2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 4WD

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5-42 Instruments and Controls
SeeTire Inspection on page 10-66,
Tire Rotation on page 10-67, Tire
Pressure Monitor System on
page 10-62, and Tire Pressure on
page 10-61.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the
vehicle's tires is low. This message
also displays with a vehicle picture
to indicate the location of the low
tire. The low tire pressure warning
light will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light on page 5-28. You
can receive more than one tire
pressure message at a time. If a tire
pressure message appears on the
DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have
the tire pressures checked and set
to those shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tires
on page 10-51, Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9-16, and Tire Pressure on
page 10-61. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See
Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) on page 5-30 orDriver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
on page 5-32.
Transmission Messages
4WD OFF
If equipped with four-wheel drive,
this message displays when the
four-wheel-drive system is
temporarily disabled due to an
overheated condition. The vehicle
will run in two-wheel drive when this
message is present. Once the
four-wheel-drive system cools down,
the message turns off and the
four-wheel-drive system returns to
normal operation.
4WD SHIFT IN PROGRESS
This message will display while the
four-wheel-drive system is shifting.
FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX
If a four-wheel drive shift into
Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested,
but the vehicle speed is too high,
this message will display until the
correct vehicle speed is reached.
FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO
NEUTRAL
If a four-wheel drive shift into
Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested,
and the vehicle speed is correct, but
the transmission is not in
N (Neutral), this message will
display until the transmission is
shifted to N (Neutral).
GRADE BRAKING OFF
This message displays when grade
braking has been disabled with the
Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of
the shift lever. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9-38, Automatic
Transmission on page 9-34, and
Cruise Control on page 9-57.

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GRADE BRAKING ON
This message displays when grade
braking has been enabled with the
Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of
the shift lever. SeeTow/Haul Mode
on page 9-38, Automatic
Transmission on page 9-34, and
Cruise Control on page 9-57.
GRADE BRAKING ACTIVE
This message displays when grade
braking has been activated while
driving on downhill grades. This
message will only appear the first
time the feature is activated in an
ignition cycle. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9-38, Automatic
Transmission on page 9-34, and
Cruise Control on page 9-57.
SERVICE 4WD
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,
this message may display if a
problem occurs with the
four-wheel-drive system. If this
message appears, stop as soon as
possible and turn off the vehicle.
Make sure the key is in the LOCK/ OFF position for at least
one minute, then restart the vehicle
and check for the message on the
DIC display. If the message is still
displayed or appears again when
you begin driving, the
four-wheel-drive system needs
service. See your dealer.
TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW
TO XXX
If a four-wheel drive shift out of
Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested,
but the vehicle speed is too high,
this message will display until the
correct vehicle speed is reached.
TO EXIT 4WD LOW SHIFT TO
NEUTRAL
If a four-wheel drive shift out of
Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested,
and the vehicle speed is correct, but
the transmission is not in
N (Neutral), this message will
display until the transmission is
shifted to N (Neutral).
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
may sound if the transmission fluid
in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with
the transmission fluid temperature
high can cause damage to the
vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it
idle to allow the transmission to
cool. This message clears and the
chime stops when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.
VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW
This message will display if the
vehicle is driven in Four-Wheel
Drive Low for about 10 minutes
above 72 km/h (45 mph).

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and one will stay on. If no lights
display, take the vehicle to your
dealer for service. If the lights
display momentarily when the
ignition is in ON/RUN, but none stay
on, the knob may have been turned
while the vehicle was off. To see the
indicator, turn the knob to another
position so that it matches the
actual transfer case setting.
An indicator light flashes while
shifting the transfer case and
remains illuminated when the shift is
complete. If the transfer case
cannot make a requested shift, it will
return to the last chosen setting.
The knob will need to be turned
back to the previous transfer case
setting in order to see the indicator.
Choose among four driving settings:
2
m(Two-Wheel Drive High):This
setting is used for driving in most
street and highway situations. The
front axle is not engaged in
two-wheel drive. This setting also
provides the best fuel economy. 4
m(Four-Wheel Drive High):
Use
the Four-Wheel Drive High position
when extra traction is needed, such
as on snowy or icy roads or in most
off-road situations. This setting also
engages the front axle to help drive
the vehicle. This is the best setting
to use when plowing snow.
4
n(Four-Wheel Drive Low): This
setting also engages the front axle
and delivers extra torque. You may
never need this setting. It sends
maximum power to all four wheels.
You might choose Four-Wheel Drive
Low while driving off-road in deep
sand, deep mud, or deep snow, and
while climbing or descending steep
hills.
Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low
will turn Traction Control and
StabiliTrak off. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control on
page 9-54.
{Warning
Shifting the transfer case to
N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle
to roll even if the transmission is
in P (Park). You or someone else
could be seriously injured. Be
sure to set the parking brake
before placing the transfer case in
N (Neutral). See Parking Brake on
page 9-53.
N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's
transfer case to N (Neutral) only
when towing the vehicle. See
Recreational Vehicle Towing on
page 10-94 orTowing the Vehicle
on page 10-94.
If the SERVICE 4WD message
stays on, take the vehicle to your
dealer for service. See “SERVICE
4WD” under Transmission
Messages on page 5-42.

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Warning (Continued)
could be seriously injured. Be
sure to set the parking brake
before placing the transfer case in
N (Neutral). SeeParking Brake on
page 9-53.
N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's
transfer case to N (Neutral) only
when towing the vehicle. See
Recreational Vehicle Towing on
page 10-94 orTowing the Vehicle
on page 10-94.
If the SERVICE 4WD message
stays on, take the vehicle to your
dealer for service. See “SERVICE
4WD” under Transmission
Messages on page 5-42.
Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive
High or AUTO (Automatic
Four-Wheel Drive)
Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel
Drive High or AUTO position. This
can be done at any speed, except
when shifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low. The indicator light will
flash while shifting. It will remain on
when the shift is completed.
Shifting Into Two-Wheel
Drive High
Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel
Drive High position. This can be
done at any speed, except when
shifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low.
The indicator light will flash while
shifting. It will remain on when the
shift is completed.
Shifting Into Four-Wheel
Drive Low
When Four-Wheel Drive Low is
engaged, vehicle speed should be
kept below 72 km/h (45 mph).
Extended high-speed operation in
Four-Wheel Drive Low may damage
or shorten the life of the drivetrain.
To shift to the Four-Wheel Drive
Low position, the ignition must be in
ON/RUN and the vehicle must be
stopped or moving less than 5 km/h
(3 mph) with the transmission in
N (Neutral). The preferred method
for shifting into Four-Wheel Drive
Low is to have the vehicle moving
1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). Turn the
knob to the Four-Wheel Drive Low
position. You must wait for the
Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light
to stop flashing before shifting the
transmission into gear.
{Caution
Shifting the transmission into gear
before the requested mode
indicator light has stopped
flashing could damage the
transfer case. To help avoid
damaging the vehicle, always wait
for the mode indicator lights to
stop flashing before shifting the
transmission into gear.
It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit
significant engagement noise and
bump when shifting between
Four-Wheel Drive Low and
Four-Wheel Drive High ranges or
from N (Neutral) with the engine
running.

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VehicleAxle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)
6.2L V8 3.424 355 kg (9,600 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 3.735 443 kg (12,000 lb) 7 938 kg (17,500 lb)
1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box (b) 4.3L V6 3.232 676 kg (5,900 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.083 084 kg (6,800 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.424 445 kg (9,800 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.735 171 kg (11,400 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V8 3.424 400 kg (9,700 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 3.735 443 kg (12,000 lb) 7 938 kg (17,500 lb)
1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.232 858 kg (6,300 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.083 266 kg (7,200 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.424 627 kg (10,200 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.423 266 kg (7,200 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.083 221 kg (7,100 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.424 128 kg (9,100 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)

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VehicleAxle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)
1500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.423 039 kg (6,700 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.082 994 kg (6,600 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.424 354 kg (9,600 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.735 080 kg (11,200 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V8 3.424 309 kg (9,500 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 3.735 352 kg (11,800 lb) 7 938 kg (17,500 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.422 994 kg (6,600 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.082 948 kg (6,500 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.424 309 kg (9,500 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.735 035 kg (11,100 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V8 3.424 264 kg (9,400 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 3.735 307 kg (11,700 lb) 7 938 kg (17,500 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Short Box (b) 4.3L V6 3.423 039 kg (6,700 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.082 994 kg (6,600 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)

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VehicleAxle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)
5.3L V8 3.424 354 kg (9,600 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.735 352 kg (11,800 lb) 7 938 kg (17,500 lb)
6.2L V8 3.424 309 kg (9,500 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 3.735 352 kg (11,800 lb) 7 938 kg (17,500 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box
4.3L V6 (b) 3.423 175 kg (7,000 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.083 130 kg (6,900 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.424 491 kg (9,900 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box
6.0L V8 3.734 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 441 kg (14,200 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
2500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 3.734 627 kg (10,200 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 668 kg (14,700 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)

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VehicleAxle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a)
2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 3.734 354 kg (9,600 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 396 kg (14,100 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box
6.0L V8 3.734 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
2500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 3.734 491 kg (9,900 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 532 kg (14,400 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 3.734 218 kg (9,300 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 260 kg (13,800 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)