Under the Hood
Mechanical features include:
185-horsepower, 2.9-liter inline-four-cylinder with aluminum block and
cylinder head, dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder that makes
190 pounds-feet of torque
242-hp, 3.7-liter inline-five-cylinder with aluminum block and cylinder head and
dual overhead camshafts that makes 242 pounds-feet of torque
300-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 with aluminum block and cylinder head and two valves per
cylinder that makes 320 pounds-feet of torque; variable valve timing is new for
2010, primarily for improved emissions
Five-speed manual (standard on four-cylinder models)
Four-speed automatic (standard on inline-five-cylinder and V-8, optional on
four-cylinder models)
See also:
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local govern ...
New for 2011
The Sierra Hybrid gets GM's OnStar 9.0 telematics system that GM says
provides better voice recognition. GM also said they have worked to cut down on
the amount of wind noise occupants hear. ...
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating.
There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument panel cluster.
See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5‑1 ...





