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GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-1500-11698638) - 2019 - crc - 5/15/18
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 30
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 129
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 187
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 196
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 413
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 433
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 443
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 455
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-1500-11698638) - 2019 - crc - 5/15/18
Introduction 3
{ DangerDanger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{ WarningWarning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
CautionCaution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage. A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “ Do
Not, ” “ Do not do this, ” or “ Do not let
this happen. ”
Symbols The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner ’ s
manual has additional instructions
or information.
* : Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“ see page. ” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. See the
features in this manual for
information.
u : Air Conditioning System
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
9 : Dispose of Used Components
Properly
P : Do Not Apply High Pressure
Water
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
[ : Forward Collision Alert
R : Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+ : Fuses
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints

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In Brief 5
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Passenger Sensing System . . . 14
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 18
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Vehicle Features Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 22
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 24
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 24
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Universal Remote System . . . . . 25
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Performance and Maintenance Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 27
Fuel (Gasoline - Except
L87 6.2L Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fuel (Gasoline - L87 6.2L
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 28
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Roadside Assistance
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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In Brief 71. Tow/Haul Mode (On Some
Models). See Driver Mode
Control 0 246 .
Automatic Transfer Case
Control (If Equipped). See
Four-Wheel Drive 0 235 .
Driver Mode Control 0 246 (If
Equipped).
2. Air Vents 0 194 .
3. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 163
(If Equipped).
4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 181 .
Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 131 .
5. Instrument Cluster 0 138 .
6. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 229 .
Range Selection Mode. See
Manual Mode 0 232 .
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 179 .
8. Infotainment 0 187 . 9. Climate Control Systems 0 188
(If Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0 190 (If Equipped).
10. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 75 (If Equipped).
11.
X Park Assist Switch (If
Equipped). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 254 .
g Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 243 .
| Hazard Warning Flashers
0 180 .
A Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 269 (If Equipped).
5 Hill Descent Control Switch
(If Equipped). See Hill Descent
Control (HDC) 0 245 .
j Power Assist Steps 0 52 (If
Equipped).
5 Power Release Tailgate
(If Equipped). See Tailgate
0 47 . DC/AC Switch. See Power
Outlets 0 132 .
h Auto Stop Disable Switch
(If Equipped). See Stop/Start
System 0 222 .
L Express Window Down
Button (If Equipped). See
Power Windows 0 63 .
Tow/Haul Mode (On Some
Models). See Driver Mode
Control 0 246 .
12. Power Outlet (Alternating
Current) (If Equipped). See
Power Outlets 0 132 .
13. Power Outlets 0 132 .
14. USB Port. See the infotainment
manual.
15. Wireless Charging 0 135 (If
Equipped).
16. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If
Equipped). See “ Integrated
Trailer Brake Control System ”
under Towing Equipment
0 285 .

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8 In Brief 17. ENGINE START/STOP.
See Ignition Positions (Key
Access) 0 217 or Ignition
Positions (Keyless Access)
0 219 .
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0 131
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Midlevel and Uplevel)
0 160 or Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 159 .
19. Horn 0 131 .
20. Hood Release. See Hood
0 314 .
21. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0 130 (Out of View).
22. Cruise Control 0 250 .
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 260 (If Equipped).
23. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 149 . 24. Electric Parking Brake 0 241 .
25. Fog Lamps 0 181 (If
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 183 .
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 182 .
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 176 .
Task Lighting 0 182 (If
Equipped).
Initial Drive
Information This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner ’ s manual.
Stop/Start System If equipped, the Stop/Start system
will shut off the engine to help
conserve fuel. It has components
designed for the increased number
of starts.
When the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off. When
stopped, the tachometer displays
AUTO STOP. See Tachometer
0 143 . When the brake pedal is
released or the accelerator pedal is
pressed, the engine will restart. See
Stop/Start System 0 222 .

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-1500-11698638) - 2019 - crc - 5/15/18
14 In Brief
Seat Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
seat belts properly:
.
Seat Belts 0 79
.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
0 80
.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 82
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 106Passenger Sensing
System United States
Canada
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag under
certain conditions. No other airbag
is affected by the passenger
sensing system. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 92 . The passenger airbag status
indicator will light on the overhead
console when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 148 .
Mirror Adjustment Using hood-mounted air deflectors
and add-on convex mirror
attachments could decrease mirror
performance.
Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors
If equipped, adjust manual mirrors
by moving them up and down or left
to right to see a little of the side of
the vehicle and to have a clear view
behind the vehicle.
See Manual Mirrors 0 56 .

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-1500-11698638) - 2019 - crc - 5/15/18
16 In Brief for a clear view of the area behind
the vehicle while the display is off.
See Rear Camera Mirror 0 60 .
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place. Tilt and Telescoping Wheel
To adjust the tilt and telescoping
steering wheel, if equipped:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving. Interior Lighting Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console.
To operate, press the following
buttons:
j OFF : Press to turn off the
dome lamps when a door is open.
An indicator light on the button will
turn on when the dome lamp
override is activated. Press
j OFF again to deactivate this feature

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In Brief 17and the indicator light will turn off.
The dome lamps will come on when
doors are opened.
+ ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome
lamps on manually. Press again to
turn the dome lamps off.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps on the
overhead console and over the rear
seats. These lamps come on when
any door is opened.
Front Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console. Press the lamp lenses to turn the
front reading lamps on or off.
Rear Reading Lamps
The rear reading lamps are over the
rear seats.
Press the lamp lens to turn the rear
reading lamps on or off.
For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 183 .Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
O : Turns off the automatic
headlamps and Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp
control to
O again to turn the
automatic headlamps or DRL
back on.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, off
will only work when the vehicle is in
P (Park).