
GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali 2500 HD/3500 HD Owner Manual (GMNA-
Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-14632286) - 2021 - CRC - 11/19/20
Instruments and Controls
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The traction off light comes on when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has been
turned off. If Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is turned off, TCS is also turned off. To
turn TCS and ESC off and on, see
Control/Electronic Stability Control
If TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited unless
necessary to help protect the driveline from
damage. Adjust driving accordingly.
Traction Control System (TCS)/
Electronic Stability Control Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is turned on.
If the light does not come on, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the indicator
light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS
and potentially the ESC system are not fully
operational and may not assist in
maintaining control. Adjust driving
accordingly. If the condition persists, see
your dealer as soon as possible. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message may
display.
The light flashes when the TCS and/or the
ESC system is actively working.
See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
.
Trailer Sway Control Light (Uplevel
Cluster)
This light will flash when Trailer Sway
Control is active. See
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Off Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is turned on. If the light does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the
indicator light then turns off.
serviced by your dealer. If the system is
working normally, the indicator light then
turns off. This light comes on when the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is
turned off. If ESC is off, the Traction Control
System (TCS) is also off. To turn ESC off and
on, see
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
If ESC and TCS are off, the systems do not
assist in controlling the vehicle. Adjust
driving accordingly.