Owner`s manual
SIERRA WT
Sierra WT is available in Regular Cab, Extended
Cab, and Crew Cab configurations and includes
these standard features:
• 195 hp Vortec
TM
4.3L V6 engine (except Extended
Cab Long Box)
• GM Oil Life Monitoring System
• 4-speed automatic transmission
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
• StabiliTrak® electronic stability control system with
Proactive Roll Avoidance, Traction Control, Trailer
Sway Control and Hill Hold Assist features
• Z83 Solid Smooth Ride Suspension
• 2-speed transfer case with floor-mounted shifter
(4x4 models)
• 17" painted steel wheels with centre caps
• Spare tire lock
• Intermittent windshield wipers
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Chrome front bumper with black top cap
• Chrome rear bumper with step pad
• Front recovery hooks (4x4 models)
• Automatic headlight control
• Solar-Ray tinted glass (all windows)
• Black manual folding exterior mirrors
• Driver and front-passenger frontal airbags with
airbag suppression and passenger detecting system
• Head curtain side-impact airbags
• Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted
side-impact airbags
• Driver Information Centre (DIC)
• Instrumentation – speedometer, tachometer,
odometer with trip odometer, fuel level and engine
temperature gauges
• Air conditioning with manual controls
• Tilt-adjustable steering column
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with Bluetooth®,
audio system and cruise controls
• Cruise control
• Programmable power door locks with remote keyless
entry (Crew Cab models)
• Black vinyl floor covering
• Overhead deluxe console
• Accessory power outlets
• Front seats – vinyl or cloth 40/20/40 split bench
with fold-down centre armrest
• Rear seat – fold-up bench (Extended and
Crew Cab models)
• AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback,
seek/scan, clock and auxiliary audio input jack
• Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity
• OnStar® and 6 months of the Directions &
Connections Plan with Turn-by-Turn Navigation*
and OnStar RemoteLink
TM
.
SIERRA NEVADA EDITION
Sierra Extended and Crew Cabs with the Nevada
Edition package include all the features of Sierra
WT plus the following additions and upgrades:
• 302 hp Vortec
TM
4.8L V8 engine
• Z85 Handling/Trailering Suspension
• 17" chrome appearance wheels with chrome
centre cap
• Chrome front bumper with body-coloured top cap
• Chrome grille surround
• Deep-tinted glass on all windows behind front doors
• Heated power exterior mirrors
• Body-coloured bodyside mouldings
• Power windows
• Power door locks with remote keyless entry system
• Colour-keyed carpeting with vinyl mats.
SIERRA SLE
Sierra SLE includes the features of Sierra Nevada
Edition plus the following additions and upgrades:
• Autotrac
TM
electronic transfer case (4x4 models)
• Instrumentation includes voltmeter and oil
pressure gauges
• Compass and exterior temperature display added
to Driver Information Centre
• Sunshades with lighted visor mirror
• Front seat – premium cloth full-feature 40/20/40
split-bench with centre armrest and
under-seat storage
SIERRA SLT
Sierra SLT includes the features of Sierra SLE plus
the following additions and upgrades:
• 315 hp Vortec
TM
5.3L V8 engine
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• Heavy-duty enhanced cooling system
• Locking rear differential
• Trailering Special Equipment Package
• 18" chrome-clad aluminum wheels
• Remote vehicle starter system
• Fog lights
• Power folding, auto-dimming, body-coloured power
exterior mirrors with integral turn signal indicators
• Rear window electric defogger
• Passenger-side power window with
express-down feature
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror
• Premium instrument panel
• Upgraded full-function Driver Information Centre (DIC)
• Programmable personalization for comfort and
convenience features
• Full-feature heated power 10-way front bucket seats
with 2-way power lumbar control and leather
seat inserts
• Bose® premium audio system with subwoofer
• USB port
• XM Satellite Radio
TM
.**
SIERRA DENALI
Available exclusively as a Crew Cab, Sierra Denali
includes the equipment of SLT models plus the
following features and upgrades:
• 403 hp Vortec
TM
6.2L V8 with VVT
• Full-time all-wheel drive
• 4-wheel disc brakes
• 20" chromed aluminum wheels
• Chrome door handles
• Body-coloured front and rear bumpers
• Denali-specific full chrome grille
• Underbody skid plates
• Deluxe bodyside mouldings with
chrome inserts
• EZ Lift tailgate with lock
• Rear vision camera
• Ultrasonic rear parking assist
• Heated and cooled front bucket seats
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power adjustable pedals
• Carpeted floor mats
• Universal home remote transmitter
• In-dash 6-disc CD changer.
SIERRA HYBRID
Sierra Hybrid is available exclusively as a Crew Cab.
The following features are standard on Sierra Hybrid:
• 332 hp Vortec
TM
6.0L V8 LIVC (Late Intake
Valve Closing) engine with VVT and Active
Fuel Management®
• 4-speed Electronically Variable Transmission
• 300-volt nickel-metal hydride Energy Storage
System (ESS) located under rear seat
• Regenerative 4-wheel disc braking system with ABS
• Autotrac
TM
4x4 system (4x4 models)
• StabiliTrak® electronic stability control system with
Proactive Roll Avoidance
• Locking rear differential
• Trailering Equipment Package
• 18" chrome-clad aluminum wheels
• Soft tonneau cover
• Instrumentation includes fuel level, engine
temperature, oil pressure and Eco gauges
• Upgraded Driver Information Centre
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Heated power exterior mirrors
• Cloth full-featured front 40/20/40 split-bench seat
• Dual-zone automatic climate controls
• Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity
• Driver and front-passenger frontal airbags; plus
side-impact head curtain airbags and seat-mounted
side-impact airbags
• CD player with MP3 compatibility and auxiliary
input jack
• XM Satellite Radio
TM
**
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio system
and cruise controls
• OnStar® and 6 months of the Directions &
Connections Plan with Turn-by-Turn Navigation*
and OnStar RemoteLink
TM
.
* Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system
limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.
** Available in 10 Canadian provinces and the 48 contiguous
United States. Subscription sold separately after trial period.
Visit xmradio.ca for details.
SIERRA 1500 MODEL OVERVIEW
SIERRA 1500
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SIERRA 1500 MODEL SELECTOR
1 – With MAX Trailering Package (NHT).
SERIES Cab Type
Model
Number
Drivetrain
Pickup Box Length
(ft. in.)
Wheelbase
mm (in.)
GVWR
Max. kg (lb.)
Payload
Max. kg (lb.)
Ball Hitch
Towing Capacity Max. kg (lb.)
5
th
Wheel
Towing Capacity Max. kg (lb.)
1500 Regular Cab C10703
C10903
K10703
K10903
2WD
2WD
4x4
4x4
6'6"
8'
6'6"
8'
3023 (119.0)
3378 (133.0)
3023 (119.0)
3378 (133.0)
2900 (6400)
2900 (6400)
2900 (6400)
3084 (6800)
880 (1940)
818 (1804)
777 (1714)
829 (1827)
4128 (9100)
4536 (10,000)
4037 (8900)
4445 (9800)
4037 (8900)
3720 (8200)
4400 (9700)
Extended Cab
C10753
C10753/NHT
1
C10953
K10753
K10753/NHT
1
K10953
2WD
2WD
2WD
4x4
4x4
4x4
6'6"
6'6"
8'
6'6"
6'6"
8'
3645 (143.5)
3645 (143.5)
4000 (157.5)
3645 (143.5)
3645 (143.5)
4000 (157.5)
3084 (6800)
3175 (7000)
3130 (6900)
3175 (7000)
3266 (7200)
3175 (7000)
809 (1783)
865 (1908)
744 (1641)
814 (1794)
832 (1835)
686 (1513)
4400 (9700)
4853 (10,700)
4309 (9500)
4355 (9600)
4717 (10,400)
4218 (9300)
4264 (9400)
4808 (10,600)
4082 (9000)
4355 (9600)
4672 (10,300)
3674 (8100)
Crew Cab
C10543
C10543/NHT
1
C10543/Hybrid
K10543
K10543/NHT
1
K10543/Hybrid
K10543/Denali
2WD
2WD
2WD
4x4
4x4
4x4
AWD
5'8"
5'8"
5'8"
5'8"
5'8"
5'8"
5'8"
3645 (143.5)
3645 (143.5)
3645 (143.5)
3645 (143.5)
3645 (143.5)
3645 (143.5)
3645 (143.5)
3084 (6800)
3221 (7100)
3221 (7100)
3175 (7000)
3311 (7300)
3311 (7300)
3175 (7000)
772 (1701)
879 (1937)
693 (1527)
777 (1712)
857 (1890)
684 (1509)
736 (1623)
4400 (9700)
4808 (10,600)
2767 (6100)
4309 (9500)
4717 (10,400)
2676 (5900)
4264 (9400)
SIERRA 1500 BALL HITCH TOWING CHART
1 – Requires Heavy-Duty Enhanced Cooling Package (K5L).
2 – XFE model (eXtra Fuel Efciency).
3 – Requires MAX Trailering Package (NHT).
• Weight-carrying Hitch Limit: 2268 kg (5000 lb.) trailer with 272 kg (600 lb.) tongue weight. A weight-distributing hitch and sway control is required over a 2268 kg (5000 lb.) trailer weight.
• Ball hitch trailers over 2268 kg (5000 lb.) require the optional Trailering Special Equipment Package (Z82) plus Handling/Trailering suspension (Z85), High-Performance suspension (Z60) or Off-Road Suspension Package (Z71).
• Trailer tongue load weight should be 10 – 15% of the loaded trailer weight up to 454 kg (1000 lb.) – 543 kg (1200 lb.) on models with MAX Trailering Package (NHT).
• The addition of trailer tongue weight or kingpin weight must not cause the vehicle weights to exceed the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
• 1500 Short Box Crew Cab models are not designed or intended to tow 5th-wheel (gooseneck) trailers. For 5th-wheel trailer ratings and Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) information please refer to gmc.gm.ca/trailering or see your GMC dealer.
ENGINE
Vortec
TM
4.3L V6 (LU3) Vortec
TM
4.8L V8 (L20) Vortec
TM
5.3L V8 (LMG/LC9) Vortec
TM
6.0L V8 Hybrid (LZ1) Vortec
TM
6.2L H.O. V8 (L9H)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4-speed (4L60E) 4-speed (4L60E) 6-speed (6L80) 4-speed (2-mode) 6-speed (6L80)
Horsepower @ rpm
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm
195 @ 4600
260 @ 2800
302 @ 5600
305 @ 4600
315 @ 5200
335 @ 4000
332 @ 5100
367 @ 4100
403 @ 5700
417 @ 4300
MODEL Max. Trailer Weight kg (lb.) Axle Ratio Max. TrailerWeight kg (lb.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Weight kg (lb.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Weight kg (lb.) Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Weight kg (lb.) Axle Ratio
C10703 – Regular Cab
6' 6" Standard Box, 2WD
2177 (4800) 3.23 2132 (4700)
3266 (7200)
3.23
3.73
2994 (6600)
3357 (7400)
4128 (9100)
3.08
3.08
1
3.42
1
C10903 – Regular Cab
8' Long Box, 2WD
2132 (4700) 3.23 2313 (5100)
3221 (7100)
3.23
3.73
2948 (6500)
3266 (7200)
4536 (10,000)
3.08
3.08
1
3.42
1
C10753 – Extended Cab
6' 6" Standard Box, 2WD
1996 (4400) 3.23 2132 (4700)
3039 (6700)
3.23
3.73
2812 (6200)
3130 (6900)
4400 (9700)
3.08
3.08
1
3.42
1
4400 (9700)
4853 (10,700)
3.42
1
3.73
3
C10953 – Extended Cab
8' Long Box, 2WD
2722 (6000)
3039 (6700)
4309 (9500)
3.08
3.08
1
3.42
1
C10543 – Crew Cab
5' 8" Short Box, 2WD
2132 (4700)
3039 (6700)
3.23
3.73
2812 (6200)
3130 (6900)
3175 (7000)
4355 (9600)
3.08
3.08
1
3.08
2
3.42
1
2767 (6100) 3.08 4400 (9700)
4808 (10,600)
3.42
1
3.73
3
K10703 – Regular Cab
6' 6" Standard Box, 4x4
2313 (5100) 3.73 2722 (6000) 3.42
2903 (6400)
3221 (7100)
4037 (8900)
3.08
3.08
1
3.42
1
K10903 – Regular Cab
8' Long Box, 4x4
2223 (4900) 3.73 2631 (5800) 3.42
2858 (6300)
3175 (7000)
4445 (9800)
3.08
3.08
1
3.42
1
K10753 – Extended Cab
6' 6" Standard Box, 4x4
2495 (5500) 3.42
2767 (6100)
3084 (6800)
4355 (9600)
3.08
3.08
1
3.42
1
4264 (9400)
4717 (10,400)
3.42
1
3.73
3
K10953 – Extended Cab
8' Long Box, 4x4
2631 (5800)
2948 (6500)
4218 (9300)
3.08
3.08
1
3.42
1
K10543 – Crew Cab
5' 8" Short Box, 4x4
2495 (5500) 3.42
2722 (6000)
3039 (6700)
4309 (9500)
3.08
3.08
1
3.42
1
2676 (5900) 3.08 4264 (9400)
4717 (10,400)
3.42
1
3.73
3
K10543 – Crew Cab Denali
5' 8" Short Box, AWD
4264 (9400) 3.42