Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a GMC Sierra that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this content page we will explain how to tow a GMC Sierra, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will check out the rules to stick to when towing a GMC Sierra, then how to tow a GMC Sierra yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an GMC Sierra

It is in fact possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a GMC Sierra you will have to stick to some rules. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your GMC Sierra may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate possible problems and the towed car may enter the first one

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  • Limit yourself to short distance journeys. If you have to travel several dozen kilometres, it is better to call a breakdown service.
  • When towing, try to be certain that the GMC Sierra and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the GMC Sierra being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first vehicle so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a GMC Sierra by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic protocols for safely towing a GMC Sierra, we will present you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your GMC Sierra, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an incident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing vehicle. It will be better to buy a towing bar.

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  • You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your GMC Sierra, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
  • Examine that you have two towing rings on the automobiles, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the GMC Sierra to be towed.

These are the restrictions to stick to if you want to tow your GMC Sierra. However remember that this solution should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we advise you to examine the following section.

Have your GMC Sierra towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your GMC Sierra in good conditions, it keeps the most rational resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. Here are the details to verify on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:

  • That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is matching with the mileage shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the concerns you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your GMC Sierra in good conditions.

If you want more tutorials on the GMC Sierra, go to our GMC Sierra category.