GMC SIERRA 2025 Manual

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Symbols

	Low Fuel		StabiliTrak Off		Lights On Reminder
	Traction Control Off		Forward Collision Alert		Airbag Readiness
	Brake System		Security		Engine Oil Pressure
	Cruise Control	PARK	Electric Parking Brake		Check Engine
	StabiliTrak Active		Electric Parking Brake Service		Vehicle Ahead

Certain features shown have limited or late availability, or are no longer available.
See the window label or your dealer regarding the features on an individual vehicle.

Denali Diesel model shown

	Antilock Brake System		Driver Seat Belt Reminder
	Low Tire Pressure		Front-Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
	Engine Coolant Temperature		4WD Modes
	Charging System

Read your Owner's Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See Introduction in your Owner's Manual.
Optional equipment
Some equipment shown may not be included in your vehicle.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB)

Lock
Press to lock all doors and tailgate.

Unlock
Press to unlock the driver's door or all doors and tailgate.

Remote Windows
Press and hold the Unlock button until the windows are fully open. To enable, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock and Start on the infotainment screen.

Remote Mirror Folding
To turn the automatic mirror folding on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience on the infotainment screen.

Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps 3 times. Press and hold to activate the alarm. Press again to cancel the alarm.

Power Release Tailgate
Press twice to lower the tailgate.

Remote Vehicle Start
Press twice to start the engine from out side the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, press the ENGINE START/STOP button. To cancel a remote start, press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off.
Note: To change the remote settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock and Start on the infotainment screen.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.

KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM

KEYLESS (PUSH-BUTTON) START

The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.

STARTING THE ENGINE/ON

• With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press and hold the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green button indicator will illuminate.
  Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the key fob in the pocket in the center storage compartment (under the bench seat), left center console cupholder (bucket seats) or in the center console pocket next to the cupholders (uplevel models) to enable the engine to start. Replace the key fob battery as soon as possible.
  

STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF

• Shift to Park and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine. The green button indicator will turn off.

Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio system until the driver's door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroof until any door is opened.

ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/ STOP button to place the ignition in Accessory Mode. The amber button indicator will illuminate. Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for several seconds to place the ignition in Service Mode to operate additional systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.

DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER

The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle messages and system information.

BASE DIC CONTROL

• Use the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument cluster to access the DIC menu. Turn the stem to scroll through the menu. Press and hold the stem to reset an item.

UPLEVEL DIC CONTROLS
Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to view the various menus.

Uplevel DIC Controls shown

• Press the or button to view the menu options.
• Rotate the thumbwheel up or down to move through the menus.
• Press the thumbwheel to open a menu, or to select or reset an item.

SELECT INFO PAGES

1. Use the controls to open the Options menu.
2. Scroll to Info Page Options. Press the thumbwheel to enter the menu.
3. Scroll through the list of items.
4. Press the thumbwheel to select or deselect an item to display in the Info menu.

SELECT DISPLAY LAYOUT

1. Use the controls to select the Options menu.
2. Select Display Layout, Left Side Info, Right Side Info or Lower Gauges.
3. Use the thumbwheel to select or display an item.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.

CLIMATE CONTROLS/VEHICLE CONTROLS

See Introduction in your Owner's Manual.

VEHICLE CUSTOMIZATION

Some features can be turned on/off or cus tomized using the Settings menus on the infotainment screen, including Rain Sense Wipers, Auto Heated/Ventilated Seats , Mirror Folding and others.

1. Select Settings on the Home page.
2. Select the desired menu.
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Press < Back to exit each menu.

See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
Some equipment shown may not be included in your vehicle.
Optional equipment

MANAGING HOME PAGE ICONS

1. Press the Home button.
2. To enter edit mode, touch and hold the Home page icon to move.
3. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired position, and then release.

STORING FAVORITES
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXM ) can be stored in any order.

1. Tune in a radio station. The sources menu is at the top of the Audio page.
2. Select a desired page of favorite buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite buttons to save the station.

Some equipment shown may not be included in your vehicle.
Optional equipment

SIRIUSXM WITH 360L
The personalized content of SiriusXM with 360L offers more than 200 channels, includ ing ad-free music, sports, comedy, talk and news, along with access to On Demand shows, performances and interviews. Certain features require a SiriusXM subscription and a Connected Access plan. See siriusxm.com and onstar.com for details.

GOOGLE BUILT-IN
Google built-in provides access to your favorite apps, including Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play.
Google Assistant – Talk to Google to get hands-free help. Easily get directions, play media, control vehicle functions and more.

• To start, say "Hey Google," tap the Google Assistant icon on the Home page, or press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.

Google Maps – Reach your destination faster with real-time traffic information, automatic rerouting and voice control. Sign in for personalized maps with home and recent locations.

Google Play – Download some of your favorite apps in your vehicle just as you would on your phone to listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks and more.

• Sign in to your Google Account to get your apps, messages, custom directions and more in your vehicle.

Note: Google built-in services are subject to limitations and availability may vary by vehicle, infotainment system and location. Select service plan required. Certain Google actions and functionality may require account linking. User terms and privacy statements apply.

BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM

Read your Owner's Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the invehicle Bluetooth system. The vehicle must be stopped to pair a device. Not all devices will support all functions.

PAIR A PHONE

1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button; after the prompt, say "Pair my phone." To use the infotainment screen, select the Phone icon > Manage Phones > Add Phone.
2. Start the pairing process on your phone. From the phone's Bluetooth settings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen.
3. Follow the pairing instructions.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed.

FIRST TO CONNECT PAIRED PHONES
Multiple phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. The system connects to the phone that is set as First to Connect.

• To set the First to Connect phone, select Settings > Connections > Phone > Options for the connected phone > First to Connect.

See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.

WIRELESS PHONE CHARGING

The wireless charging system for smart phones is located on the center console. To check device compatibility, visit gmc.com/support. See your phone retailer for details on required phone accessories.

1. The vehicle must be On, or Retained Accessory Power must be active.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pad.
3. Place the phone, screen up, on the pad.
4. The charging symbol will appear on the infotainment screen when charging. If not charging, remove the phone for 3 seconds, and rotate it 180 degrees.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner's Manual.

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS

Safety or driver assistance features are not a substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Read your Owner's Manual for important feature limitations and information.

• To turn the following driver assistance systems on/off or to change system settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems on the infotainment screen.

SAFETY ALERT SEAT – The driver's seat pulses — left side, right side or both sides — to alert the driver of the direction of potential hazards. Audible alerts may be selected instead.

FORWARD COLLISION ALERT – The Vehicle Ahead indicator is green when a vehicle that you're following is detected and is amber when you're following a vehicle ahead much too closely. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and rapid beeps sound or the Safety Alert Seat pulses (if selected).

• Press the Forward Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium or Near.

FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATOR – The following distance to the vehicle ahead is indicated in seconds under the Info menu on the Driver Information Center. If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed.

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING – The system works with Forward Collision Alert to help you avoid or reduce the severity of front end collisions with a detected vehicle you're following. The system works at speeds below 50 mph. Camera technology is used to automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver's hard braking.

FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKING – During daytime driving below 50 mph, the system can detect pedestrians directly ahead and displays an amber indicator. When approach ing a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and rapid beeps sound or the Safety Alert Seat pulses (if selected). The system may automati cally provide hard emergency braking or enhance the driver's hard braking. Nighttime and low visibility performance are limited.

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING – The indicator (Work Truck) or indicator (uplevel models) illuminates in white when the system is on and illuminates in green when avail able to assist. When crossing a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction, the system flashes an amber or indicator on the instrument cluster and beeps sound or the Safety Alert Seat pulses (if selected) on the side of the lane departure direction.

• To turn on or off, press the Lane Departure Warning button on the center of the instrument panel.

Some equipment shown may not be included in your vehicle.
Optional equipment

LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT /TRAILER SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT – While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a moving vehicle is detected rapidly approaching or is in that side blind zone. When towing, the side blind zone is extended along the side of a trailer.* The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detect ed on the same side.

FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST – During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides "distance to closest object" infor mation on the Driver Information Center and a beep sounds or the Safety Alert Seat pulses (if selected). When an object is very close, a continuous beep sounds or the Safety Alert Seat pulses (if selected).

• To turn on or off, press the Park Assist button on the center of the instrument panel.

REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – When in Reverse, the system warns of detected cross traffic approaching in either direction by displaying a red alert on the infotain ment screen and beeps sound or the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat pulses (if selected).
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.

TRACTION SELECT SYSTEM /FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE

TRACTION SELECT MODES
The Traction Select (Drive Mode) settings automatically adjust various vehicle control systems based on driving preferences, weath er and road conditions. The modes are dis played on the Driver Information Center (DIC).

• Rotate the control knob (A) to select a mode. Modes may include:
  Normal – Use for normal driving.
  Snow/Ice (2WD only) – Use for enhanced traction during slippery conditions.
  Off-Road (4WD only) – Use for enhanced control on unpaved roads or trails at moderate speeds.
  Tow/Haul – Press the button to reduce shift cycling when towing or hauling heavy loads in stop-and-go traffic, rolling hills or busy parking lots.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
Use the four wheel drive buttons (B) on the left side of the instrument panel to shift into and out of four wheel drive. The transfer case status is displayed on the DIC.
AUTO Automatic Four-Wheel Drive High – Use when traction conditions vary for auto matic shifting between 2WD and 4WD. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from .

Two-Wheel Drive High – Use for most streets and highways. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from .
Four-Wheel Drive High – Use when extra traction is needed or in most off-road driving. Shift into this mode at any speed except when shifting from
Four-Wheel Drive Low – Use when driving off-road in deep sand, mud or snow, or on steep hills. Shift into or out of this mode when the vehicle is stopped or moving less than 3 mph with the transmission in Neutral.
N Neutral – Use to tow the vehicle. Read your Owner's Manual for the shift procedure.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL

Hill Descent Control sets and maintains vehicle speed from 1–14 mph while descending a steep incline in a forward or reverse gear.

1. Press the Hill Descent Control button on the center of the instrument panel. Vehicle speed must be below 31 mph to enable the system. The symbol will illumi nate on the instrument cluster.
2. Increase or decrease speed by applying the accelerator or brake pedal, or use the Cruise Control +/– controls on the steering wheel. The adjusted speed becomes the new set speed. The symbol flashes when the system is actively applying the brakes to maintain vehicle speed.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
Some equipment shown may not be included in your vehicle.
Optional equipment

LIGHTING

LAMP CONTROLS
Rotate the control knob to activate the exterior lamps.

Off/On

AUTO
Automatically activates the exterior lamps depending on outside lighting conditions.

Parking Lamps

Headlamps

Fog Lamps
Press to turn the fog lamps on/off.

Instrument Panel Brightness
Press and hold the +/– buttons to adjust the instrument panel lighting.

Task Lighting
Press to turn the forward facing outside mirror lamps on/off.

Cargo Lamp
With the vehicle in Park, Reverse or Neutral, press to turn the cargo bed/hitch lamps and/or rear facing mirror lamps on/off.

INTELLIBEAM SYSTEM
The IntelliBeam system automatically turns the high beam headlamps on/ off based on traffic conditions at night when the lamp control is in the AUTO or position and the system is activated, indicated by a green on the instru ment cluster. A blue appears when the high beam headlamps are on.

• To turn the IntelliBeam system on or off, press the button on the end of the turn signal lever with the lamp control in the AUTO or position.

Note: The fog lamps must be off to activate the IntelliBeam system. IntelliBeam activates the high-beam headlamps only when driving more than 25 mph.
See Lighting in your Owner's Manual.

CAMERA SYSTEM FEATURES

Safety or driver assistance features are not a substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Read your Owner's Manual for important feature limitations and information.
The available camera systems feature up to 8 cameras with up to 14 views to help make it easier to hitch a trailer and provide better visibility while towing.

REAR VISION CAMERA
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area directly behind the vehicle displays on the infotainment screen. Camera view buttons are on the screen.
Surround View screen

• Touch the Guidance Lines/ Hitch Guidance button to change guidelines.
• Touch the Hitch View button for a zoomed in view of the hitch area.

SURROUND VISION
The system uses multiple cameras to display a high resolution image of the area around your vehicle on the infotainment screen. Camera view buttons are on the screen.
Bed View screen

• Touch the Guidance Lines/ Hitch Guidance button to change guidelines.
• Touch the Bed View button to check cargo or to view guidelines to help when hitching a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer. Zoom functionality also available.
• To display the available camera views when in Drive above 8 mph, touch the Camera icon on the infotainment screen and select the desired view. Touch X to exit the view.

ADDITIONAL TRAILER CAMERA VIEWS
Multiple views to aid in trailering are shown on the infotainment screen using the vehicle cameras and up to two additional wired GMC accessory cameras mounted on the rear or interior of the trailer.
Transparent Trailer View screen

• Touch the Rear Side View button for a biased split view of each side of the trailer (more of the left or right side will be shown based on trailer position).
• Touch the Transparent Trailer View button for a view behind the trailer.
  Note: Requires accessory camera system

REAR CAMERA MIRROR

The Rear Camera Mirror provides a wider, less-obstructed field of view than a traditional mirror to assist when driving, changing lanes and checking traffic conditions.

1. On/Off
   Pull or push the lever at the bottom of the mirror to turn the video display on or off.
2. Selection Control
   Press and release the button to select the brightness, zoom, or tilt setting.
3. Adjustment
   Press and release either button to adjust the selected setting.

See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.

POWER MIRRORS /TRAILERING MIRRORS

POWER MIRROR ADJUSTMENT

• Press the Mirror Selector button to select the driver or passenger side mirror; use the four way control pad to adjust the mirror.

POWER FOLDING MIRROR

• Press the olding Mirror button to fold or unfold the mirrors.

TRAILERING MIRRORS
The mirrors can be extended for better visibility when towing a trailer. The lower wide-field view mirror adjusts manually.

Manual Extension

• To extend the manual mirror, grasp the mirror housing and pull back and rear ward in one motion. The housing extends on a curved arc. Push in the housing to return the mirror to its original position.

Power Extension

• Press the Power Extend button to extend or retract the power mirror.
  Note: Reset the power mirrors if they are adjusted manually by using the power controls to fold/ unfold or extend/retract the mirrors to their normal position.

See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
Some equipment shown may not be included in your vehicle.
Optional equipment

GMC MULTIPRO TAILGATE OPERATION

The tailgate has 6 functional positions to improve access to the cargo box. To operate the tailgate, it must be unlocked or the key fob must be within 3 feet of the tailgate.

1. Primary Gate
   Open the primary gate for access to the cargo box.
   
2. Primary Gate Load Stop
   With the primary gate open, the load stop helps keep longer items secure in the cargo box.
   
3. Easy Access
   The inner gate folds down for easier reach into the cargo box to access items near the cab.
   
4. Full-Width Step
   With the primary gate open, the inner gate folds into a sturdy step (up to 375 lbs.) with a conve nient handle for easy cargo box entry and exit.
   
5. Inner Gate Load Stop
   With the primary gate closed, fold the inner gate for two tier storage and open the load stop to help keep longer items secure.
   
6. Inner Gate Work Surface
   With the primary gate closed, fold the inner gate for two tier storage or for use as a standing height work surface.
   

OPEN THE INNER GATE

• Press the upper button (A) on the tailgate.
  Note: Do not lower the inner gate with the primary gate open if a hitch ball or trailer is attached.

ENABLE/DISABLE THE INNER GATE
The inner gate can be disabled to prevent it from being opened when a hitch or other equipment is installed.

• To disable or enable inner gate operation, with the key fob within range, press and hold the upper button (A) for 7 seconds.
  

OPEN THE PRIMARY GATE

• Press the lower button (B) on the tailgate.
• Press the Power Tailgate button twice on the key fob.
• Press the Power Tailgate button on the center of the instrument panel.

Some equipment shown may not be included in your vehicle.
Optional equipment

OPEN THE PRIMARY GATE AND INNER GATE

• Press the lower button and then upper button (B, then A) on the tailgate consecutively.

OPEN THE LOAD STOP OR STEP

• Press the release bar (C).
  

See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.

PROGRADE TRAILERING SYSTEM

IN-VEHICLE TRAILERING APP
The in vehicle Trailering App on the info tainment screen allows customized trailer profiles with a variety of helpful towing assistance features, including a hitching and setup checklist, trailer tire pressure and temperature monitoring , trailer light testing, trailer theft detection and more. Trailering App information also is available with the myGMC mobile app.
Note: The Trailering App will monitor trailer presence, even while the vehicle is off, by periodically checking the trailer lighting circuits. On trailers equipped with LED lights, these periodic checks may cause the trailer lights to flash. This flashing will become more frequent if Theft Alert is enabled.

HITCH AREA LIGHTING

• Press the Cargo Lamp button on the left side of the instrument panel to turn the cargo bed lamp or conventional hitch lamp on/off.

TRAILERING INFORMATION LABEL
The Trailering Information Label, located on the pillar between the driver and rear passenger doors, provides vehicle-specific weight and capability ratings.

INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL (ITBC)
The ITBC system can be used to adjust the power output, or Trailer Gain, to the trailer brakes. The control panel is on the cen ter console. ITBC information is displayed on the ITBC page on the Driver Information Center.

• Squeeze the control together to manually apply the trailer brakes.
• Adjust the Trailer Gain by pressing the +/– adjustment buttons.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
Some equipment shown may not be included in your vehicle.
Optional equipment

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

1-888-881-3302
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance program for up to 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, at no expense to you. The GMC Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to contact a ser vice provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump starts, flat tire and lockouts) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest GMC dealer for any repairs.

ONSTAR ® ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
If you have a current OnStar Safety & Security plan, press the blue OnStar button or red Emergency button (for emergencies only) to get the help you need. An OnStar advisor will use GPS technology to pinpoint your vehicle location and contact the nearest service provider.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner's Manual.

MYGMC MOBILE APP

Download the myGMC app to your compatible smartphone (or device) and, if your vehicle is properly equipped, you can use your device to start or turn off your engine, lock or unlock your doors, view key diagnostic information, see parking information and more.
The app is available on select Apple and Android devices. Service availability, features and functionality vary by vehicle, device and data plan. Device data connection required. Visit onstar.com for more details. Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device's app store.

MY GMC ACCOUNT

Get to know more about your vehicle as well as view your plans, services and rewards with your GMC account. Check out an online Owner's Manual and how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, manage your OnStar and Connected Services vehicle plans, review your current Vehicle Diagnostics report (active service account required) and more. Create an account today at gmc.com/owners.

References

• GMC Support Center: Vehicle How-to, Information and Help
• SiriusXM: Music, Sports, Talk & Podcasts, Live & On Demand
• OnStar® Connected Vehicle Services | Safety & Support 24/7
• Homelink
• My GMC Account: Sign in | GMC

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