GMC SIERRA - BROCHURE 2010 User manual

2010 GMC sierra
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EPA-estimated mileage: Acadia FWD 17 city/24 hwy.; Sierra Hybrid, Yukon Hybrid, Yukon Denali Hybrid 2WD 21 city/22 hwy.
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Based on Terrain FWD with 2.4L
I-4 DI engine and 2009 GM Compact SUV-Crossover segment. Excludes other GM vehicles.
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SIERRA
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SIERRA HybRId
in PURE siLvER mETaLLic
in oUR REFUsaL To LEavE wELL EnoUgh aLonE and oUR UnwiLLingnEss
To comPRomisE, wE UncovEREd gREaT caPabiLiTy. oUR EnginEERs
aPPLiEd a combinaTion oF mEchanicaL, aERodynamic and mass-REdUcing
EnhancEmEnTs To givE oUR siERRa 1500 XFE bETTER convEnTionaL
EnginE v-8 FUEL Economy Than any oThER comPETiToR.
1ThEy EqUiPPEd
anoThER wiTh amERica’s FiRsT Two-modE hybRid TEchnoLogy To
givE ThE siERRa hybRid a 40-PERcEnT imPRovEmEnT2in ciTy FUEL
Economy ovER ThE convEnTionaL EnginE and bEsT-in-cLass v-8
FUEL Economy.
3ThE siERRa 3500hd, EqUiPPEd wiTh ThE avaiLabLE
dURamaX diEsEL and aLLison TRansmission, is sTiLL ThE mosT
PowERFUL v-8 onE-Ton. ThaT’s TEchnoLogy ThaT haPPEns whEn
yoU EnginEER To EXcEEd EXPEcTaTions.
1EPA-estimated mpg 15 city/ 22 hwy. Excludes other GM vehicles. 2Sierra Hybrid 21 city vs. 15 city EPA-estimated mpg. Excludes other GM vehicles.
3EPA-estimated mpg 21 city/22 hwy. Excludes other GM vehicles.
Unless otherwise noted, all class claims based on 2009 GM Large Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of printing.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
02 _ HYBRID
04 _ LIgHt-DutY CAPABILItY
08 _ ALL-tERRAIN
10 _ HEAvY-DutY CAPABILItY
14 _ LD/HD tRAILERINg
16 _ fLExIBLE ACCommoDAtIoNs
18 _ DENALI INtERIoR
20 _ AmENItIEs
22 _ sLt/sLE INtERIoRs
24 – fuNCtIoNALItY
26 _ sAfEtY
28 _ fEAtuREs AND oPtIoNs
36 _ gmC ACCEssoRIEs
RIgHt:
SiErrA 3500HD CrEw CAB
SLT wiTH DuAL rEAr wHEELS
IN PuRE sILvER mE tAL LI C sHowN
wItH AvAILABLE EquIPmENt
21CITY
SIERRA HYBRID
22HWY.
EPA-ESTIMATED MPG
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from gas power to wheels
reClaImeD eNergY from regeNeratIVe BraKINg
eleCtrIC power to motor
02 _ HYBRID
1Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight
your vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for additional details. 2When properly equipped; includes weight of the vehicle and trailer combination, including the weight of the driver, passengers, fuel, optional equipment and cargo in the vehicle
and trailer. 3Sierra Hybrid 21 city vs. 15 city EPA-estimated mpg.
2WD AND 4WD MODELS
In situations where you don’t need
extra power, such as cruising
down the highway on level roads,
Sierra Hybrid’s AFM deactivates
four of the engine’s eight cylinders.
When load demands increase,
all cylinders are reactivated to
provide eight-cylinder operation
and maximum power.
At the heart of this innovative
vehicle are traditional Sierra
strengths, including a Vortec
engine. In this case it’s the
6.0L V-8, using Variable Valve
Timing (VVT) to produce 332
hp and 367 lb-ft of torque.
Managing the on-the-fly blending
of engine and electrical propul-
sion is an electronically variable
automatic transmission.
The electric portion of the hybrid
system features a 300-volt nickel-
metal hydride battery pack that
fits neatly under Sierra’s rear seat
without compromising passenger
room or cargo space. When called
on, two motors integrated within
the transmission draw on battery
power to propel the vehicle.
6.0L VOrtE c V-8 With ActiVE
fuEL MANAgEMENt
ELEctrONicALLy VAriAbLE trANSMiSSiON
With iNtEgrAL ELEctrONic MOtOrS
ELEctric rAcK-AND-PiNiON
POWEr StEEriNg
ActiVE fuEL MANAgEMENt (AfM)hybriD tEchNOLOgy bAttEry AND MOtOrS
SIERRA HYBRID
367Lb-ft
Of tOrquE
6100 LbS
trAiLEr rAtiNg1
12,000 LbS
gcWr2
2WD MODELS
332hP
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HARD TONNEAU COVER 3HB;
SOFT COVER 3HA >>
300-VOlT NiCkEl-mETAl HyDRiDE BATTERy 3.08 REAR AXlE RATiO
BOXED FRAmE FOR TORSiONAl RigiDiTy:
kEy ASSET OF All SiERRA 1500 mODElS
ENgiNEERED FOR TRAilERiNgSTOp-TO-gO DRiViNg HyBRiD mODE 1: kEy TO THE CiTy HyBRiD mODE 2: HigHWAy / HAUliNg
The Sierra Hybrid automatically
and seamlessly selects the best
operating point for the powertrain
to deliver both fuel economy
and performance while also
reducing gear “hunting” associated
with trailering.
During normal stops, regenerative
braking uses the motors in the
hybrid transmission as generators
to decelerate the vehicle by apply-
ing resistance in the motors rather
than brake friction. At the same
time, the motors are capturing
that energy as electricity in the
300-volt battery pack, electricity
that is available for the next ac-
celeration cycle.
At low speed and with a light
load, Mode 1 can employ elec-
tric power alone, engine power
alone or a combination of both.
It reduces fuel consumption in
stop-and-go traffic by shutting
off the engine and operating on
electric power alone. The result is
an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in city
driving, a 40-percent improve-
ment over the traditional engine.
3
At highway speeds, AFM uses
either V-4 or V-8 operation
— some-
times with supplemental electric
power as conditions warrant. Full
V-8 engine power is used when
conditions demand it
— such as
passing, trailer towing or climbing
steep grades. On the highway,
Sierra Hybrid has an EPA-estimated
22 mpg.
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04 _ LIGHT-DUTY CAPABILITY
XFE: thE drivE For Economy
ActivE FUEL mAnAGEmEnt (AFm)
With this advanced technology, all eight cylinders operate during starting,
idling and torque-intensive tasks like accelerating, hauling heavy loads
or towing. But in everyday driving, once Sierra has reached cruising
speed, AFM can temporarily deactivate four of the eight cylinders. A
sophisticated Engine Control Module (ECM) continuously measures load
conditions, including throttle input. Under light loads, it automatically
closes select intake and exhaust valves and cuts fuel delivery for half of
the cylinders. When the driver demands brisk acceleration or full torque
to move a load, the ECM activates all cylinders — within 20 milliseconds
— so full V-8 power is always right there, on tap. Transitions are virtually
indiscernible to most drivers. AFM helps Sierra XFE models offer the
best conventional engine fuel economy in its class.
1For more on XFE,
see next column and page 32.
AFM: vortEc 5.3L v-8 vAriAble vAlve tiMing (vvt): vortEc 4.8L v-8 / vortEc 5.3L v-8 / vortEc 6.2L v-8
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EPA-estimated mpg 15 city / 22 hwy.Sierra 1500 XFE 2WD. Excludes other GM vehicles. 2Excludes other GM vehicles. 3 Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus
driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for additional details. 4E85 is 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Visit gm.com/ e85 to see if
there is an E85 station near you. E85 EPA-estimated mpg for Sierra XFE 11 city/ 16 hwy.
Sierra XFE models use a combina-
tion of mechanical, aerodynamic
and mass-reduction enhancements
— including the aluminum block
Vortec 5.3L V-8 with AFM
—
resulting in an EPA-estimated
22 highway mpg. Still, the XFE
powertrain provides a max
trailer rating of 7000 pounds.
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SiErrA 1500 vortEc EnGinE tEchnoLoGiES
vortEc 5.3L v-8 vvt With AFm
SiErrA XFE 2Wd
15city
EPA-ESt. mPG
22hW y.
EPA-EST. MPG
bEttEr V-8 FUEL ECONOMY1
thAn Any comPEtitor
vortEc 6.2L v-8 vvt
SiErrA dEnALi
403hP
417Lb-Ft
oF torQUE
MOST V-8 HALF-TON HP
AND TORQUE2
vortec cylinder heads :swirl, tumble the intake charge, which improves the air / fuel mixture to enhance performance >irridium - t ipped spark plugs last up to 100,000 miles >>
electronic throttle control :for reliability and more precise throttle response >polymer-coated floating-pin pistons for long life >
ONSTAR VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS :CHECkS ON kEy OpERATING SySTEmS, INCLuDING THE VORTEC ENGINE >CAN SEND yOu A mONTHLy REpORT by E-mAIL; INCLuDES REmINDERS Of SCHEDuLED mAINTENANCE
onStAr vEhicLE diAGnoSticS :chEckS on kEy oPErAtinG SyStEmS, incLUdinG thE vortEc EnGinE >cAn SEnd yoU A monthLy rEPort by E-mAiL; incLUdES rEmindErS oF SchEdULEd mAintEnAncE
vortEc cyLindEr hEAdS :SWirL, tUmbLE thE intAkE chArGE, Which imProvES thE Air / FUEL miXtUrE to EnhAncE PErFormAncE >irridiUm - t iPPEd SPArk PL UGS LASt UP to 100,000 miLES >>
ELEctronic throttLE controL :For rELiAbiLity And morE PrEciSE throttLE rESPonSE >PoLymEr-coAtEd FLoAtinG-Pin PiStonS For LonG LiFE >
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vortec cylinder heads :swirl, tumble the intake charge, which improves the air / fuel mixture to enhance performance >irridium - t ipped spark plugs last up to 100,000 miles >>
electronic throttle control :for reliability and more precise throttle response >polymer-coated floating-pin pistons for long life >
ONSTAR VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS :CHECkS ON kEy OpERATING SySTEmS, INCLuDING THE VORTEC ENGINE >CAN SEND yOu A mONTHLy REpORT by E-mAIL; INCLuDES REmINDERS Of SCHEDuLED mAINTENANCE
Sierra hydra-matic tranSmiSSionS
g vortec 5.3L v-8 vvt with aFm (Lc9)
AFM: vortec 5.3L v-8, vortec 6.2L v-8 vAriAble vAlve tiMing (vvt), vortec 6.2L v-8 e85: vortec 4.8L v-84/vortec 5.3L v-84/vortec 6.2L v-84
Now standard on all Sierra 1500 models with Vortec 6.2L and 5.3L V-8 engines is an electronically controlled
6-speed automatic that combines high max trailering with precise control. Driver Shift Control (DSC) lets you select
a range of gears to suit variable driving conditions. Shift into “M” and the currently engaged gear number is
illuminated, and all other gears are accessible. As conditions vary, you may change the range of available gears by
simply tap-shifting the plus/minus button up or down. The 6-speed’s Tow /Haul mode reduces excessive shifting
when towing or hauling a heavy load, and it automatically engages grade braking. Grade braking assists in
maintaining desired speeds on downhill grades by implementing a shift schedule that utilizes the engine and
transmission to slow the vehicle. Available heavy-duty cooling helps deliver improved trailer ratings on all models
equipped with the 5.3L V-8 engines and the 6-speed transmission. Standard with the 4.3L V-6 and 4.8L V-8 is an
electronically controlled 4-speed automatic that features overdrive for highway driving and automatic Tow / Haul mode.
onStar vehicLe diaGnoSticS :checkS on key operatinG SyStemS, incLudinG the vortec enGine >can Send you a monthLy report by e-maiL; incLudeS reminderS oF ScheduLed maintenance
vortec cyLinder headS :SwirL, tumbLe the intake charGe, which improveS the air / FueL mixture to enhance perFormance >iridi um - tipped Spark pL uGS LaSt up to 10 0,000 mi LeS >>
eLectronic throttLe controL :For reLiabiLity and more preciSe throttLe reSponSe >poLymer-coated FLoatinG-pin piStonS For LonG LiFe >
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Sierra 1500 capitalizes on a
wide front track and a boxed
frame with high torsional rigidity.
Torsional rigidity—resistance to
twisting—contributes to dura-
bility and to performance. By
hydroforming the front rails, our
engineers eliminated several
welds, allowing for tighter pack-
aging and improved fit at bolting
points. The rear rails are fully
boxed all the way back to the
spare tire cross-member, where
they become C-Channel. This
sophisticated design helps boost
payload capacity without signifi-
cantly increasing vehicle weight.
Ingenious hydraulic body mounts,
standard on select models, securely
link the cab to the frame, but in
a way that isolates occupants from
road (or off-road) noise and vibration.
STRONG FOUNDATION/HYDRAULIC BODY MOUNTS
06 _ LIGHT-DUTY CAPABILITY
SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB SLT IN STEALTH GRAY METALLIC SHOWN WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT
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Front suspension is a coil-over-
shock design that has less mass
than the typical torsion-bar system.
Reducing mass improves ride
quality and handling everywhere
from rough roads to smooth high-
ways. The rear leaf-spring design
combines a smooth ride with out-
standing load-carrying capability.
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For confident stopping in a wide
variety of conditions, a four-wheel
Antilock Brake System (ABS) is
standard. Rack-and-pinion steer-
ing provides precise performance
and an on-center feel. It also
offers low-speed assist for easier
maneuvering in tight spots.The
result is confident handling,
remarkable payload capabilities1
and smooth, quiet performance
on the highway.
brakes and steeringCompliant suspension
The StabiliTrak stability control system and traction control are standard
on all 1500 models and select 2500HD models. The system has sensors
that read the position of your steering wheel, vehicle speed, brake pressure,
lateral acceleration and turning rate, then feed the data to an onboard
computer. If your Sierra is not responding adequately to your steering input,
the computer adjusts engine speed and applies brake pressure to any
individual wheel to help keep you on track. Its rollover-avoidance feature
can help mitigate roll forces. Its sensors are programmed to proactively
predict and help counteract vehicle “tip-up” on a flat road surface.
1Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
stabilitrak
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The Sierra All-Terrain builds
on a legend. It takes the Z71
suspension and adds a host of
refinements that extend from
Rancho®Tenneco shocks at the
corners to available front leather-
appointed seats designed to let
you make tracks in comfort and
style. It’s available on half-ton,
2WD or 4WD, Extended Cab and
Crew Cab models.
badge of authority
08 _ ALL-TERRAIN
Sierra aLL-terraiN CreW Cab IN ONYX BLACK SHOWN WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT
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