GMC Sierra 2025 - Steering

GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali 2500 HD/3500 HD Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-18358434) - 2025
200 Driving and Operating
Steering
Caution
To avoid damage to the steering system,
do not drive over curbs, parking barriers,
or similar objects at speeds greater than
3 km/h (1 mph). Use care when driving
over other objects such as lane dividers
and speed bumps. Damage caused by
misuse of the vehicle is not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Hydraulic Power Steering
(2
500/3500 Series)
{ Warning
D
o not hold the brake pedal and press the
ac
celerator pedal at the same time. Damage
may occur to the power steering and power
brake systems which could lead to reduced
performance, up to and including loss of
steering and brake assist.
Caution
Do not hold the steering wheel at full
rotation for more than 15 seconds and/or at
an elevated RPM. Damage may occur to the
power steering system and there may be
loss of power steering assist.
2500/3500 Series – All Regular Cab, All Double
C
ab, and Crew Cab with Base Interior
The power steering system may require
maintenance. See Power Steering Fluid 3325.
If power steering assist is lost because the
engine stops or the system malfunctions,
the vehicle can be steered but may require
increased effort.See your dealer.
2500/3500 Series – Crew Cab with
Uplevel Interior
The vehicle has apower steering system that
varies the amount of effort required to steer
the vehicle. Less steering effort is required at
slower speeds. At faster speeds, the required
steering effort increases. The system helps the
steering wheel return to center at low speeds.
Pressing the Tow/Haul mode button adjusts
st
eering effort for driving conditions described
in Tow/Haul Mode 3226.
The power steering system may require
maintenance. See Power Steering Fluid 3325.
If power steering assist is lost because the
engine stops or the system malfunctions,
the vehicle can be steered but may require
increased effort.See your dealer.
Curve Tips
•
Take curves at areasonable speed.
•
Reduce speed before entering acurve.
•
Maintain areasonable steady speed
through the curve.
•
Wait until the vehicle is out of the
curve before accelerating gently into
the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
•
There are some situations when steering
around an obstacle may be more effective
than braking.
•
Holding both sides of the steering wheel
allows you to turn 180 degrees without
removing ahand.