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The Most Common GMC Sierra Symbols

These are the most common dashboard symbols that you will see in your GMC Sierra. Click on one to see more information or scroll further down to see the link to the owner's manual where you can find even more symbols.

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About the Sierra

The GMC Sierra --- also known in other GM circles as the Chevrolet Silverado --- is a long-standing truck range that has been part of the GMC truck range since 1998, and is still going strong. GMC Sierra models have spanned 4 generations, the first starting in the 1999 model year, the second arriving in 2007, the third in 2014, and the current fourth-generation in 2019.

The latest versions of the GMC Sierra retain a budget-friendly starting price of just $31,200 for the Sierra 1500 Limited, and $35,400 for the Sierra 1500. There is also the GMC Sierra HD model, which starts at $40,200.

Towing capacity is a big selling point when it comes to any pickup truck, and GMC likes to promote their capacities prominently. Both the Sierra 1500 and Limited can tow up 13,000-lbs, but the HD (Heavy Duty) model blows both out of the water with its colossal capacity of 36,000-lbs.

Besides a huge range of trim levels for each one --- 8 trims on the Sierra 1500, for example --- GMC are also competitive with the likes of Ford when it comes to engine options. To use the Sierra 1500 as an example once again, drivers can choose between 4 different engines and 2 different transmission options.

Standard powertrain is a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder unit delivering up to 310-hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. V8 engines include a 5.3L (355-hp), and a 6.2-liter (420-hp). They even offer a diesel option that delivers up to 460 lb-ft of torque. The base-level engine pairs with an 8-speed automatic, while the others pair with a 10-speed automatic.

One criticism of the Sierra is that off-road capabilities rarely come as standard as they do with models such as the Ford F-150. Drivers have to specifically buy the AT4 trim (from $65,150) to access off-road features like the 2-inch suspension lift on the Sierra 1500. The stark price difference makes it a tough call for some.