GMC 2019 TOW LIKE A PRO
GMC 2019TOW LIKE A PRO
2C A PA B I L I T I E S Y O U C A N C O U N T O NSIERRA HDCANYONGMC TRAILERING GUIDESIERRAWE’VE GENERATED QUITE A FOLLOWINGEvery GMC is a reminder that the same passion and purpose that drive you alsodrive us. Together, we’re setting our own standards and proving that ProfessionalGrade isn’t merely a label, it’s a way of life. What follows are the capabilities ofthe entire GMC lineup—including the Next Generation 2019 Sierra—that make usall pros. We take a bold stance for what we believe in and pursue it like a pro.This guide will help you select the GMC model that’s right for your trailering needs.It also contains helpful tips for loading, driving and parking with your trailer.YUKONTERRAINTABLE OF CONTENTS3MA XIMUM TR AILER WEIGHT R ATINGS4POWER AND PERFORMANCE10HITCHES11PROFESSIONAL GR ADE EQUIPMENT AND TR AILERING TERMS12CL ASSIFICATIONS13TR AILERING ON THE ROAD14DINGHY TOWING CAPABILIT Y15SIERR A TR AILER WEIGHT R ATINGS19 TERR AIN, CANYON AND YUKON TR AILER WEIGHT R ATINGS20 ACADIA AND SAVANA TR AILER WEIGHT R ATINGSACADIA
3M A X I M U M T R A I L E R W E I G H T R AT I N G ( L B S ) 11,0003,0005,0007,000GMC TRAILERING 00This chart gives you an idea of the maximum amount ofweight you can confidently and safely trailer with differentGMC model lines when your vehicle is properly equipped.When determining the total weight of trailer and cargo,include the weight of any additional passengers andoptional equipment. See pages 15-20 for maximumtrailer weight ratings by specific model.TERRAIN/TERRAIN DENALI3,5002ACADIA/ACADIA DENALI4,0003CANYON/CANYON DENALI7,7004YUKON XL DENALI8,1005YUKON XL8,3006YUKON DENALIYUKONSAVANA 2500/3500 PASSENGER VANSIERRA 1500 LIMITEDSIERRA 1500 DENALISIERRA 1500SIERRA HD/SIERRA DENALI Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the traileringsection of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options oraccessories may reduce the amount you can tow. 2Requires 2.0L engine andTrailering Package [V92], which includes factory-installed Class III 2" receiverhitch, increased cooling capacity and seven-wire connection. 3Requires V6engine and Trailering Package (V92), which includes a factory-installed trailerhitch platform, seven-pin wiring harness and a heavy-duty cooling system.4Requires 2WD Crew Cab with available Duramax 2.8L I4 Turbo Diesel engineand available Trailering Package. 5Yukon XL Denali 2WD model. 6Requires2WD model with available Heavy-Duty Trailering Package (NHT). 7YukonDenali 2WD model. 8Savana 2500 or 3500 RWD with available Vortec 6.0LV8 (L96). 9Sierra 1500 Limited 2WD model. 10Sierra Denali 2WD Short Boxmodel with 5.3L V8. 11Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD with available 6.2L V8 andMax Trailering Package. 12Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab 2WD DRW with DuramaxDiesel and Sierra 3500 Denali HD Crew Cab 2WD DRW with Duramax Diesel.
4POWER AND PERFORMANCE: SIERRA HD DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE6.6L V8OUR MOST POWERFUL DURAMAX DIESEL—EVERSierra HD gets its heavy-duty power from a proven source, the available Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel with910 lb-ft of torque and 445 hp under your right foot. H ood-Scoop Induction System Provides Cooler Induction AirTemperatures to Maximize Horsepower (6.6L V8 Duramax) L arge Radiator Capacity for ExcellentCooling Performance (6.6L V8 Duramax) Allison 1000 Series 6-Speed AutomaticTransmission (6.6L V8 Duramax)6.6L V8
5P O W E R A N D P E R F O R M A N C E : C A N Y O N A N D S AVA N A D U R A M A X D I E S E L E N G I N E S2.8L I4BIG POWER. EFFICIENT PACKAGE.In Canyon and Savana Cargo and Passenger Vans, the available Duramax 2.8L I4 Turbo Diesel packs 181 hpat 3,400 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm. It’s B20-biodiesel capable and mated to a 6-speed automatictransmission on Canyon models, featuring a Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber (CPVA) in the torqueconverter designed to control vibration and noise. When this absorbing damper is energized, it helps to cancelout the Duramax Diesel’s torsional vibrations. See your dealer for more availability details.DIRECT INJECTION (DI) By injecting fuel directly into thecombustion chamber at high pressure, fast and efficientcombustion is achieved. DI enables higher torque and powerand improved vehicle performance while improving efficiency.VARIABLE-GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER The variablegeometry turbocharger on the Duramax 2.8L I4 boastspower and efficiency and features exhaust brakingcapability to help slow the truck down.2.8L I4
6P O W E R A N D P E R F O R M A N C E : S I E R R A , A C A D I A , S AVA N A , Y U K O N , T E R R A I N A N D C A N Y O N G A S O L I N E E N G I N E S6.2L V8GMC TRAILERING GUIDEThe gas engines in GMC vehicles are specifically designed to provide the power and performance needed to handle light,medium or heavy loads and trailers over the long haul. They consistently deliver the high torque ratings needed to pull heavyloads and the horsepower needed to keep you moving down the road with confidence and control.SIERRA ENGINES It’s all about giving you the power you need, when and where you need it. Sierra’s next-generation powertrain lineupoffers robust power and efficiency choices.1 The engines integrate on-demand force—the available 6.2L V8’s 420 hp and 460 lb-ftof torque are the most for a V8 in its class2—paired with the all-new 10-speed automatic transmission. And the available 5.3L pairedwith the 8-speed automatic transmission and 6.2L V8 engines feature all-new Dynamic Fuel Management that enables the engineto operate in 17 different patterns between two and eight cylinders, depending on demand, to optimize power and efficiency.For 2019, the Next Generation Sierra offers an all-new 2.7L Turbo engine that generates compelling power and efficiency.It produces 348 lb-ft of torque for strong acceleration and pulling power, giving you up to 6,900 lbs max trailering capacitywhen properly equipped.3TERRAIN ENGINES Terrain offers three turbocharged engines that generate compelling combinations of powerand efficiency. The 2.0 turbocharged gas engine produces 260 lb-ft of torque, giving you up to 3,500 lbsmax trailering capacity when properly equipped.3ACADIA ENGINES Acadia offers a 310-hp 3.6L 6-cylinder engine producing ProfessionalGrade trailering capability. This available engine incorporates continuously VariableValve Timing and Active Fuel Management, so it’s smart enough to efficiently switchto four cylinders when less power is needed, such as at cruising speeds. Standardon Acadia is the 193-hp 2.5L 4-cylinder direct-injected engine that utilizesStop/Start technology.SAVANA V8 ENGINES On Savana, the available Vortec 6.0L V8 enginestarts with a unique cylinder head design: By developing an effectiveairflow velocity and path, just as a tornado twists a column of air,the Vortec cylinder head improves the air/fuel mix for betterperformance and efficiency.DIRECT INJECTION (DI) For precise fuel distribution and fast, efficientcombustion, many Canyon, Sierra 1500, Yukon, Terrain and Acadiaengines benefit from DI technology. The system moves the fuel closer tothe combustion chamber—the ignition point in the engine.VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) For responsiveness in low-speed citydriving and bold power for open-road passing or trailering, all gas Canyon,Terrain, Sierra and Yukon engines feature continuously VVT.Late-availability engines include: 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 and 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with 6-speed automatic transmission. 2Class is half-tonpickups. 3Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight ofpassengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.16.2L V8
7SIERRA LD TRAILERINGPROGRADE TRAILERING PULLS IT ALL TOGETHERThe Next Generation Sierra’s all-new available ProGrade Trailering System1 includes advanced technologies for increased confidence. It helps when hooking up your trailer,while on the road and when backing your trailer into place.12,200 LBS MAX TRAILERING CAPABILITY The Next Generation Sierra with theavailable 6.2L V8 and Max Trailering Package confidently trailers up to 12,200 lbs1with the Double Cab and 12,100 lbs1 with the Crew Cab. Sierra’s all-new availableProGrade Trailering System1 also turns trailering into a seamlessly integrated,transparent and confident experience.HITCH GUIDANCE WITH HITCH VIEW Included with the ProGrade Trailering System,it adds a dynamic backing grid line to the Rear Vision Camera display to help you line up yourhitch. Hitch View allows you to zoom the camera for a precise top-down view of the hitch,making it easier to hook up your trailer without additional human guidance. Available HitchArea Lighting adds a pin light to direct light downward to assist with nighttime hitching.MAX TRAILERING PACKAGE Increased trailering capability is achieved when Sierrais equipped with this available package. It includes a 9.76" rear axle, 3.42 axle ratio,enhanced cooling radiator, revised shock tuning for increased control, heavier-duty rearsprings, increased Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) and a 220-amp alternator.AUTO ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ASSIST While in Hitch View and when reversingtoward the trailer, the industry-first Auto Electric Parking Brake Assist automaticallyhelps hold Sierra in place when you shift into Park. This helps prevent the truck fromrolling and shifting, which can cause the truck to misalign with the hitch.IN-VEHICLE TRAILERING APP2 Located on the home screen of the Infotainment System,3this innovation offers customized trailer profiles to track and monitor predeparturechecklists, trailer electrical diagnostics (detecting shorts in the trailer brake wiring,for example), trailer tire pressure and temperature status (if equipped),4 Trailer LightSequence Test, maintenance reminders and more.HIGH-RESOLUTION INTEGRATED CAMERAS To help increase your sense of control duringtrailering, several camera options are available. To give you a bird’s-eye view around Sierra,High Definition Surround Vision can help you make visually enhanced trailering maneuvers.Or choose the Trailer Camera Package that uses two rear-facing cameras integrated intothe side mirrors, providing a side view of Sierra and your trailer during lane changes or whenbacking up. Also available with the Trailer Camera Package is an accessory camera6 mountedon the rear of the trailer that displays the area behind the trailer on the center screen.myGMC MOBILE APP WITH TRAILERING This industry-first mobile app5 includespredeparture checklists, a glossary of trailering terms and more.Safety or driver-assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditionsat all times. Visibility, weather and road conditions may affect feature performance. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for more important feature limitations and information.1Sierra’s 12,200-lb rating requires Sierra SLT Double Cab 4WD model with available 6.2L V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Sierra’s 12,100-lb rating requires Sierra SLT Crew Cab Short Box 4WD model with available 6.2L V8 engineand Max Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.2App functionality and features vary with vehicle equipment and trim level. Data connection may be required. Some features require active service plan and working electrical system. 3Functionality varies by model. Full functionalityrequires compatible Bluetooth and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. 4Must be installed by the customer or a third-party service center. Requires available Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System. 5Available onselect Apple and Android devices. Service availability, features and functionality vary by vehicle device and the plan you are enrolled in. Device data connection required. See onstar.com for details and limitations. 6Must be installedby the customer or a third-party service center. Requires available Trailer Camera Package.
8SIERRA HD TRAILERINGOUR REPUTATION FOLLOWS USWe believe that it’s not just how much you tow, it’s how well you tow that matters. That’s why Sierra HD’s available Duramax Diesel combined with seamlessly integratedtrailering technologies generate the confidence to control heavy loads, especially in challenging situations. Because we’re not only building Professional Grade traileringmachines, we’re building confidence in those who drive them.GOOSENECK/FIFTH-WHEEL PREP PACKAGE Available on all cab and box types,this package includes a box-mounted seven-pin trailer harness and hitch platformto fit a gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch for factory-installed durability.PREMIUM TRAILERING MIRRORS The available heated, power-adjustable traileringmirrors include segment-first LED rear guidance lamps. The lamps are integratedinto each mirror to enhance trailer visibility when backing up. Also included areamber auxiliary clearance lamps. When equipped on All Terrain, SLT and Denalimodels, the mirrors include driver memory and can also power-fold to help in carwashes and other tight places.TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER For control and easy monitoring of your trailer brakes,Sierra HD offers an available integrated trailer brake controller. It’s located high andin easy reach of the steering wheel for quick adjustments and is included on SLE, SLT,Denali and 3500HD models.REAR VISION CAMERA1 The center screen serves as your monitor for the Rear VisionCamera. Its dynamic grid lines help when backing up or hitching a trailer.TRAILER SWAY CONTROL Helps keep both Sierra HD and your trailer heading inthe same direction, automatically. Sensors help detect a swaying trailer, and thesystem helps bring it back in line by applying both the truck’s and the trailer’sbrakes (when properly equipped).DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE SYSTEM The available switch-activated Diesel Exhaust BrakeSystem offers exhaust braking capability at low engine speeds. It’s combined with theAllison 1000 transmission’s Tow/Haul mode and Automatic Grade Braking features toreduce the amount of conventional braking needed while trailering or traveling downhill.TRAILERING CAMERA SYSTEM This available dealer-installed accessory system2 producedby EchoMaster provides several vantage points for confident trailering. Integrated intoSierra’s center screen, the system offers multiple simultaneous views around Sierra.See your dealer for complete details.TOW/HAUL MODE To accelerate when trailering or hauling heavy loads, Tow/Haulmode raises transmission upshift points. It also raises downshift points using enginecompression to help slow your Sierra HD instead of merely braking.HILL START ASSIST To give you extra time to switch from the brake pedal to theaccelerator on a 5 percent grade or more, Hill Start Assist holds the brakes momentarilyto help prevent rolling back.TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE GAUGE Located in the Driver Information Center (DIC),it allows you to monitor the transmission fluid operating temperature in real time.1Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information. 2Most GMC parts and accessories sold and installed on a GMC vehicle by a GMC dealer or a GMC-approved Accessory Distributor/Installer (ADI)before delivery to the customer are covered by the applicable limited warranty. If GMC accessories are installed after vehicle delivery, or are replaced under the New-Vehicle Limited Warranty, they will be covered, parts and labor, forthe longer of the following: a) 12 months/12,000 miles (whichever comes first), or b) the balance of the applicable portion of the New-Vehicle Limited Warranty. GMC parts sold over the counter, or those not requiring installation, willcontinue to receive the standard GM Dealer Parts Limited Warranty of 12 months from the date of purchase, parts only, regardless of miles. GMC warranties do not apply to Associated Accessories. See your dealer for details.
9H O R S E P O W E R A N D T O R Q U E R AT I N G SENGINEHP @ RPMTORQUE LB-FT @ RPMCANYON/CANYONDENALISIERRA 1500LIMITEDGMC TRAILERING GUIDENEXTGENERATIONSIERRA/SIERRA DENALISIERRA HD/SIERRADENALI HDACADIA/ACADIA DENALIYUKON/YUKON DENALIYUKON XL/YUKON XL DENALI137 @ 3,750240 @ 2,0001.6L I4 TURBO DIESEL (LH7)252 @ 5,500260 @ 2,500-4,5002.0L I4 TURBOCHARGED (LTG)200 @ 6,300191 @ 4,400193 @ 6,300188 @ 4,400310 @ 5,600348 @ 1,5002.7L TURBO I4 (L3B)2.8L I4 TURBO DIESEL (LWN)181 @ 3,400369 @ 2,0003.6L V6 VVT DI (LGZ)308 @ 6,800275 @ 4,000181 @ 3,400369 @ 2,000310 @ 6,60027 1 @ 5,0003.6L V6 VVT DI (LGX)285 @ 5,300305 @ 3,9004.3L V6 (LV3)276 @ 5,200298 @ 3,9004.3L V6 (LV1)5.3L V8 (L83)SAVANAPASSENGER/CARGO VAN170 @ 5,600203 @ 2,000-4,0001.5L I4 TURBOCHARGED (LYX)2.5L I4 VVT DI (LCV)TERRAIN/TERRAINDENALI355 @ 5,600383 @ 4,100355 @ 5,600383 @ 4,1005.3L V8 (L82)355 @ 5,600383 @ 4,1005.3L V8 (L84)355 @ 5,600383 @ 4,1006.2L V8 (L87)420 @ 5,600460 @ 4,100355 @ 5,600383 @ 4,1006.0L V8 VVT (L96)360 @ 5,400380 @ 4,200341 @ 5,400373 @ 4,2006.0L V8 GASEOUS (LC8)360 @ 5,400380 @ 4,200341 @ 5,400373 @ 4,200420 @ 5,600460 @ 4,1006.2L V8 VVT (L86)6.6L V8 TURBO DIESEL (L5P)445 @ 2,800910 @ 1,600420 @ 5,600460 @ 4,100To enhance your trailering experience, GMCtransmissions are engineered for convenienceand improved performance. Sierra Heavy Dutytrucks equipped with the available DuramaxDiesel engine include the Allison 1000 Series6-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode, which raises upshift pointsto use more of the engine’s power for strongacceleration and raises downshift points tohelp slow your truck using engine braking.On select Next Generation Sierra Light Dutyand Canyon models, an 8-speed automatictransmission provides smooth and preciseshifting. The Next Generation Sierra and Yukonand Yukon XL models also offer a 10-speedautomatic transmission.
10HITCHESGMC TRAILERING GUIDEKNOW YOUR TRAILERING EQUIPMENTEvery GMC vehicle features a variety of standard and available equipment for enhanced trailering performance. Aside from the equipment described below, featuressuch as heavy-duty cooling and extendable trailering mirrors may be available. See your GMC dealer for more information on the model you’re interested in.HITCH BALL ON STEP BUMPERHITCH BALL ON DRAW BARW E I G H T- D I S T R I B U T I N G H I T C H ELECTING THE RIGHT HITCH Choosing the right hitch and making the properSelectrical connections affect how your vehicle handles, corners and brakes, andallows you to alert other drivers of your intentions. Before selecting a hitch ortrailering package, you should be familiar with the weight ratings specific to yourGMC vehicle, which are detailed on pages 15-20. WEIGHT-CARRYING HITCH This consists of a hitch ball mounted on a stepbumper or draw bar, or a tow eye latched to a pintle hook. Hitch balls areavailable in a range of sizes. Make sure that the diameter of your hitch ballmatches your trailer coupler. Also check that the ball meets or exceeds thegross trailer weight rating.1 TRAILER BRAKES The Owner’s Manual specifies the maximum trailerweight the vehicle can tow without trailer brakes. Trailer brake requirementsdiffer from state to state. Please check your state requirements or see your localGMC dealer for more information. The most common trailer braking systems aresurge brakes (found primarily on boat trailers) and electric brakes (often used ontravel trailers, horse trailers and car haulers). Surge brakes are a self-containedhydraulic brake system on the trailer, activated during deceleration as the trailercoupler pushes on the hitch ball. An electric trailer brake system uses a brakecontrol unit mounted inside the trailering vehicle; it operates by sensing theve
7 SIERRA LD TRAILERING 1Sierra’s 12,200-lb rating requires Sierra SLT Double Cab 4WD model with available 6.2L V8 engine and Max Trailering Package.Sierra’s 12,100-lb rating requires Sierra SLT Crew Cab Short Box 4WD model with available 6.2L V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual.
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