2010 GMC Sierra 1500
MSRP
$34,010
drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
passenger capacity
6
energuide estimate - city
15.9
energuide estimate - hwy
11.4
engine type
Gas/Ethanol V8
displacement
4.8L/293
sae net horsepower @ rpm
302 @ 5600
sae net torque @ rpm
305 @ 4600
trans type
4
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
98
wheelbase
143.5
width, max w/o mirrors
79.9
height, overall
73.7
EnerGuide Estimate City
17.77
EnerGuide Estimate Hwy
24.78
Trim Curb Weight
5286.00
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
6394
Standard Weight - Front
0
Standard Weight - Rear
0
Base Trim Weight - Front
3181.00
Base Trim Weight - Rear
2105.00
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front
3950
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear
3950
Curb Weight - Front
3181
Curb Weight - Rear
2105
Option Weight - Front
31.00
Option Weight - Rear
30.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Front
738.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Rear
1815.00
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5347.00
As Spec'd Payload
1653.00
Maximum Payload Capacity
1714.00
Cruising Range - City
1448.98
Cruising Range - Hwy
2020.94
Gross Combined Wt Rating
11000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
825
Engine Order Code
L20
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Trans Order Code
M30
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.63
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.29
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
2.69
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
145
Frame Type
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front
Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Leaf
Spring Capacity - Front
3950
Spring Capacity - Rear
3950
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front
3950
Axle Capacity - Rear
3950
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.42
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.42
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
1.38
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
1.38
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
1.42
Front Tire Order Code
QVL
Rear Tire Order Code
QVL
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Front Tire Capacity
2004
Rear Tire Capacity
2004
Spare Tire Capacity
2004
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size
Full-Size
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), On Centre
16.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
46.9
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x 1.18
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width
11.6 x 2.36
Front Head Room
41.2
Front Leg Room
41.3
Front Shoulder Room
65.2
Front Hip Room
62.5
Second Head Room
39.2
Second Leg Room
34.3
Second Shoulder Room
65.3
Second Hip Room
61.8
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
230.2
Overhang, Front
39.4
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
47.2
Front Bumper to Back of Cab
141.4
Cab to Axle
41.5
Ground to Top of Load Floor
34.0
Ground Clearance, Front
9.0
Ground Clearance, Rear
9.0
Body Length
0.00
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
78.9
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
61.5
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
62.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
50.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height
21.0
Tailgate Width
61.5
Cargo Volume
60.7
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7900.00
Curb Weight
5286.00
Reserve Axle Capacity
2553.00
Total Option Weight
61.00
Payload Weight Front
0
Payload Weight Rear
0
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7000.00
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The 2010 GMC Sierra differs only slightly from its Chevrolet Sierra sibling. The combination of engines, transmissions, cabin configurations, box lengths and chassis ratings can be daunting. The 1500 uses a 195 hp 4.3L V6, 302 hp 4.8L V8, 315 hp 5.3L V8 and 403 hp 6.2L engines, with four- or six-speed automatics depending on trim. The 2500 uses a 360 hp 6.0L V8, and can be optioned with GMC’s excellent 6.6-litre turbodiesel V8 that produces an astonishing 660-lb-ft of torque. The 3500 gets different suspension and a dually option too. Interior is either work-truck basic or leather-lined luxury, especially in Denali 1500. Sierra Hybrid uses the same technology as the Yukon Hybrid, meaning a 332-hp 6.0-litre V8 with a full battery pack that can shut off the engine at stoplights, and travel short distances on electric power alone.

 

Pros

Amazing number of combinations available

Cons

Not terribly different from Chevrolet Sierra