The popular 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 is a powerful pickup truck capable of an amazing range of feats. This includes a truly impressive towing ability, especially with the available towing-related features and accessories. Here we’ll dive deeply into the details of the capabilities of this truck and the range of upgrades that can improve them.
Engines, Payload Capacity, And Towing Ability
Four extremely potent engines are available to power the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The first is an enhanced 2.7-liter turbo-cylinder high-output engine granting 310 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. This Sierra can tow up to 9,400 pounds and carry a payload of 2,280 pounds. The second available engine is a 5.3-liter V-8 providing 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. This engine grants the 2022 Sierra a towing rating of 11,200 pounds and a payload capability of 2,180 pounds.
The third is a 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine generating 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. This diesel engine allows the Sierra to tow up to 13,000 pounds and carry up to 1,830 pounds of cargo. The last option is a 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V-8 engine pounding out 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. It grants the 2022 Sierra a maximum towing capacity of 13,000 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 5,420 pounds.
The ProGrade Trailering System
This is the ultimate trailering upgrade for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. It is an intelligent trailering technology system that makes the hitching, towing, and unhitching process easy. Let’s take a look at the integrated tools that make this system a masterwork of GMC programming.
The MyGMC Mobile Application
Owners of the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 can use their compatible smart device to create trailer profiles, run pre-departure checks, calculate trailer loads, test trailer lights, and receive important trailer component alerts. These alerts include trailer miles, tire pressure alarms, and other towing and trailering-related factors the driver should know about.
The Smart Trailer System
The In-Command Trailer Control System allows drivers to interact with their RV or camper smart home technology from inside their 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The functions of this system vary widely based on the tech it connects to. Contact us at Vaden of Beaufort, South Carolina, to find out how this system interacts with your smart technology.
The In-Vehicle Trailering Application
The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500’s infotainment system can be enhanced with this application. It works in tandem with the smart device app and can carry out the same functions. It also adds a theft alert feature.
2022 GMC Sierra Towing Features
There are a few major features that significantly increase the safety and capability where the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500’s towing operations are concerned. Let’s see what they are and what they can do for you:
The Maximum Trailering Package
The Maximum Trailering Package increased the last engine option’s towing capacity to 13,000 pounds. It has a set of extremely useful components, including an amp alternator, a 9.76-inch axle, a 3.42 axle ratio kit, an automatic locking rear differential system, an enhanced cooling radiator, a trailer brake controller, and a handling and trailering suspension package.
The Trailering Camera Package
Trailering can involve some complicated maneuvers, especially when you’re backing up or trying to navigate a crowded space without accidental impact. The Trailering Camera Package includes a pair of side-view mirror cameras for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, substantially increasing your trailer side-view. It’s also quite helpful when navigating between lanes in heavy traffic.
The Electric Parking Brake Assist System
Towing puts a lot of pressure on trucks or SUVs, especially when they’re parked at an angle. The Electric Parking Brake Assist System automatically engages the parking brake when the 2022 Sierra 1500 is shifted into park. This completely eliminates the dreaded circumstance that sometimes arises when drivers tow and forget to engage the brake on an incline. The hitch guidance with hitch view feature setup must be engaged for this system to function.
The Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Feature
This feature combines your trailer brakes with your 2022 GMC Sierra 1500’s control systems. This means you’ll be able to engage them from the cabin just as easily as the Sierra’s own brakes. The triggering mechanism is in the center console, so it is easy to engage them and the primary brakes simultaneously in the event an emergency stop is needed. With the right trailer brakes, the load can be stopped with 20% of the normal truck brake effort. This can greatly extend the lifespan of the 2022 Sierra’s braking systems if towing is a regular occurrence.
The Traction Selection System
The Traction Selection System optimizes towing performance by interacting with the 2022 Sierra 1500’s different driving modes. It fine-tunes the StabiliTrak system, the transmission’s shift points, and the throttle mapping to maximize traction in Sport, Terrain/Off-Road, and Normal modes.
These are just a few of the incredible towing features that can enhance your experience when hauling a heavy load.
The 15-Angle Camera View System
Look no further than the powerful 2022 GMC Sierra 1500’s comprehensive camera suite for an all-around view of every towing experience. Available features and views related to this system include hitch guidance with hitch view, rear top-down view, front top-down view, standard rear camera view, front side view, bowl view, surround view, front camera view, bed view with zoom and hitch guidance, rear side view, inside trailer view, rear trailer view, rear camera monitor, transparent trailer view, and picture-in-picture side view.
You’ll never have to wonder what is going on with your trailer, boat, camper, or RV during towing with this system in place.
We at Vaden of Beaufort, South Carolina, want our customers to have the safest and most effective towing and trailering experience possible during every drive. Reach out to our service center and schedule these installations to get the most out of your 2022 GMC Sierra 1500’s towing capability. You’ll be glad you did when you experience the difference they make.
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