2019 GMC SIERRA DENALI power steering

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-1500-11698638) - 2019 - crc - 5/15/18
Vehicle Care 407Caution (Continued)or tires. When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off any
overspray from all painted
surfaces on the vehicle.
Wheels and Wheel Trim Use a soft, clean cloth with mild
soap and water to clean the wheels.
After rinsing thoroughly with clean
water, dry with a soft, clean towel.
A wax may then be applied.
CautionChrome wheels and chrome
wheel trim may be damaged if the
vehicle is not washed after driving
on roads that have been sprayed
with magnesium chloride or
calcium chloride. These are used
on roads for conditions such as
dust and ice. Always wash the
chrome with soap and water after
exposure. CautionTo avoid surface damage on
wheels and wheel trim, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners,
or brushes. Use only GM
approved cleaners. Do not drive
the vehicle through an automatic
car wash that uses silicone
carbide tire/wheel cleaning
brushes. Damage could occur
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Brake System Visually inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect drum
brake linings/shoes for wear or
cracks. Inspect all other brake parts. Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at
least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Control arm ball joints on 1500
series vehicles are
maintenance-free.
Caution
Lubrication of applicable
suspension points should not be
done unless the temperature is
− 12 °C (10 °F) or higher,
or damage could result.

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-1500-11698638) - 2019 - crc - 5/15/18
416 Service and Maintenance Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation 0 376 .
.
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0 321 and
Engine Oil Life System 0 323 .
.
Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0 327 .
.
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0 334 .
.
Check tire inflation pressures,
including the spare. See Tire
Pressure 0 367 .
.
Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0 375 .
.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 326 . .
Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0 403 .
.
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage,
including cracks or tears in the
rubber boots, loose or missing
parts, or signs of wear at least
once a year. See Exterior Care
0 403 . Lubricate the suspension
and steering components at
least every other oil change.
(If equipped with grease fittings)
.
Inspect power steering for
proper attachment, connections,
binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
.
Visually inspect drive shafts for
excessive wear, lubricant leaks
or damage including: tube dents,
cracks, constant velocity joint or
universal joint looseness,
cracked or missing boots, loose
or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness,
missing or loose fasteners. .
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 0 84 .
.
Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
.
Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
.
Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0 403 .
.
Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0 343 .
.
Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check 0 343 .
.
Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 343 .
.
Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
.
Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/-
Mexico-1500-11698638) - 2019 - crc - 5/16/18
468 Index Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd)
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 439
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 85
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 84
Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 75
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 71
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 70
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Securing Child
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 117, 120, 121 Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 188
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 314
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 428
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 429
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 439
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 267
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Special Application Services . . . . 421 Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Steps
Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Storage
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Storage Areas
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 125
Struts
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65