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SierraGMC Tow/Haul Mode and Auto Grade Braking Explained
GMC Tow/Haul mode holds gears longer and adds grade braking on descents. Here's what each grade braking type does and how to turn it off.
GMC BrakesGMC Terrain Brake Pads and Rotors: Cost, Parts, Lifespan
GMC Terrain brake pads and rotors by generation: GM's replacement rules, parts tiers, brake fluid, the rear parking brake and the one brake recall.
GMC BrakesGMC One-Pedal Driving and Regen on Demand Explained
How One-Pedal Driving and Regen on Demand work on the GMC Sierra EV and Hummer EV: menu paths, levels, brake lights, limits and brake care.
GMC BrakesGMC Lug Nut Torque Specs by Model (Chart)
GMC lug nut torque is 140 lb-ft on most models and 100 lb-ft on the 2018-2026 Terrain. See the full chart by model and year from GMC owner's manuals.
GMC BrakesGMC Adaptive Cruise Control: How It Brakes and Why It Quits
GMC Adaptive Cruise Control uses limited braking to hold a following gap. See how it stops, resumes, and why it turns temporarily unavailable.
GMC BrakesHow to Bed In New Brake Pads and Rotors on a GMC
How to bed in new brake pads and rotors on a GMC: 6 to 10 moderate stops from 30 to 35 mph, 2 to 3 firmer stops from 40 to 45 mph, then a cool-down.
GMC BrakesGMC Brake Pedal Pulsation and Steering Shake: Causes
A pulsing pedal or shaking wheel under braking usually means uneven rotor thickness from pad deposits, not a heat-warped rotor. How to find and fix it.
GMC BrakesGMC Brake Pad Thickness Chart — When to Replace
New GMC brake pads start at about 10 to 12 mm. Plan a replacement around 3 to 4 mm and replace right away under 2 mm. Chart with symptoms by stage.
YukonGMC Yukon Trailer Brake Troubleshooting
When GMC Yukon trailer brakes are dead, weak or locking up, check the 7-way connector, fuse, gain setting and trailer magnets, in that order.
SierraGMC Sierra Trailer Brake Gain Settings — 1500 vs 2500
GMC Sierra trailer brake gain is set with GM's 20-25 mph lever test, not a chart. Here's how, and why a 2500 often runs higher gain than a 1500.
SierraGMC Sierra 1500 vs 2500 Brake Pad Differences
GMC Sierra 1500 and 2500 brake pads are not interchangeable. The heavy-duty 2500 typically uses larger rotors and calipers sized for its higher GVWR.
CanyonGMC Canyon Brake Caliper Replacement Cost & Guide
A leaking or sticking GMC Canyon caliper usually needs replacing. Expect about $300 to $900 per caliper, or $600 to $1,500 for a front-axle pair.