Long drives can take a toll on even the most seasoned drivers. Whether you commute daily on the highway or love taking road trips, driver fatigue remains a real concern. General Motors has created a solution that changes how you interact with your Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, or Cadillac. Super Cruise offers hands-free driving assistance that handles steering, braking, and speed control on over 600,000 miles of roads across North America.

What Is Super Cruise?

Super Cruise stands as General Motors premier hands-free driver assistance system. Unlike standard cruise control, Super Cruise takes charge of steering, braking, and speed while you travel on roads the system supports. The light bar on your steering wheel glows green when you can safely remove your hands from the wheel. A built-in Driver Attention System monitors your head and eye position to confirm you stay focused on the road ahead. When conditions change or the system needs you to take control, alerts guide you through the process.

How Does Super Cruise Work?

Super Cruise relies on several layers of advanced sensing tools working together. High-precision LiDAR map data combines with GPS signals to pinpoint your exact location on the road. Cameras detect lane markings and monitor traffic conditions around you. Radar sensors track nearby traffic and adjust your following distance from other drivers. The system processes all this data in real time, making smooth steering and braking choices that keep you centered in your lane.

To use Super Cruise, you first engage Adaptive Cruise Control using the button on your steering wheel. When you enter a road that Super Cruise supports, a white icon appears on your display. Press the Super Cruise button, and once the steering wheel light bar turns green, you can let go of the wheel. The system handles the rest while you stay alert and ready to take over when needed.

Key Features That Enhance Your Drive

Super Cruise offers several advanced features that make highway driving more relaxed. Turn Signal Lane Change lets you tap your turn signal, and the system changes lanes after checking that moving over remains safe. On select models, the system can pass slower traffic on its own through the Lane Change feature. When you tow a trailer with a properly equipped model, Super Cruise detects the added weight and increases your following gap to allow for longer stopping needs.

Google built-in works with Super Cruise on equipped models to create optimal routes. When you enter a place you want to go, Google Maps highlights roads where hands-free driving works and shows how many minutes of your trip you can drive hands-free.

Where Can You Use Super Cruise?

Super Cruise works on over 600,000 miles of roads across the United States and Canada. The network includes major highways, rural routes, and bypass roads with clear lane markings. The system does not work on city streets, roads with stop signs, or areas with traffic lights. Construction zones and tunnels also fall outside the supported road network. Before each trip, you can check the mobile app to see which parts of your route support hands-free driving.

Available Across Four Trusted Brands

GM offers Super Cruise across its family of brands, giving you plenty of choices. Chevrolet brings the feature to models like the Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, and Traverse. GMC offers Super Cruise on the Sierra, Yukon, and Acadia lineups. Buick includes the feature on the Enclave. Cadillac leads the way with Super Cruise on the CT4, CT5, Escalade, LYRIQ, OPTIQ, and VISTIQ. Each brand delivers the same hands-free driving experience tailored to your lifestyle and needs.

Experience Super Cruise for Yourself

Browse our new vehicles equipped with Super Cruise and schedule a test drive today. Contact Suburban Buick GMC of Troy to learn more about which models offer this hands-free driving feature and find the one that fits your driving habits. We look forward to helping you discover a more relaxed way to travel.