2010 GMC Sierra 1500
MSRP
$56,605
drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
17.8
energuide estimate - hwy
10.7
engine type
Gas/Ethanol V8
displacement
6.2L/378
sae net horsepower @ rpm
403 @ 5700
sae net torque @ rpm
417 @ 4300
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
98
wheelbase
143.5
width, max w/o mirrors
79.9
height, overall
74.0
EnerGuide Estimate City
15.87
EnerGuide Estimate Hwy
26.40
Trim Curb Weight
5345.00
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
6716
Standard Weight - Front
0
Standard Weight - Rear
0
Base Trim Weight - Front
3163.00
Base Trim Weight - Rear
2182.00
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front
3950
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear
3950
Curb Weight - Front
3163
Curb Weight - Rear
2182
Option Weight - Front
26.00
Option Weight - Rear
20.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Front
761.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Rear
1748.00
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5391.00
As Spec'd Payload
1609.00
Maximum Payload Capacity
1655.00
Cruising Range - City
1294.31
Cruising Range - Hwy
2153.15
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
9300
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1395
Engine Order Code
L9H
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Trans Order Code
MYC
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.03
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.36
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.15
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.06
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 - Rear
3950
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Rear
3950
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.42
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.42
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
1.42
Front Tire Order Code
QSS
Rear Tire Order Code
QSS
Front Tire Size
P275/55R20
Rear Tire Size
P275/55R20
Front Tire Capacity
2044
Rear Tire Capacity
2244
Spare Tire Capacity
2244
Front Wheel Size
20 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Size
Full-Size
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), On Centre
16.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
47.2
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x 1.18
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.5 x 0.79
Front Head Room
41.2
Front Leg Room
41.3
Front Shoulder Room
65.2
Front Hip Room
64.3
Second Head Room
40.5
Second Leg Room
39.0
Second Shoulder Room
65.1
Second Hip Room
65.4
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
230.0
Overhang, Front
39.4
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
47.2
Front Bumper to Back of Cab
148.9
Cab to Axle
32.0
Ground to Top of Load Floor
33.8
Ground Clearance, Front
9.0
Ground Clearance, Rear
9.0
Body Length
0.00
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
69.3
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
53.2
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7900.00
Curb Weight
5345.00
Reserve Axle Capacity
2509.00
Total Option Weight
46.00
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