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On the 2017 GMC HD Build Web Site

 

Digital Steering Assist Oprtion

Requires Double Cab models and (L5P) Duramax® 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine or Crew Cab models. Provides ease of handling, stability at highway speeds, maneuverability at low speeds and excellent feel and response.

 

What is this ?

 

Do the 2017 2500 6.0's already have this ?

 

 

Changing Digital Steering Assist requires you to choose one of the following:
Add
6" rectangular chromed tubular, assist steps $750
Provides a step up when entering your Sierra.
4" chrome round assist steps $685
Provide a step up when entering your Sierra.
6" Black rectangular assist step $700
These assist steps make it easier for you and your passengers to get in and out of your truck. They feature:
  • Textured step pads to help provide a secure footing
  • Black powder-coat finish for excellent corrosion protection
4" Black round assist steps $630

These assist steps make it easier for you and your passengers to get in and out of your truck. They feature:

  • Textured step pads to help provide a secure footing
  • Black powder-coat finish for excellent corrosion protection

 

http://www.gmc.com/trucks/sierra-2500hd-pickup-truck/build-and-price.html#/config

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revrnd Senior Enthusiast

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Looking at the 2017 Sierra HD brochure it says the option req's the double or crew cab. Not available on the Sierra trim, but on all other trim levels. No mention of it being standard on the regular cabs,

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2016 6.0's have them already

Quoting the 2016 Chev brochure (in front of me):

Silverado HD LT enhances Silverado HD WT features with:

 

"Digital Steering Assist (Double Cab and Crew Cab)"

 

No footnotes to the feature.

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On the 2017 GMC HD Build Web Site

 

Digital Steering Assist Oprtion

Requires Double Cab models and (L5P) Duramax® 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine or Crew Cab models. Provides ease of handling, stability at highway speeds, maneuverability at low speeds and excellent feel and response.

 

What is this ?

 

Do the 2017 2500 6.0's already have this ?

 

 

Changing Digital Steering Assist requires you to choose one of the following:
Add
6" rectangular chromed tubular, assist steps $750
Provides a step up when entering your Sierra.
4" chrome round assist steps $685
Provide a step up when entering your Sierra.
6" Black rectangular assist step $700
These assist steps make it easier for you and your passengers to get in and out of your truck. They feature:
  • Textured step pads to help provide a secure footing
  • Black powder-coat finish for excellent corrosion protection
4" Black round assist steps $630

These assist steps make it easier for you and your passengers to get in and out of your truck. They feature:

  • Textured step pads to help provide a secure footing
  • Black powder-coat finish for excellent corrosion protection

 

http://www.gmc.com/trucks/sierra-2500hd-pickup-truck/build-and-price.html#/config

Looking at the link you posted:

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It would appear that the trim info is generic & that if you want the SLE w/ the Digital Assist, you need a Crew or double. If you can wait until Tues', I'll let you know what comes w/ my regular cab LT.

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redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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On the 2017 GMC HD Build Web Site

 

Digital Steering Assist Oprtion

Requires Double Cab models and (L5P) Duramax® 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine or Crew Cab models. Provides ease of handling, stability at highway speeds, maneuverability at low speeds and excellent feel and response.

 

What is this ?

 

Do the 2017 2500 6.0's already have this ?

 

 

http://www.gmc.com/trucks/sierra-2500hd-pickup-truck/build-and-price.html#/config

 

Here's what it does:

http://www.gmc.com/gmc-life/trucks/five-advantages-of-2016-sierra-hd-digital-steering-assist-system.html

 

 

Depends on cab and trim.

currently it looks like it's:

- Not available on base trim.

- Not available with reg cab

- If double cab, only comes with duramax

- If crew cab engine doesn't matter.

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Digital Steering Assist is Duramax only with double cab and all engines crew cab, SLE trim and higher.

 

The link redwngr posted explains it the best.

 

so the HD 6.0 2016 and up has it already ?

 

Is this the steering issue people here are having some problems with ?

 

and why would it involve running board choices ?

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so the HD 6.0 2016 and up has it already ?

 

Is this the steering issue people here are having some problems with ?

 

and why would it involve running board choices ?

 

Nothing to do with running boards that I can see. Just a build and price anomaly. Yes 2016+up. There is a gearbox preload issue that GM has a fix for on steering concerns for 2016 trucks with the digital assist.

 

I can say, I got in a 2016 Duramax crew the other night here at work (had to move it on the lot). It steered like a Chevy Cruze. Couldn't even tell there was a 1000lbs engine up front.

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I can say, I got in a 2016 Duramax crew the other night here at work (had to move it on the lot). It steered like a Chevy Cruze. Couldn't even tell there was a 1000lbs engine up front.

 

 

Is that a good thing ? or a bad thing ?

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Is that a good thing ? or a bad thing ?

 

 

Parking lot maneuvering is good yes. Didn't have a chance to take it on the highway to see the steering feel. I thought it was quite nice for low speeds though. Would be great for those with weight on the front (dmax, plow, etc.).

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I've driven my brother's '16 2500HD crew w/ the Dmax & compared to his '05 (same est up), yes the steering does feel much lighter @ speeds up to 50 mph.

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Did you notice the increased feedback? I was pulling out of our neighborhood the other day and passenger tire dropped into a low spot/drain and the wheel jerked to the right. I would think the assist would also dampen those types of things. Just caught me of guard. Hope I am not experiencing the steering issue others are talking of. I only have 1500 miles on her.

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so the HD 6.0 2016 and up has it already ?

 

Is this the steering issue people here are having some problems with ?

 

and why would it involve running board choices ?

If the truck is a regular cab 6L, no.

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