2017 GMC Sierra and Sierra HD Changes (Different From the Silverado)

Gorehamj · August 17, 2016

John Goreham
Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com
8-17-2016

The 2017 GMC Sierra and Sierra HD changes are similar, but not identical to the 2017 Silverado and Silverado HD changes we detailed yesterday. You may want to pop that story open in a new window by clicking here so you can compare and contrast.

The Sierra gets almost all the same changes as the Silverado, including the addition of the 6.6-liter Duramax in the HD. There is also the eAssist model for California only, Active Aero Shutters (which are like little doors on the grill that shut at highway speeds to improve fuel economy), Low Speed Auto Braking, same two new colors, and dealer add-on options.

Here are the things that GMC's Sierra get that differ from Silverado for 2017 In One Easy List:

- 1500 Elevation Edition. Code SXL, includes (NZQ) 20" x 9" Black-painted aluminum wheels, (QT0) P275/55R20 all-season, blackwall tires on Double Cabs, (QSS) P275/55R20 all-season, blackwall tires on Crew Cabs, (TRB) body color accented grille surround, (VB5) front body-color bumper, (VT5) rear body-color bumper with corner steps and (V76) Black recovery hooks on 2WD model. Note: No changes or substitutions to the included (SXL) Elevation Edition equipment will be allowed other than a change to (RC7) P275/55R20 all-terrain, blackwall tires and or (RD3) 20" bright machined aluminum wheels, (Z82) trailering equipment and (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package are select available options.
1 - Requires Double or Crew Cab models, (PDU) SLE Value Package and exterior color: (G1K) Stone Blue Metallic, (GPA) Dark Slate Metallic, (GAZ) Summit White or (GBA) Onyx Black. Not available with: (BG9) graphite-colored rubberized-vinyl floor covering, (V22) chrome grille surround any Ship Thru code, any LPO wheels or SEO (8F2) Ornamentation Delete.

- 1500 Pickup box, delete. Code ZW9 for Regular Cab models only, includes capped fuel fill, (SFW) Back-up alarm calibration, rear bumper delete, spare tire delete and spare tire carrier delete. If equipped, deletes capless fuel fill, (Z82) trailering equipment, (A91) remote locking tailgate, (A60) locking tailgate, (PPA) EZ-Lift and Lower tailgate and (SAF) tire carrier lock.

1 - Requires T*15903, (RC5) LT265/70R17C all-terrain, blackwall tires and (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Not available with (UF2) LED cargo box lighting, (UVC) Rear Vision Camera, (CGN) spray-on bed liner, (CTD) cargo tie downs, (FHS) E85 FlexFuel capable engine, (VJH) rear chrome bumper, the following LPOs, (5JY, VBR, VXJ, VPB, VQK, VQT, VRV, S6V, VPB OR VZX) or the following SEO options (5Z4 and 9G3).
2 - Requires T*15903, (RC5) LT265/70R17C all-terrain, blackwall tires and (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Deletes (UF2) LED cargo box lighting and (UVC) Rear Vision Camera. Not available with (UF2) LED cargo box lighting, (UVC) Rear Vision Camera, (CGN) spray-on bed liner, (CTD) cargo tie downs, (FHS) E85 FlexFuel capable engine, (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package, (Y86) Enhanced Driver Alert Package, (VJH) rear chrome bumper, the following LPOs, (5JY, VBR, VXJ, VQK, VQT, VRV, S6V, VPB OR VZX) or the following SEO options (5Z4 and 9G3).

- 1500 and 2500 HD Teen Driver mode. Reference Code TDM A configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report gives you information on your teen's driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver

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bwlaqua · August 18, 2016

Still no 4.5L Duramax. Its probably sitting on a shelf in a warehouse rusting away.☹️

Daryl Z71 · August 18, 2016

Still no 4.5L Duramax. Its probably sitting on a shelf in a warehouse rusting away.☹️

Nah, someone bought it on Ebay. Haha!

WilliamBos · August 18, 2016

I wish you could order a new 'Glider' 2500HD. I'd add a 6.6L Cat I6.

AvalancheZ71 · August 18, 2016

Elevation Edition for the GMC sounds a lot like Alaska Edition for the Chevy. And not sure why the Teen Driver mode wouldn't also be available on the Chevy. Seems like the options are not really any different.