2019 GMC SIERRA wheel alignment

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Tire Pressure MonitorOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 386
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 399
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:

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.There is cord or fabric
showing through the tire's
rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is
cracked, cut, or snagged
deep enough to show cord or
fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot
be repaired well because of
the size or location of the
damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule0420.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
uniform wear for all tires. The
first rotation is the most
important. Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. See
When It Is Time
for New Tires 0382 and
Wheel Replacement 0386.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. See
Tire Pressure
0372 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0212.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0375.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” underCapacities
and Specifications 0435, and
“Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” under
Tire Changing 0390.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause a crash. When
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Traction
The traction grades, from
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on
specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and
wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.

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Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires. Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see
Interior Care 0413 and
Exterior Care 0408.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.

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474 Index
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SystemBrake Pad Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . 330
Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190, 451
Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Task Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 441
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 56
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Tires (cont'd)
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372, 373
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 375
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 374
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Terminology and Definitions . . 369
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 386
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 281
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 281 Towing (cont'd)
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 404
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 299
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Traction Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . 255
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 299
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Trailer Towing
App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Trailering App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Truck-Camper Loading
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

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Turn SignalBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
U
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 385
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 175
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 434
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 156
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 274
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 386
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 105
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 349
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137