2019 GMC SIERRA power steering

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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rubbing with a clean cloth. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0430.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire
dressing products on the vehicle
may damage the paint finish and/
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.
Caution
Chrome 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.
Caution
To 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 silicon carbide
tire/wheel cleaning brushes.
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
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.

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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the desiccant to help the longevity
and efficient operation of the air
conditioning system. This service
can be complex. See your dealer.
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. SeeTire
Rotation 0381.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil 0326 and
Engine Oil Life System 0328.
. If equipped with the engine air
filter life system, check the air
filter life percentage.
If necessary, replace the engine
air filter and reset the engine air
filter life system. See Engine Air
Filter Life System 0330. If the
vehicle is not equipped with the
engine air filter life system, inspect the engine air cleaner
filter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter 0331.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0332.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0339.
. Check tire inflation pressures,
including the spare. See Tire
Pressure 0372.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0380.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0408.
. 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
0 408. 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 085.
. 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 0408.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0348.

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Safety Defects Reporting (cont'd)U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 444
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 86
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 85
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 76
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 72
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 71
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, 122 Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 191
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 319
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 433
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 434
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 444
Service Electric Parking
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 271
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Special Application Services . . . . 426 Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Steps
Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Storage
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Storage Areas Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Underseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 126
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66