GMC Sierra3500hd 2016 Owner's Manual
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2016 SIERRA HD
EXTERIOR | 10 PROTECTION | 24 SELECTION | 28CAPABILITY | 2
INTERIOR | 18
PRECISION MATTERS.
It matters in every pound-foot of torque, every millimeter of fit and finish and every decibel of quiet.
That’s what drives us to reimagine solutions and create rewarding driving experiences. The new 2016
Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD are prime examples. Their quiet, refined interiors put you in control of proven
powertrains and chassis systems for robust heavy-duty hauling and trailering. Together they produce
a premium-duty variety of Professional Grade trucks.
SIERRA 3500HD SLT CREW CAB IN MAHOGANY METALLIC (left)
SIERRA 3500 DENALI HD CREW CAB WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS IN IRIDIUM METALLIC (center)
SIERRA 2500 DENALI HD CREW CAB IN ONYX BLACK
Vehicles shown with available equipment.
(right)
CAPABILITY
WORKS HARD. HARDLY BREAKS A SWEAT.
Sierra HD trucks are engineered, designed and precision-crafted to help you achieve more with the heavy-duty capability of the renowned available
Duramax Turbo Diesel. Sierra 3500 Denali HD offers robust payload and trailering as well as premium comfort and technology, followed closely
by Sierra 2500 Denali HD, packing the same precision craftsmanship and un-truck-like accommodations. And for those who venture off pavement,
the HD All Terrain tackles roads less paved. All of them feature quiet cabins and our most innovative cargo boxes.
SIERRA 3500 DENALI HD CREW CAB WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS IN ONYX BLACK
shown with available equipment.
SIERRA 2500HD CREW CAB SLT IN DEEP GARNET METALLIC
shown with available equipment.
P. 3 | CAPABILITY
A POWERHOUSE OF A POWERTRAIN.
Sierra HD gets its heavy-duty power from a proven source, the available Duramax 6.6L V-8 Turbo Diesel mated to the
Allison® 1000 6-speed automatic transmission. You’ll find over a million Duramax diesels with Allison transmissions on
the road today with over 100 billion miles of real-world experience. With 765 lb-ft of torque under your right foot, it delivers
Professional Grade performance. Prefer your power gasoline-fueled? Sierra HD comes standard with the force and efficiency
of our 360-hp Vortec 6.0L V-8.
+ DIRECT INJECTION HELPS THE DURAMAX DIESEL START IN AS LITTLE AS 3 SECONDS AT -20ºF
+ OPERATES AT NEARLY 30,000 PSI TO TURN HEAVY DIESEL FUEL INTO A FINE MIST
P. 5 | CAPABILITY | DURAMAX
STEERING IS HEADING IN A NEW DIRECTION.
GMC engineers love challenges. For the 2016 Sierra HD, they created a new steering system smart enough to tailor its response to your unique driving situation, in real time. New available
Digital Steering Assist senses speed (particularly important when trailering) to enable ease of handling at low speeds and improved steering feel at highway speeds. It also changes when
the Tow/Haul button is activated, providing additional assist at low speeds and less at highway speeds. No other competitor offers this luxury to reduce driver fatigue and enhance control.
HIGHWAY SPEED
HIGHWAY DRIVING While cruising at highway speeds, Digital Steering
Assist decreases power assist to enhance road feel for heightened
confidence and reduced driver fatigue on uneven roads.
LOW SPEED
TRAILERING & PARKING In low-speed situations, such as hitching up
to a trailer or parking, Digital Steering Assist increases power steering assist
for easier low-speed maneuverability.
CORROSION-RESISTANT DURALIFE BRAKE ROTORS GMC engineers
used patented Ferritic Nitro-Carburizing (FNC) technology that can
help double rotor life.
VORTEC 6.0L V-8 It’s standard on Sierra HD for uncompromised power.
Developed for heavy-duty performance, it’s paired with a 6-speed heavy-duty
automatic transmission for maximum fifth-wheel towing of up to 14,800 lbs.
A bi-fuel version switches between gasoline and Compressed Natural Gas
(CNG) and is available on select HD models offering an estimated maximum
highway range of up to 625 miles per tank.
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FULLY BOXED FRAME The Sierra HD frame is fully boxed, with the
front segments hydroformed to minimize weight without sacrificing
strength to tackle the toughest heavy-duty demands.
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EATON® HEAVY-DUTY AUTOMATIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
No other class competitor offers a fully automatic locking rear
differential for on- and off-road use.
MULTILEAF REAR SPRINGS Mounted to the rear frame are
3"-wide leaf springs that help achieve a maximum payload
rating of up to 7153 lbs.
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HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL To create a quiet cab, nearly two-thirds of HD’s cab
structure is made from high-strength steels. This fortress of strength rests
on hydraulic body mounts for a smooth, comfortable ride.
STABILITRAK Sierra’s electronic stability control system helps
improve stability by detecting and reducing traction loss.
INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION Sierra HD’s independent front
suspension is designed for heavy-duty punishment as well as ride
comfort. With the available Snow Plow Prep Package, Sierra HD achieves a
Gross Front Axle Weight Rating of up to 6000 lbs.
ride-height adjustments in minutes with a single wrench.
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Requires 2500HD Regular Cab 2WD with Vortec 6.0L V-8 gasoline engine and 4.10 rear axle ratio. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The
weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.
Regular Cab DRW 2WD with 6.0L V-8 engine. These maximum payload ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it to haul people or cargo, carefully review the vehicle loading
section of the Owner’s Manual and check the carrying capacity of your specific vehicle on the label on the inside of the driver’s door jamb.
transmission and GVWR combinations. See your GMC dealer for details.
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You can make seasonal
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Estimated range based on GM testing and maximum fuel-tank capacity. Your range may be less. 3Requires 3500HD
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Capabilities and weight ratings are dependent upon model, engine,
P. 7 | CAPABILITY | HANDLING
ONLY LIMITED BY HOW HARD YOU WORK AND PLAY.
GMC Sierra HD is engineered to provide Professional Grade trailering as well as truck and trailer features to keep you confidently in control. Whether you’re headed out for work or recreation, Sierra HD
offers a range of trailering capacities to meet your demands.
CLASS-LEADING TRAILERING One-ton dual-rear-wheel models offer an available class-leading
conventional trailering of up to 20,000 lbs
depending on model and equipment, 3500HD can tow a maximum of up to 23,200 lbs
a gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch.
GOOSENECK/FIFTH-WHEEL PREP PACKAGE Available on all cab and box types, this new package
includes a spray-on bedliner, a box-mounted trailer harness and hitch platform for factory-installed
durability. (Available early 2016. See your dealer for availability details.)
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when equipped with a Duramax turbo diesel. And
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with
PREMIUM TRAILERING MIRRORS The available heated, power-adjustable trailering mirrors
include segment-first LED rear guidance lamps. The lamps are integrated into each mirror to
enhance trailer visibility when backing up. Also included are amber auxiliary clearance lamps.
When equipped on All Terrain, SLT and Denali models, the mirrors include driver memory and
can also power-fold to help with car washes and other tight places.
DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE SYSTEM The available switch-activated Exhaust Brake System works
with the Allison 1000 transmission’s Tow/Haul mode and Automatic Grade Braking features
to reduce the amount of conventional braking needed while trailering or traveling downhill.
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Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.
18,000 LBS
2500HD
Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab 2WD with the available Duramax turbo diesel
and equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch allows you to trailer
up to 18,000 lbs.
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TRAILER SWAY CONTROL Keep both Sierra HD and your trailer heading in the same direction,
automatically. Sensors help detect a swaying trailer, and the system helps bring it back in line
by applying both the truck’s and the trailer’s brakes (when properly equipped).
TOW/HAUL MODE To accelerate when trailering or hauling heavy loads, Tow/Haul mode raises
transmission upshift points. It also raises downshift points using engine compression to help
slow your Sierra HD instead of merely braking.
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER For control and easy monitoring of your trailer brakes, Sierra HD
offers an available integrated trailer brake controller. It’s located high and in easy reach of the
steering wheel for quick adjustments and is included on SLE, SLT, Denali and 3500HD models.
REAR VISION CAMERA SYSTEM The center screen serves as your monitor for the available
Rear Vision Camera System. Its dynamic grid lines help when backing up or hitching a trailer.
HILL START ASSIST To give you extra time to switch from the brake pedal to the accelerator
on a 5 percent grade or more, Hill Start Assist holds the brakes momentarily to help prevent rolling
back when Sierra HD is on an incline.
TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE GAUGE Located in the DIC, it allows you to monitor the
transmission fluid operating temperature in real time.
20,000 LBS
3500HD CONVENTIONAL HITCH
With the available Duramax turbo diesel engine, 3500HD dual-rear-wheel
models offer a class-leading max conventional trailer weight rating of
up to 20,000 lbs, when properly equipped.
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23,200 LBS
3500HD FIFTH-WHEEL/GOOSENECK HITCH
The Sierra 3500HD Regular Cab 4x4 dual-rear-wheel model with the available Duramax
turbo diesel and equipped with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch can pull even larger
equipment, up to 23,200 lbs, when properly equipped.
up to 22,900 lbs, when properly equipped.
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The Crew Cab, as shown, can pull
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P. 9 | CAPABILITY | TRAILERING
DENALI
PREMIUM DETAILS. PREMIUM DUTY.
The Sierra Denali HD is the height of precision engineering and design, producing nothing short of Professional Grade capability. Its purposeful design creates an impactful presence and helps
reduce wind noise for a quiet premium cabin. Not to be outdone, our most innovative cargo box also offers the latest features to help you load and secure cargo. Choose Denali in either 3500HD
or 2500HD and know you’ve reached the peak of GMC craftsmanship.
+ THE LARGE ICONIC DENALI GRILLE MAKES A POWERFUL STATEMENT
+ 6" CHROME ASSIST STEPS SERVE AESTHETIC AND PRACTICAL FUNCTIONS
+ POWER-FOLDING VERTICAL TRAILERING MIRRORS HELP WHEN PULLING A WIDE LOAD
(AVAILABLE 2500HD; STANDARD 3500HD)
+ 20" CHROMED ALUMINUM WHEELS (2500HD MODELS)
SIERRA 2500 DENALI HD CREW CAB IN IRIDIUM METALLIC
shown with available equipment.
P. 11 | EXTERIOR | DENALI 2500/3500 HD
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