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GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali 2500 HD/3500 HD Owner Manual (GMNA-
Localizing-U.S./Canada-16908340) - 2024 - CRC - 12/7/22
328 Vehicle Care
Extended Storage: Remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery or use a
battery trickle charger.
Negative Battery Cable Disconnection
{Warning
Before disconnecting the negative battery
cable, turn off all features, turn the
ignition off, and remove the key,
if equipped, from the vehicle. If this is
not done, you or others could be injured,
and the vehicle could be damaged.
Caution
If the battery is disconnected with the
ignition on or the vehicle in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP), the OnStar
back-up battery will be permanently
discharged and will need to be replaced.
1. Make sure the lamps, features, and accessories are turned off.
2. Turn the vehicle off and remove the key, if equipped.
1. Loosen the negative battery cable nut (1).
2. Remove the negative battery cableclamp (2) from the negative battery post.
3. Cover the negative battery cable clamp, and negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to prevent any
contact with the negative battery cable.
Negative Battery Cable Reconnection
Caution
When reconnecting the battery:
.Use the original nut from the vehicle
to secure the negative battery cable.
Do not use a different nut. If you
need a replacement nut, see your
dealer.
.Tighten the nut with a hand tool. Do
not use an impact wrench or power
tools to tighten the nut.
The vehicle could be damaged if these
guidelines are not followed.
Caution
Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion
inhibitors on the nut that secures the
negative battery cable to the vehicle. This
could damage the vehicle.
1. Install the negative battery cable clamp to the negative battery post.
2. Tighten the negative battery cable nut.
3. Turn the vehicle on.

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali 2500 HD/3500 HD Owner Manual (GMNA-
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366 Vehicle Care
The equipment is under the second row
seats, if equipped, or behind the front row
seats on regular cab models.1. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head
to release the jack from its holder.
2. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel
block retainer.
3. Turn the wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools counterclockwise
to remove it.
Use the jack handle extensions and the
wheel wrench to remove the
underbody-mounted spare tire.
1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down)
2. Tire/Wheel Retainer
3. Hoist Cable
4. Hoist Assembly
5. Hoist Shaft
6. Jack Handle Extensions
7. Wheel Wrench
8. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped)
9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
10. Hoist End of Extension Tool
1. Open the hoist shaft access hole cover on the bumper and use the key to
remove the spare tire lock (8),
if equipped. To remove the spare tire
lock, insert the key, turn, and pull
straight out.
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) and thetwo jack handle extensions (6), as shown.
Spare Tire Cable (If Equipped)
3. If the vehicle is equipped with a spare tire cable disconnect the cable from the
attachment on the frame by unclipping
it from the frame attachment bracket.

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382 Vehicle Care
{Warning
To avoid death, serious injury,
or property damage, before dinghy
towing the vehicle, always disconnect and
secure the negative battery cable and
cover the negative battery post and cable
with a non-conductive material. If the
battery is left connected or the battery
cable contacts the post, the Electric
Parking Brake may activate during
towing, which could cause a crash.
8. Disconnect the negative (–) battery cable. See “Negative Battery Cable
Disconnection” inBattery - North
America 0327.
9. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
Caution
If the steering column is locked, vehicle
damage may occur.
10. Move the steering wheel to make sure the steering column is unlocked.
11. Keep the remote key outside of the vehicle and manually lock the doors.
Access the vehicle by using the key in
the door lock. See Door Locks022. Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle
Before disconnecting from the tow vehicle:
1. Park on a level surface. Secure the vehicle with wheel blocks.
2. Reconnect the negative (–) battery. See Battery - North America 0327.
3. Turn on the vehicle. With your foot off the brake pedal, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for five seconds until the
green light comes on in the button. See
Ignition Positions 0216.
4. Set the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake 0234.
5. Disconnect from the tow vehicle.
6. Shift the transmission to N (Neutral).
7. Shift the transfer case to 2
m(Two-Wheel
Drive High). When the shift to 2
m
(Two-Wheel Drive High) is complete, the
light in the instrument cluster will stop
flashing and stay lit. See
Four-Wheel-Drive Light 0125.
8. Start the engine. Check that the vehicle is in 2
m(Two-Wheel Drive High) by
starting the engine and shifting the
transmission to D (Drive) and then to
R (Reverse). There should be movement
of the vehicle while shifting. 9. Shift the transmission to P (Park) and
turn off the vehicle.
10. Release the parking brake and remove the wheel blocks.
11. Reset any lost presets.
The outside temperature display will
default to 0 °C (32 °F) but will reset with
normal usage.
Dolly Towing

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388 Vehicle Care
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding, cracks,
chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint boots
and axle seals for leaks.
2500/3500 Series vehicles, at least every
engine oil change lubricate the upper and
lower control arm ball joints.
2500/3500 Series vehicles equipped with
steering linkage, at least every engine oil
change lubricate the tie rod ball joints, idler
arm pivot shaft bearings, idler arm socket,
and pitman arm socket.
Caution
Lubrication of applicable suspension
points should not be done unless the
temperature is−12 °C (10 °F) or higher,
or damage could result.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges,
liftgate hinges, and the steel fuel door hinge
unless the components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean
cloth will make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall, use
plain water to flush any corrosive materials
from the underbody. Take care to
thoroughly clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect. If equipped with
power assist steps, extend them and then
use a high pressure wash to clean all joints
and gaps.
Do not directly power wash the transfer
case and/or front/rear axle output seals.
High pressure water can overcome the seals
and contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the transfer
case and/or axles and should be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet
metal repair or replacement, make sure the
body repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or replaced to
restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will
provide the corrosion protection while
maintaining the vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and scratches
with touch-up materials available from your
dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of
finish damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack
painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy,
ring-shaped discolorations, and small,
irregular dark spots etched into the paint
surface. Refer to “Finish Care”previously in
this section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly
clean the vehicle's interior. Before using
cleaners, read and follow all safety
instructions on the label. While cleaning the
interior, open the doors and windows to get
proper ventilation. Newspapers or dark
garments can transfer color to the vehicle’s
interior.

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398 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Duramax diesel supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL coolant. See Cooling System
0 319.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1
full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0314.
Front and Rear Axle Driveshaft Splines See your dealer.
Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) and Rear Axle See your dealer. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid. See Brake Fluid0326.
Hydraulic Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid. See your dealer.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Fuel Door Hinge, Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer.
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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418 OnStar
Or
.Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice
commands.
.Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi hotspot
name or SSID and password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an Advisor to:
.Verify account information or update
contact information.
.Get driving directions.
.Receive a Diagnostic check of the vehicle's
key operating systems.
.Receive Roadside Assistance.
.Manage Wi-Fi Settings, if equipped.
Press
>to get a priority connection to an
OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
.Get help for an emergency.
.Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an
AMBER Alert.
.Get assistance in severe weather or other
crisis situations and find evacuation
routes.
OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an active safety
and security plan. With Automatic Crash
Response, built-in sensors can automatically
alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who
is immediately connected in to the vehicle
to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to an
OnStar Advisor who can contact emergency
service providers, direct them to your exact
location, and relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained
Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, to provide a central point of
contact, assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors can
locate a nearby service provider to help with
a flat tire, a battery jump, or an empty
gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides these services:
.With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OnStar
Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the
vehicle and help authorities quickly
recover it.
.With Remote Ignition Block, if equipped,
OnStar can block the vehicle from being
restarted.
.With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
if equipped, OnStar can work with law
enforcement to gradually slow the
vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are locked and the
vehicle alarm sounds, a notification by text,
e-mail, or phone call will be sent. If the
vehicle is stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
with authorities to recover the vehicle.

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424 Connected Services
Features are subject to change. For myGMC
mobile app information and compatibility,
see my.gmc.com.
An active OnStar or connected service plan
may be required. A compatible device,
factory-installed remote start, and power
locks are required. Data rates apply. See
www.onstar.com for details and system
limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to unlock the
doors or sound the horn and flash the
lamps.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers from
restaurants and retailers on your route, help
locate hotels, or book a room. These services
vary by market.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the vehicle's
key systems, OnStar Advanced Diagnostics,
if equipped, provides a way to keep up on
maintenance. Capabilities vary by model.
See www.onstar.com for details and system
limitations. Features are subject to change.
For updates on feature capabilities, see
my.gmc.com. Message and data rates may
apply.

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430 Index
General Information (cont'd)Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . 167
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 145
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 333
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Heated
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191, 193
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Descent Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . 58
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191, 193
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Indicators
Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . 76 Information
Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Infotainment Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Inspection Multi-Point Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112, 113
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 153
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
LampsAuxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . 148
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Exterior Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

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ParkingBrake and P (Park) Mechanism
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Phone Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177, 179
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170, 171, 174
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab . . . . . . . . 308
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Power (cont'd)
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . 168
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Proposition 65 Warning California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . 376
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . .413
R
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159, 161
Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Rear
Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Locking Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Rearview Mirror Truck Bed Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Recognition Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Recommended
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . 398
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Reimbursement Program, GM
Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Remote Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Key Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21