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GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali 2500 HD/3500 HD Owner Manual (GMNA-
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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle
model names, and vehicle body designs
appearing in this manual including, but not
limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC
Truck Emblem, SIERRA, and DENALI are
trademarks and/or service marks of General
Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute
the name“General Motors of Canada
Company” for GMC Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or
may not be on the vehicle because of
optional equipment that was not purchased
on the vehicle, model variants, country
specifications, features/applications that may
not be available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner’s
manual, including changes in standard or
optional content. If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel
engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement
for additional and specific information on
this engine.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to confirm
the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick
reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be obtained
from your dealer, at www.helminc.com,
or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide
en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à
l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the
vehicle, use the Index in the back of the
manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is
in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle labels
and in this manual describe hazards and
what to do to avoid or reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a high
level of risk which will result in serious
injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that could
result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could
result in property or vehicle damage.

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A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u:
Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert

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1. Tow/Haul Mode (On Some Models). SeeDriver Mode Control 0238.
Automatic Transfer Case Control (If
Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive 0228.
Driver Mode Control 0238 (If Equipped).
2. Air Vents 0196.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0147.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0106.
4. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0135 (If
Equipped).
5. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0112 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0113.
6. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 223.
Range Selection Mode. See Manual Mode
0 226.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0145.
8. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
(Uplevel Radio) 0155 or
Overview (Base Radio) 0154.
9. Upper Glove Box. See Glove Box099. 10. Lower Glove Box. See
Glove Box099.
11. Climate Control Systems 0191 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 193 (If Equipped).
12.
XPark Assist Switch (If Equipped). See
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
0 253.
5Power Release Tailgate (If
Equipped). See Tailgate024.
|Hazard Warning Flashers 0146.
gTraction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0236.
-DC/AC Switch. See Power Outlets
0 107.
@Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0270
(If Equipped).
5Hill Descent Control Switch (If
Equipped). See Hill Descent Control (HDC)
0 237.
jPower Assist Steps 031 (If
Equipped).
LExpress Window Down Button (If
Equipped). See Power Windows 042.
Tow/Haul Mode 0227 (On Some
Models).
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Duramax
Diesel Supplement.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped). See
Duramax Diesel Supplement.
13. Power Outlet (Alternating Current) (If Equipped). See Power Outlets0107.
14. Power Outlets 0107.
15. USB Port 0163.
16. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). See“Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System” underTowing Equipment 0284.
17. ENGINE START/STOP. See Ignition
Positions 0216.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0156 (If
Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0131 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 133.

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19.Horn 0106.
20. Hood Release. See Hood0312.
21. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0105 (Out
of View).
22. Cruise Control 0239.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 263 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0105 (If
Equipped).
23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0122.
24. Electric Parking Brake 0234.
25. Fog Lamps 0148 (If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0 150.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0149.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0143.
Task Lighting 0148 (If Equipped).

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1.Head-Up Display (HUD) 0135 (If
Equipped).
2. Air Vents 0196.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0147.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0106.
4. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0112 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0113.
5. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 223.
Range Selection Mode. See Manual Mode
0 226.
6. Infotainment System. See Overview
(Uplevel Radio) 0155 or
Overview (Base Radio) 0154.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0145.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 032.
8. Upper Glove Box. See Glove Box099.
9. Lower Glove Box. See Glove Box099.
10. Upper Glove Box Button. See Glove Box
0 99. 11. Power Release Tailgate (If Equipped). See
Tailgate 024.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0146.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0236.
Hill Descent Control Switch (If Equipped).
See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0237.
Power Assist Steps 031 (If Equipped).
Express Window Down Button (If
Equipped). See Power Windows 042.
Tow/Haul Mode 0227 (On Some
Models).
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Duramax
Diesel Supplement.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped). See
Duramax Diesel Supplement.
12. USB Port 0163.
13. Climate Control Systems 0191 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 193 (If Equipped).
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 054
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0105 (If
Equipped). 14. Front Center Console Storage.
15.
Cupholders 0100.
16. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). See“Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System” underTowing Equipment 0284.
17. ENGINE START/STOP. See Ignition
Positions 0216.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0156.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0131 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 133.
19. Horn 0106.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0105 (Out
of View).
21. Hood Release. See Hood0312.
22. Cruise Control 0239.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0241
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 263 (If Equipped).

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23.Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0150.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0149.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0143.
Fog Lamps 0148 (If Equipped).
Task Lighting 0148 (If Equipped).
24. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0122 (Out of View).
25. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See Four-Wheel Drive 0228 (If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0238 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 238 (If Equipped).
26. Electric Parking Brake 0234.

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1.Air Vents 0196.
2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0135 (If
Equipped).
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0147.
Windshield Wiper/Washer 0106.
4. Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0112 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0113.
5. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 223.
Range Selection Mode. See Manual Mode
0 226.
6. Infotainment System. See Overview
(Uplevel Radio) 0155 or
Overview (Base Radio) 0154.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0145.
Vehicle Alarm System. See Vehicle
Security 032.
8. Upper Glove Box Button. See Glove Box
0 99.
9. Upper Glove Box. See Glove Box099.
10. Lower Glove Box. See Glove Box099. 11.
Climate Control Systems 0191 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0 193 (If Equipped).
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 054
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0105 (If
Equipped).
12. Power Release Tailgate (If Equipped). See Tailgate 024.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0146.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0236.
Hill Descent Control Switch (If Equipped).
See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0237.
Power Assist Steps 031 (If Equipped).
Express Window Down Button (If
Equipped). See Power Windows 042.
Tow/Haul Mode 0227 (On Some
Models).
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Duramax
Diesel Supplement.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped). See
Duramax Diesel Supplement. 13. Front Center Console Storage.
14.
USB Port 0163.
15. Cupholders 0100.
16. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). See“Integrated Trailer Brake Control
System” underTowing Equipment 0284.
17. ENGINE START/STOP. See Ignition
Positions 0216.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0156.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0131 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 133.
19. Horn 0106.
20. Hood Release. See Hood0312.
21. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0105 (Out
of View).
22. Cruise Control 0239.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0241
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 263 (If Equipped).

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23. Data Link Connector (DLC). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0122 (Out of View).
24. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0150.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0149.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0143.
Fog Lamps 0148 (If Equipped).
Task Lighting 0148 (If Equipped).
25. Automatic Transfer Case Control. See Four-Wheel Drive 0228 (If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0238 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode. See Driver Mode Control
0 238 (If Equipped).
26. Electric Parking Brake 0234.

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See your dealer if a new remote key is
needed.
S:The engine may be started from
outside the vehicle using the remote key.
Press
Stwice. See Remote Vehicle Start
0 21.
Q:Press to lock all doors and the tailgate,
if equipped.
If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash and/
or the horn may sound on the second press
to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled,
the horn chirps when
Qis pressed again
within three seconds. To view available settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors will lock and then the
driver door will immediately unlock,
if enabled. To view available settings from
the infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
If the passenger door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qarms the alarm system. See
Vehicle Alarm System 032.
If equipped with remote mirror folding,
double pressing and holding
Qfor
one second will fold the mirrors, if enabled.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
K: Press once to unlock only the driver
door. If
Kis pressed again within
three seconds, all remaining doors and the
tailgate unlock. The interior lamps may
come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until
the ignition is turned on. If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice
to indicate unlocking has occurred.
If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Pressing
Kon the remote key disarms the
alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 32.
If equipped with remote mirror folding,
double pressing and holding
Kfor
one second will unfold the mirrors,
if enabled. To view available settings from
the infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.
Double press and hold
Kuntil the windows
fully open, if remote window operation is
enabled. To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
x: Press twice quickly to release the
tailgate, if equipped.
7: Press and release to initiate vehicle
locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the
horn sounds three times.

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To start the vehicle:
Transmitter Pocket without Floor Console
Transmitter Pocket with Floor Console
Denali Transmitter Pocket
1. Place the remote key in the transmitter pocket/insert.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) press the brake pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery as soon
as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with the
remote key. The remote key contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the remote key when
it has been exposed to extreme heat.
These surfaces can be hot to the touch at
temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the remote key.
Static from your body could damage the
remote key.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
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