2010 GMC Sierra 3500HD
MSRP
$45,035
drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
passenger capacity
6
engine type
Flex-Fuel V8
displacement
6.0L/366
sae net horsepower @ rpm
322 @ 4400
sae net torque @ rpm
380 @ 4200
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
129
wheelbase
157.5
width, max w/o mirrors
95.9
height, overall
75.9
Trim Curb Weight
6521.00
Standard Weight - Front
0
Standard Weight - Rear
0
Base Trim Weight - Front
3587.00
Base Trim Weight - Rear
2934.00
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front
4500
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear
8200
Curb Weight - Front
3587
Curb Weight - Rear
2934
Option Weight - Front
1.00
Option Weight - Rear
1.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Front
912.00
Reserve Axle Capacity - Rear
5265.00
As Spec'd Curb Weight
6523.00
As Spec'd Payload
4877.00
Maximum Payload Capacity
4879.00
Gross Combined Wt Rating
16000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
9200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1380
Engine Order Code
L96
Fuel System
SFI
Trans Order Code
MYD
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)
125
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.6
Engine Oil Cooler
Yes
Frame Type
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Leaf
Spring Capacity - Front
4800
Spring Capacity - Rear
8200
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Axle Type - Rear
Full-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front
4800
Axle Capacity - Rear
9200
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.73
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.73
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
35
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
35
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
1.34
Front Tire Order Code
QBD
Rear Tire Order Code
QBD
Spare Tire Order Code
ZBD
Front Tire Size
LT225/75R17
Rear Tire Size
LT225/75R17
Spare Tire Size
LT225/75R17
Front Tire Capacity
2280
Rear Tire Capacity
2072
Front Wheel Size
17 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 x 1.5
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 x 1.2
Front Head Room
41.3
Front Leg Room
41.3
Front Shoulder Room
65.2
Front Hip Room
62.5
Second Head Room
39.3
Second Leg Room
34.3
Second Shoulder Room
65.3
Second Hip Room
61.8
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
249.2
Overhang, Front
39.4
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
52.3
Front Bumper to Back of Cab
141.4
Cab to Axle
55.5
Ground to Top of Load Floor
35.7
Ground Clearance, Rear
9.2
Body Length
0.00
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
97.8
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
64.7
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
50.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height
21.3
Tailgate Width
61.6
Cargo Volume
75.5
Gross Axle Weight Rating
12700.00
Curb Weight
6521.00
Reserve Axle Capacity
6177.00
Total Option Weight
2.00
Payload Weight Front
0
Payload Weight Rear
0
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
11400.00
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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