Owner`s manual

HIGH-STRENGTH FRAME RAILS
The Sierra 1500 frame features extremely strong, fully boxed
hydroformed front frame components. The middle sections of the
frame are also made of strong boxed sections, to provide strength
where it’s needed most to handle heavy loads. The rails taper at the
rear to reduce unnecessary weight.
REDUCED MAINTENANCE
All Sierra 1500 engines feature extended life accessory drive belts,
extended life coolant and extended life spark plugs to help reduce
your overall cost of ownership.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
To make the most of available traction on many road surfaces,
traction control measures and compares the speed of the truck’s
wheels. If it senses one or more wheels starting to spin, such as
on a slippery surface, the system applies individual brakes and
manages engine power to slow the wheel down and maintain
traction so you can move forward with greater control.
AUTOTRAC
TM
4X4
In addition to the usual 2HI, 4HI, 4LO and neutral operating modes,
Sierra SLE and SLT’s Autotrac
TM
4x4 drivetrain includes an ‘Auto’
setting. When engaged, the system constantly monitors for
wheelspin and automatically adjusts torque distribution to the front
and rear wheels as the situation requires.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTRE
The Driver Information Centre (DIC) monitors a wide range of
functions like transmission coolant temperature, engine oil life and
tire pressure. It also features an exterior temperature readout and
an 8-point compass display on all models, except WT.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
Any time your Sierra is riding on an under inflated tire, the
standard tire pressure monitoring system will deliver an alert via
the Driver Information Centre. Benefits include improved fuel
efficiency and longer tire life.
GM OIL LIFE MONITORING SYSTEM
This system automatically assesses your engine oil condition
and alerts you when a change is required. The benets can
include reduced oil change frequency, which cuts down service
requirements and helps minimize your consumption of non-
renewable resources and cost of ownership.
SUSPENSION CHOICES
Sierra 1500 suspension systems include:
Z83 Solid Smooth Ride with 35 mm twin-tube shocks and a
36 mm front stabilizer bar.
Z85 Handling/Trailering, with increased capacity from its
46 mm monotube shocks and a 36 mm front stabilizer bar.
Z60 High-Performance employs monotube shocks, a 36 mm
front stabilizer bar and a sporty lowered ride height.
Z7 1 Off-Road with 46 mm monotube shock absorbers,
off-road jounce bumpers and a heavy-duty 36 mm
front stabilizer; also includes a high capacity air cleaner,
skid plates and Z71 decals.
HILL HOLD ASSIST
To help keep you from rolling backwards when moving off from a
stop on steep grades, Sierra’s standard hill hold assist feature will
keep applying the brakes for 1.5 seconds after you release the
pedal to give you time to move your foot to the accelerator.
SIERRA TECHNOLOGY
FUNDAMENTALLY SOLID.
Sierra is engineered to provide a solid foundation for your workload, year after year. Components and systems are built
to withstand the daily grind – the wear and tear that accompanies the kind of tasks that are routinely demanded of a full-
size pickup. Truck owners recognize the value of this engineering and technology. That’s why Sierra continues to be such
a trusted performer from Newfoundland to British Columbia to Nunavut.
SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB SLE SHORT BOX 4X4 IN QUICKSILVER METALLIC shown with available All Terrain Package.
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