or pulling on a long, steep grade. On the highway, Sierra Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 23 mpg.
R EG E N ER AT I V E B R AK I N G
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.
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EPA-estimated mpg Sierra Hybrid 20; Sierra 15. 2Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. 3Maximum trailer
weight ratin gs are calculated assu ming a base vehicle, e xcept for any option(s ) necessary to achieve the rating, plus drive r. Th e weight of other opti onal equipment,
passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for details.
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Better yet, this technology does not sacrifice capability. Sierra Hybrid
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and offers up to 6100 lbs of conventional trailering capacity.3
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Based on GM 2010 Large Pickup segment.
F IG U R E 2 : A C T IV E
F UE L MA N A GE M E NT
( AF M )
For maximum fuel econ-
omy when you don’t need
extra power, AFM can
deactivate four of the
engine’s eight cylinders.
As the load and your
demands increase, the
cylinders can reactivate
within as little as 20
milliseconds to give you
maximum power for
trailering and passing.
P RO V E N
B AT TE R Y PO W E R
To give your electric
drive system ample
power without sacrificing capacity, Sierra
Hybrid has a 300-volt
battery pack built with
Nickel-Metal Hydride
(NiMH) technology. It
tucks under the rear
seat area , out of the
way, so your passenger
capacity and cargo
space are unchanged
from other Sierras.
6 .0 L V- 8 V V T W IT H AC T I VE
FU E L M A N AG E M EN T (A F M )
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E LE C T RO N I CA L LY VA R I A B L E T R AN S M IS S I ON
W IT H IN T E GR A L E L E CT R O NI C MO T O RS
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H YD R I DE B AT TE R Y
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S IE R RA CH A S SI S A N D S US P EN S I ON
A FRAME ENGINEERED FOR YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGES.
Sierra starts with more than just a frame and suspension. It is built from the belief that
control and driver comfort go hand in hand. From its sturdy hydroformed, boxed-rail
section chassis to its available automatic locking rear differential, every component is
engineered with the strength and capability to help you accomplish more every day.
F IG U R E 3 : B O X ED F OR S TR E N GT H
HY D R OF O R M S OL I D B O X ED
Sierra’s frame is engineered with a hydroformed front section and closed-box side
rails for high strength. This construction helps to make the frame more resistant to
twisting while carrying heavy loads over uneven roads and gives a solid, stable feel
when the pavement is smooth.
C AR R Y I N G T H E L O AD
Sierra’s front suspension is a fully independent coil-over-shock design that has less
mass than a typical torsion-bar system for improved ride quality. The rear suspension
is a multi-stage leaf spring that progressively increases its support to match your
payload. This helps your Sierra feel stable and secure, no matter how hard it’s working.
F IG U R E 4 : C O N FI D E NT D RI V I NG
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL
YAW/LATERAL INERTIAL SENSOR
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
The StabiliTrak stability control system helps you stay on the path you are steering in
bad weather or on uneven road surfaces. The system senses when your vehicle is not
responding to your steering inputs, then adjusts engine speed and braking pressure to
any individual wheel to help maintain directional control.
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR(S)
F IG U R E 5 : B R A KI N G A N D S T E ER I N G
All Sierra models feature four-channel antilock brakes
for confident stopping in a variety of conditions. Rackand-pinion steering provides precise performance
and an on-center feel. It also offers low-speed assist
for easier maneuvering in tight spaces.
S IE R R A A L L- T E RR A I N
Sometimes, there aren’t any roads where you’re going.
That’s why GMC created Sierra All-Terrain. This
package is available on 1500 2WD or 4WD Extended
or Crew Cab models with either the 5.3L V-8 VVT or
6.2L V-8 VVT and the famed Z71 Off-Road Suspension
Package. Sierra All-Terrain also includes Z82 trailering
equipment, Rancho Tenneco shocks and an Eaton
®
automatic locking rear differential for off-road control,
while the bold chrome grille, special chrome-clad
18-inch aluminum wheels and All-Terrain emblems
set it apart from the rest.
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V OR T EC PO W ER
POWER WITHOUT COMPROMISE.
The Vortec engine family has a well-earned reputation for
durability, power and efficiency. These engines are developed
using “vortex technology” that swirls and tumbles the incoming
air and fuel mixture for enhanced performance and fuel economy.
This technology helps deliver torque, smoothness and efficiency
with power to spare.
T HE W ID E S T R A NG E OF V - 8 E N GI N E S
No other full-size pickup offers a wider range of V-8 gas engines.
Depending on the Sierra you choose, Vortec power is available
in 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L Hybrid and 6.2L displacements, with output
that ranges from 302 to 403 hp. This makes it easy to match
the engine to the job.
F I GU RE 6: SI ER RA XF E, TH E F UL L-S IZ E E CO NOM Y LEA DE R
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SAC RAME NTO
HW Y
EPA -E ST.
MP G
22
x26
=572
No other competitor can offer over 300 hp with more than
an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 20 mpg.
surpasses this rating, with EPA-estimated highway fuel economy
of 22 mpg,
spend less time at the pump and more time on the road.
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EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg: Vortec 4.8L V-8, 14/19; Vortec 5.3L V-8, 15/21; Sierra XFE with Vortec 5.3L V-8, 15/22;
Sierra Hybrid with Vortec 6.0L V-8, 21/22; Vortec 6.2L V-8, 13/19.
AP PRO X.
GA LLO N T ANK
UP TO
MI LES
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to go up to 572 miles between fill-ups. It means you
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AVE NAL
LOS ANG ELE S
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Sierra XFE
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Based on GM 2010 Large Pickup segment.
VO RTE C 5.3 L V -8 VVT EN GIN E
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S MO O T H S H IF T S W I T H
E XC E P TI O N AL C ON T R OL
The 6-speed heavy-duty automatic transmission, standard
on all 5.3L and 6.2L V-8
Sierra 1500 Series pickups,
has several innovative features
for added control and confidence. Driver Shift Control
(DSC) lets you select a range
of gears to su it variable
driving conditions simply
by moving the shift lever to
“M” and using the convenient
tap-up /-down button. Tow/Haul
mode raises upshift points to
use more of the engine’s power
for acceleration, and raises
downshift points to use engine
braking to slow your Sierra for
less noise and harshness.
Grade Braking (automatically
activated in Tow /Haul mode
but disengaged when DSC is
activated) senses when you want
to slow your Sierra, and if the
appropriate conditions are met,
implements a Grade Braking
shift schedule to help you
maintain your desired speed.
F LE X F UE L CA P A B L E
All Sierra V-8 engines, except
for the 6.0L Hybrid, are
engineered to run on E85
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ethanol, which is a blend of
15 percent regular gas and
85 percent ethanol.
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Visit gm.com/e85 to see if there is an E85
station near you.
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