GMC adds magnetic ride control to Sierra Denali for 2015

General Motors is adding its advanced magnetic ride control (MRC) suspension system to its GMC Sierra Denali lineup for the 2015 model year. The 2015 GMC Sierra Denali will be the first-ever full-size pickup truck to use the electronically controlled damping system.

Similar to the suspension system already used in the Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CTS Vsport, the MRC destined for the 2015 Sierra Denali works by using fluid-filled shocks that can change their viscosity based on magnetic charge. Those changes are dictated by sensors that read the road surface every millisecond.

“With magnetic ride control, the 2015 Sierra Denali delivers a smoother, more confident driving experience without sacrificing the capabilities customers expect from a GMC truck,” said Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer. “The responsiveness of the system makes this full-size truck feel and drive like a luxury vehicle – and one that’s more comfortable on long trips, especially when trailering.”

Magnetic ride control will be standard on all half-ton 2015 Sierra Denali models. The GMC Sierra 1500 was all-new for the 2014 model year.