In a 2026 Sierra EV equipped with Regen on Demand, pull and hold the steering-wheel paddle to slow and return energy to the battery; release it to resume normal driving, or press the accelerator if the paddle brought the truck to a complete stop.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the electric 2026 Sierra EV owner-manual scope when equipped with Regen on Demand; Variable Regen behavior depends on equipment.
- Required equipment / service
- Sierra EV Elevation, AT4 and Denali equipped with Regen on Demand
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Verified for the electric 2026 Sierra EV owner-manual scope when equipped with Regen on Demand; Variable Regen behavior depends on equipment.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Drive in D and identify the Regen on Demand paddle on the back of the steering wheel.
- 02
Pull and hold the paddle toward you to add regenerative deceleration; on Variable Regen versions, pull farther for stronger slowing.
- 03
Release the paddle when you want to continue normal driving, using the brake or accelerator whenever needed.
- 04
If the truck reaches a complete stop while the paddle is held, press the accelerator to move because it will not creep after the paddle is released.
Important limits
- These steps apply only to the Electric powertrain and must not be merged with diesel, gasoline or flex-fuel Sierra braking behavior.
- Regeneration can be limited with a full or temperature-extreme battery; avoid the paddle on slippery roads and use the brake pedal for emergency braking.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the paddle produces less deceleration than expected, check battery state of charge and temperature and be prepared for blended hydraulic braking.
- ✓If the truck remains stopped after releasing the paddle, press the accelerator as specified rather than waiting for creep.
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GMC Support — How to Use Regen on Demand
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