2022 GMC SIERRA wheel alignment

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Remote Removed from Vehicle Alert
This feature beeps the horn 3 times when
exiting a running vehicle with the
Remote Key.
Touch Off or On.
Ride Height
Touch and the following may display:
.Easy Exit Vehicle Height
Easy Exit Vehicle Height
This feature specifies if the vehicle will
automatically lower to make it easier to
enter or exit the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Power Assist Steps
Touch and the following may display:
.Automatic Power Assist Steps
.Move Power Assist Steps
Automatic Power Assist Steps
This feature specifies the position and use of
the running boards. See Power Assist Steps
0 30.
Touch Off or On. Move Power Assist Steps
This feature moves the running boards to a
deployed position so they can be used with
the doors closed.
Touch Off or Deploy.
Seating Position
Touch and the following may display:
.Seat Entry Memory
.Seat Exit Memory
Seat Entry Memory
This feature automatically recalls the
previously stored 1 or 2 button positions
when the ignition is changed from off to on
or ACC/ACCESSORY. See Memory Seats050.
Touch Off or On.
Seat Exit Memory
This feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit button position when
the ignition is changed from on or ACC/
ACCESSORY to off and the driver door is
open. See Memory Seats 050.
Touch Off or On.
Suspension
Touch and the following may display:
.Service Mode
.Alignment Mode
Service Mode
This feature disables the air suspension
system and is used to prevent unintended
raising or lowering of the suspension..
Touch Off or On.
Alignment Mode
This feature will optimize the vehicle height
to provide the most accurate wheel
alignment.
Touch Off or On.
Trailering
Touch and the following may display:
.Side Trailer Camera
.Bed View Camera Lighting
Side Trailer Camera
This feature specifies if using the turn signal
during a lane change will also display an
applicable side view of the trailer and
vehicle. See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0283.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 342
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . 343
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 345
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . 350
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check (Mechanical
Shifter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . 370
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) . . . . . 373
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) . . . 375
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 382
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 385
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 385
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 391
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . 392
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . 393
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 394
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 407
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 411

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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). SeeMaintenance Schedule
0 425.
Tires are rotated to achieve a more
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 0391
and Wheel Replacement 0394.
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 0384 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0215.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 385. Check that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See
“Wheel Nut Torque”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 439.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
cause wheel nuts to become loose
over time. The wheel could come off
and cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth
or paper towel can be used; however,
use a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the inner diameter of the
wheel hub opening with wheel bearing
grease after a wheel change or tire
rotation to prevent corrosion or rust
buildup.

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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 indoor laboratory 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. Some aluminum
wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if
any of these conditions exist.Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that
is needed.
Each new wheel should have the same
load-carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts,
or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
sensors with new GM original equipment
parts.
{Warning
Using the wrong replacement wheels,
wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air
and cause loss of control, resulting in a
crash. Always use the correct wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
{Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used one is
dangerous. How it has been used or how
far it has been driven may be unknown.
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.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 0419 and
Exterior Care 0414. 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.
.Trained dealer technicians can inspect the
windshield and recommend proper
replacement if needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in
good condition to provide a clear view.
.Signs of wear include streaking, skipping
across the windshield, and worn or split
rubber.
.Trained dealer technicians can check the
wiper blades and replace them when
needed.

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System (cont'd)Rear Cross Traffic Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Task Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 393
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 394
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 391
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Traction (cont'd)
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . 194
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Trailer Towing App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Trailering App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Transfer Case
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231, 233
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 447
Transporting Items That Can Catch Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Truck-Camper Loading Information . . . . . . . 220
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

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U
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Updates Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . .451
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Vehicle Security Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Windows (cont'd)
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106