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GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-15883563) - 2022 - CRC - 11/19/21
406 Vehicle Care
Incorrectly Stored
10. Close the Hoist Shaft Access Hole Cover.
Return the jack and tools to their original
location in the vehicle. See “Removing the
Spare Tire and Tools.”
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-size spare
tire, it was fully inflated when new,
however, it can lose air over time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly. See Tire Pressure
0 384 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0215 for information
regarding proper tire inflation and loading
the vehicle. For instructions on how to
remove, install, or store a spare tire, see Tire
Changing 0397.
After installing the spare tire on the vehicle,
stop as soon as possible and check that the
spare is correctly inflated. The spare tire is
made to perform well at speeds up to
112 km/h (70 MPH) at the recommended
inflation pressure, so you can finish
your trip.
Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired
or replaced and installed back onto the
vehicle as soon as possible so the spare tire
will be available in case it is needed again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of different
sizes, because they will not fit. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
Caution
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and a
different size spare tire is installed, do
not drive in four-wheel drive until the flat
tire is repaired and/or replaced. The
vehicle could be damaged and the repairs
would not be covered by the warranty.
Never use four-wheel drive when a
different size spare tire is installed on the
vehicle.
The vehicle may have a different size spare
tire than the road tires originally installed
on the vehicle. This spare tire was developed
for use on this vehicle, so it is all right to
drive on it. If the vehicle has four-wheel
drive and a different size spare tire is
installed, drive only in two-wheel drive.
If the vehicle has a spare tire that does not
match the original road tires and wheels in
size and type, do not include the spare in
the tire rotation.
If equipped with a temporary use full-size
spare tire, it is indicated on the tire sidewall.
See Tire Sidewall Labeling 0379. This spare
tire should not be driven on over 112 km/h
(70 mph), or 88 km/h (55 mph) when
pulling a trailer, at the proper inflation

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
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Vehicle Care 411
Front Attachment Points
The vehicle is equipped with specific
attachment points to be used to pull the
vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier from a flat
road surface. Do not use these attachment
points to pull the vehicle from snow, mud
or sand.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing
the vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a
motor home. The two most common types
of recreational vehicle towing are dinghy
and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing
the vehicle with all four wheels on theground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle
with two wheels on the ground and two
wheels on a dolly.
Here are some important things to consider
before recreational vehicle towing:
.Before towing the vehicle, become
familiar with the local laws that apply to
recreational vehicle towing. These laws
may vary by region.
.The towing capacity of the towing
vehicle. Read the tow vehicle
manufacturer's recommendations.
.How far the vehicle can be towed. Some
vehicles have restrictions on how far and
how long the vehicle can be towed.
.Whether the vehicle has the proper
towing equipment. See your dealer or
trailering professional for additional
advice and equipment recommendations.
.Whether the vehicle is ready to be towed.
Just as preparing the vehicle for a long
trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to
be towed.
Follow the tow vehicle manufacturer’s
instructions. See your dealer or trailering
professional for additional advice and
equipment recommendations.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front of the
vehicle grille could restrict airflow and
cause damage to the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the towing
vehicle.
Dinghy Towing (Two-Wheel-Drive
Vehicles and Vehicles with a
Single-Speed Transfer Case)

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./
Canada/Mexico-15883563) - 2022 - CRC - 11/19/21
Service and Maintenance 425
Because of the way people use vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. There may need to
be more frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeVehicle
Load Limits 0215.
.Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel (6.2L V8 Engine) 0305
or Recommended Fuel (2.7L L4 and 5.3L
V8 Engines) 0304.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Normal chart.
The Additional Required Services - Severe are
for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot
weather
.Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous
terrain
.Frequently towing a trailer
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery service Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Severe chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can be
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, and
equipment are available. If they are not,
see your dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See
Doing Your
Own Service Work 0343.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil
0 348.
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation pressures,
including the spare. See Tire Pressure
0 384.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0389.
.Check the windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0358.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays, have the engine oil and
filter changed within the next 1 000 km/
600 mi. If driven under the best conditions,
the engine oil life system may not indicate
the need for vehicle service for up to a year.
The engine oil and filter must be changed at
least once a year and the oil life system
must be reset. Your trained dealer technician
can perform this work. If the engine oil life
system is reset accidentally, service the
vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life system when
the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life
System 0350.
Engine Air Filter Change
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the next engine oil
change. When the REPLACE ENGINE AIR
FILTER SOON message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced at the earliest
convenience. Reset the engine air filter life
system after the engine air filter is replaced.
See Engine Air Filter Life System 0351.

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Index 467
Lights (cont'd)Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Four-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 121
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Lock Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Locking Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Locks (cont'd)
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237, 239
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Massage Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Messages
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Mirror Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . 37
Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Trailer Tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458

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Index 471
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