Tow mode

Asked by GuroOman Oct 28, 2017 at 03:32 PM about the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Base

Question type: General

I have a 2016 GMC Sierra 6.2.  I tow my RV (around
1650 of) for 5 to 6 hours twice a month.

Is it better I drive the car with the tow mode on or
off?  What is better for the car!

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Bob answered 7 years ago

When towing or hauling a heavy load use the tow mode. In normal driving turn it off. Refer to the owner's manual for more information.

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mikeatpriestlake answered 7 years ago

Bob is right, when towing use tow mode. It changes the shift pattern of the transmission so that the tranny doesn't work so hard.

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Bob answered 7 years ago

The tow mode will help keep the transmission cooler and a cool transmission is a happy transmission. Heat is the enemy of transmissions.

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