GMC Sierra Quiz
In Brief

Four-Wheel Drive

In this manual: In Brief
Introduction — 6In Brief — 46Seats and Restraints — 48Storage — 7Instruments and Controls — 75Lighting — 22Infotainment System — 22Climate Controls — 7Driving and Operating — 77Vehicle Care — 79Service and Maintenance — 26Technical Data — 8Customer Information — 25OnStar — 25Keys, Doors, and Windows — 38
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If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction.

Transfer Case Buttons

The vehicle will have one of these three styles of transfer case controls. Use these controls to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes.

GMS Sierra: Four-Wheel Drive. Manual Transfer Case

This transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of the driver.

GMS Sierra: Four-Wheel Drive. Electronic Transfer Case

This transfer case knob is located next to the steering column.

GMS Sierra: Four-Wheel Drive. Automatic Transfer Case

This transfer case knob is located next to the steering column.

Each transfer case design offers different drive options. The list below describes the different drive options that may be available.

2 GMS Sierra: Four-Wheel Drive. AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations.

Test yourself

A quick GMC Sierra quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.