GMC Driver Assist Features

GMC produces vehicles with some of the most advanced technologies. As a result, your GMC truck or SUV offers exceptional driving dynamics and outstanding safety features. Every year, GMC improves these technologies and adds new ones to the mix. However, all these changes can be challenging for shoppers to keep on top of. Therefore, we had our GMC technology and safety experts explain the latest driving features, how they work, and their benefits.

GMC Pro Safety Driver-Assist Package

Meadowland GMC understands drivers’ concerns regarding safety features when purchasing a new SUV or truck. The GMC Pro Safety system offers a suite of driver-assist features in one convenient package. You can find this suite available on 2021 and newer GMC models, such as the GMC Terrain. These driver-assist features are explored below.

Forward Collision Alert

This system uses a combination of cameras and radar to scan the road for possible obstacles. The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system alerts you when it detects a potential front-end collision with a vehicle, so you have time to act. The FCA system also provides tailgating alerts if it detects you are too close to the car ahead.

Automatic Emergency Braking

The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system works with the FCA. The AEB system works at speeds under 50 mph and activates when you respond too slowly to an FCA. Sensors calculate your speed and distance from the vehicle in front and determine whether to apply emergency brake support. Even when braking hard, the AEB can provide additional hard braking to help mitigate or avoid a possible collision.

Lane Keep Assist With Lane Departure Warning

These technologies employ sensors that track your GMC when traveling within marked lanes. The sensors detect unintentional drifts and provide a gentle steering correction to alert you. If necessary, you can receive additional alerts to help you steer safely back to your lane. These systems don’t activate when using your turn signal.

Following Distance Indicator

Your Following Distance Indicator calculates your gap to the vehicle ahead in seconds, allowing you to maintain a safe distance. In addition, this system feeds data to your FCA to provide you with tailgating alerts.

Front Pedestrian Braking

Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) uses similar technology to the FCA to scan for pedestrian traffic. The FPB works at speeds below 50 mph in the daytime, though it has limited performance at night and in low-visibility conditions. The FPB system sends an alert when it detects a pedestrian in your vehicle’s path. Failure to react to the alert activates emergency braking to avoid or lessen the severity of an impact.

IntelliBeam Headlights

IntelliBeam automatically toggles your high/low beams when it detects an oncoming vehicle and when you approach a car from behind.

GMC Pro Safety Plus Driver-Assist Package

You’ll find this package on most GMC SUVs, such as the GMC Yukon. This package comes with all the systems listed above, plus the following:

Lane Change Alert With Side Blind Zone Alert

These systems use sensors to monitor your side blind zones to give you eyes where you usually can’t see. They then alert you with visual cues when a vehicle quickly approaches or occupies your blind spots, so you change lanes with confidence.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

When backing up, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert system scans either side of your GMC and sends an alert when it detects approaching traffic from either side, so you can back up confidently in busy parking lots.

Rear Park Assist

The Rear Park Assist system provides distance alerts to detected objects when driving in reverse. The alerts increase as you get closer to the object in your path, helping you avoid a potential collision.

GMC Camera Systems

Modern technology allows the creative use of cameras in vehicles to provide better views around your truck or SUV. Many of these camera views come standard, and some come with option packages.

High-Definition Rear Vision Camera

This camera projects a live HD video feed directly behind your vehicle to your center stack display and includes dynamic grid lines to help with direction and distance to objects in your path. The system works at low speeds when in reverse.

High-Definition Surround Vision

GMC’s High-Definition Surround Vision system uses multiple cameras to render a three-dimensional overhead view surrounding your vehicle. This camera system can help you navigate tight parking spaces or challenging off-road obstacles.

Hitch Guidance With Hitch View

Anyone who tows a trailer will tell you backing up presents one of the most significant challenges, particularly when hitching up. You no longer need a spotter to direct your GMC Sierra 1500 to your trailer if you have Hitch Guidance with Hitch View. This camera system provides video to your center display screen, with dynamic grid lines to help you line up your hitch. Activate the Hitch View to view a close-up video for your final approach.

Once you start driving, you can activate the system to provide a view of your trailer. This view can help tow larger loads with your Sierra 2500 pickup.

Rear Camera Mirror

This system turns your mirror into a video screen using cameras facing behind you to project a more expansive angle view to your rearview mirror. You can toggle back and forth between the camera and the traditional mirror with the touch of a button.

Rear Seat Reminder

Rear Seat Reminder comes standard on most GMC vehicles. The system activates when a rear door opens and closes within 10 minutes of your car starting. Then, when you finish your trip and shut off your vehicle, the system alerts you, reminding you to check the rear seat. You’ll never forget anything in the back seat again.

Teen Driver Technology

You can help your teen driver learn safe driving habits with this available technology. The system allows you to set speed alerts, speed limits, and audio levels. Your GMC driver-assist systems default to On when you activate Teen Driver, and the vehicle won’t start until all passengers fasten their seatbelts.

Current GMC technology offers an elevated driving experience like never before. We invite you to shop our inventory online if you’re interested in upgrading your commute with a new GMC equipped with this technology. Or, if you prefer a personal demonstration, you can visit our Carmel dealership on Route 6 at any time.

Photo Credits: 2019 Sierra Razorback Stainless by Truck Hardware is licensed with CC BY 2.0

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