GMC Sierra: How to Open the Hood

From time to time, you will perform basic maintenance on your car. Such tasks will require you to open the hood of your car. Opening the hood of a car should be a simple task, but if you haven’t done it before, it can be daunting. Below are the steps to open a GMC Sierra hood.

Contents

2014 – 2022 Models

  1. Open the driver’s side door of the vehicle.
  2. Locate the lever below the steering wheel. It has a picture of a car with an open hood.
  3. Pull the lever until it clicks.
  4. Outside, slide your hand under the hood from the left side, and push the lever to the right. This releases the secondary lock on the hood.
  5. Lift the hood until it stops. The hood will stay open on its own.

1999 – 2013 Models

  1. Open the driver’s side door of the vehicle.
  2. Locate the lever on the lower part of the door frame with a picture of a car with an open hood.
  3. Pull the lever until it clicks.
  4. Outside, slide your hand under the hood from the left side, and push the lever to the right. This releases the secondary lock on the hood.
  5. Lift the hood, then use the prop rod to support it.

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