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Tilt and telescoping steering column??

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in 2020-2026 Silverado HD & Sierra HD

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The 2019 Sierra HD had a manual tilt lever and telescoping lever on the left side of the steering column.  The 2020 Sierra HD has one (1) manual lever, for both functions, on the underneath side of the steering column.  The one lever, with dual functions,  is hard to locate and not user friendly?   

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ShotgunZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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I've had both on GM and Ford trucks/suvs. Honestly, the manual tilt and telescopic steering wheels have more range than the electronic ones. 

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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2 hours ago, Powell said:

The 2019 Sierra HD Denali had electronic tilt and telescoping steering column but the 2020 has is manual.  GMC doesn't offer the electronic, why the change?  The manual version is hard to locate and not user friendly?    

Not trying to be argumentative, but are you sure you 2019HD Denali was electric tilt/telescope? 

 

I'm only curious because my 18 HD Denali doesn't have it, so I got  curious and looked in the 18/19 order guides and can't find it there. 

 

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Senior Enthusiast,

Thank you for pointing out my mistake.  To my knowledge the Sierra has never had a electronic tilt/telescoping steering wheel.  I should have made my statement clearer.  I was thinking about my other vehicle that does have the electronics.  It might be nice if GM would offer electronic tilt and telescoping in the Sierra. 

Thanks again. 

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, Powell said:

Senior Enthusiast,

Thank you for pointing out my mistake.  To my knowledge the Sierra has never had a electronic tilt/telescoping steering wheel.  I should have made my statement clearer.  I was thinking about my other vehicle that does have the electronics.  It might be nice if GM would offer electronic tilt and telescoping in the Sierra. 

Thanks again. 

No problem, I thought maybe I was missing something. 

 

Wife has GM vehicle with the electric tilt/telescope.

I prefer the tilt as it is in the truck -- but I do find the trucks telescope annoying.  Fortunately I rarely use the telescope. 

Tilt gets used almost every trip.

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shadow gray 2020 hd Enthusiast

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My 2020hd is supposed to have manual tilt and telescoping wheel, however to this point with the lever under the wheel I have not been able to get it to telescope in or out at all.  

Dunn Senior Enthusiast

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I have an LT and mine does.....in and out, up or down

 

i do prefer the wheel move independently of column like my tundra did

shadow gray 2020 hd Enthusiast

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11 hours ago, Dunn said:

I have an LT and mine does.....in and out, up or down

How much does it telescope? 

 

There is no movement in or out on my wheel with the lever down.  

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On 9/15/2020 at 4:29 AM, shadow gray 2020 hd said:

How much does it telescope? 

 

There is no movement in or out on my wheel with the lever down.  

idk probably 3 inches or so.....i am on taller side so i need that wheel to come closer to me....my 2019 RST was exactly same setup.....i would take it to service....idk if custom or WT trims get it but be stupid if they didnt.....i believe you have an LT though ?

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9 hours ago, Dunn said:

i believe you have an LT though ?

Yes, an lt.  Have the allstar edition and convenience package 2 as well.  It listed on the packages that the truck is supposed to have tilt and telescoping wheel.  I am 6'2", would be nice if it worked, but I am getting maybe a 1/4 inch at most, I don't want to put more force on the wheel than I have tried already.  

gearheadesw Senior Enthusiast

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My LT has the manual tilt telescope with the lever under the steering wheel. I also have like 2-3 inches of telescope movement, sounds like something might be binding up on you?

Whoops, wrong forum, I’ve got a’17. 

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Dunn Senior Enthusiast

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it should work....take it to dealer

 

i dont think you even have to have any pkg for telescoping wheel.....standard it should work on LT

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shadow gray 2020 hd Enthusiast

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Looked underneath it and see no reason why it should not be working.  The tilt function works fine.  Will definitely be taking it in to a dealership as soon as I get a chance to.  

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