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GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-9955992) - 2017 - crc - 4/18/17
Vehicle Care 357
California Proposition
65 Warning WARNING: Most motor vehicles,
including this one, as well as many
of its service parts and fluids,
contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and systems,
many fluids, and some component
wear by-products contain and/or
emit these chemicals.
See Battery - North America 0 383
and Jump Starting - North America
0 435 .
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary. For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Accessories and
Modifications Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and
safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, and
electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability
control. These accessories or
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to suspension components
caused by modifying vehicle height
outside of factory settings will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to vehicle components
resulting from modifications or the
installation or use of non-GM
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts.
GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. See your
dealer to accessorize the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.
Also, see Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 86 .

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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360 Vehicle Care 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North America
0 435 .
2. Battery - North America 0 383 .
3. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0 372 .
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 371 .
5. Automatic Transmission
Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“ How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid ” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6 Speed Transmission) 0 368
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8 Speed Transmission)
0 371 .
6. Remote Negative ( – ) Location.
See Jump Starting - North
America 0 435 .
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View). See Cooling System
0 372 .
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “ When
to Add Engine Oil ” under
Engine Oil 0 364 . 9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“ Checking Engine Oil ” under
Engine Oil 0 364 .
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 381 .
11. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “ Adding Washer
Fluid ” under Washer Fluid
0 380 .
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 393 .

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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362 Vehicle Care 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North America
0 435 .
2. Battery - North America 0 383 .
3. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0 372 .
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 371 .
5. Automatic Transmission
Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“ How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid ” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6 Speed Transmission) 0 368
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8 Speed Transmission)
0 371 .
6. Remote Negative ( – ) Location
(Out of View). See Jump
Starting - North America 0 435 .
7. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View). See Cooling System
0 372 .
8. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “ When
to Add Engine Oil ” under
Engine Oil 0 364 . 9. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“ Checking Engine Oil ” under
Engine Oil 0 364 .
10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “ Adding Washer
Fluid ” under Washer Fluid
0 380 .
11. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 381 .
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 393 .

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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364 Vehicle Care 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See
Jump Starting - North America
0 435 .
2. Battery - North America 0 383 .
3. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0 372 .
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 371 .
5. Automatic Transmission
Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“ How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid ” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6 Speed Transmission) 0 368
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8 Speed Transmission)
0 371 .
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“ Checking Engine Oil ” under
Engine Oil 0 364 .
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “ When
to Add Engine Oil ” under
Engine Oil 0 364 .
8. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View). See Cooling System
0 372 . 9. Remote Negative ( – ) Location.
See Jump Starting - North
America 0 435 .
10. Power Steering Fluid
Reservoir.
See Power Steering Fluid
(1500 Series) 0 379 or Power
Steering Fluid (2500/3500
Series) 0 379 .
11. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “ Adding Washer
Fluid ” under Washer Fluid
0 380 .
12. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 381 .
13. Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped).
See Battery - North America
0 383 .
14. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 393 .
If the vehicle has a diesel engine
and/or an Allison Transmission, see
the Duramax diesel supplement.
For an eAssist vehicle, see the
Silverado/Sierra supplement. Engine Oil For diesel engine vehicles, see
“ Engine Oil ” in the Duramax diesel
supplement.
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“ Selecting the Right Engine Oil ”
in this section.
.
Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “ Checking
Engine Oil ” and “ When to Add
Engine Oil ” in this section.
.
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0 367 .
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “ What to Do with
Used Oil ” in this section.

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{ WarningThe wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.
CautionIf brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.
Battery - North America The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0 359 for battery location. { WarningWARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0 357 .
Vehicle Storage
{ Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
North America 0 435 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative ( − ) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative ( − ) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
Four-Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule
0 455 to determine when to check
the lubricant.

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394 Vehicle Care
Fuses Usage
1 Trailer brake Fuses Usage
2 Trailer battery
3 ABS pump Fuses Usage
4 Instrument
panel BEC 1
5 MSB passenger
6 4WD transfer case
electronic control
7 Electric park brake
8 Instrument
panel BEC 2
9 MSB driver
10 Rear window
defogger
11 Starter
12 Cooling fan 1
13 Cooling fan 2
14 Left trailer stop/
Turn lamps
15 Trailer parking
lamps
16 Trailer reverse
lamps
17 Right trailer stop/
Turn lamps
18 Fuel pump

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Vehicle Care 395Fuses Usage
19 Integrated chassis
control module
20 Electronic
suspension control
module
21 Fuel pump power
module
22 Upfitter 1
23 Upfitter 2
24 Front wiper
25 ABS Valves
26 Upfitter 2
27 Upfitter 3
28 Right parking
lamps
29 Left parking lamps
30 Upfitter 3
31 Upfitter 4
32 Upfitter 4
33 Reverse lamps
34 Engine control
module/Ignition Fuses Usage
35 A/C clutch
36 Heated mirrors
37 Upfitter 1
38 Center
high-mounted
stoplamp
39 Miscellaneous/
Ignition
40 Transmission/
Ignition
41 Fuel pump 2
42 Cooling fan clutch
43 Engine
44 Fuel injectors A
– odd
45 Fuel injectors B
– even
46 O2 Sensor B
47 Throttle control
48 Horn
49 Fog lamps
50 O2 Sensor A Fuses Usage
51 Engine control
module
52 Interior heater
53 Accessory power
module/TPM pump
54 Front washer
55 A/C/Battery
regulated voltage
control
56 A/C module/
Battery pack
57 Transmission
control module/
Engine control
module
58 Headlamps
74 Electric running
boards (if
equipped)
76 Fuel pump prime
Relays Usage
59 Fuel pump
60 Upfitter 2

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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. Fuses Usage
1 Accessory power
outlet 3 Fuses Usage
2 Accessory power
outlet 4
7 Body control module 4
8 Body control module 8
9 Rear seat
entertainment
10 Cargo lamp
15 Steering wheel
controls
18 Radio
19 –
20 Sunroof
23 Airbag/Info
26 Export/Power take off/
SEO battery 1
27 Obstacle detection/
USB ports
28 Body control module 2
32 SEO battery 2
35 AC inverter
36 Amplifier
37 –

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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. Number Usage
1 Accessory power
outlet 2 Number Usage
2 SEO/Retained
accessory power
3 Universal garage door
opener/Interior
rearview mirror
6 Body control module 3
7 Body control module 5
8 Driver window switch/
Mirror switch
9 –
10 Accessory power
outlet/Retained
accessory power
11 Accessory power
outlet battery
12 Accessory power
outlet 1/Cigarette
lighter
13 Discrete logic ignition
switch
14 Switch backlighting
17 Body control module 1
19 –

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Vehicle Care 435four-wheel drive and a different size
spare tire is installed, drive only in
two-wheel drive.
After installing the spare tire on the
vehicle, stop as soon as possible
and check that the spare tire is
correctly inflated.
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 your spare tire and its
wheel together. 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. Jump Starting Jump Starting - North
America For an eAssist vehicle, see the
Silverado/Sierra supplement.
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery - North
America 0 383 .
If the vehicle's battery (or batteries)
has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start your vehicle. Be sure
to use the following steps to do it
safely.
{ Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
(Continued) Warning (Continued) the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0 357 .
{ WarningBatteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
.
They contain acid that can
burn you.
.
They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
.
They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.