Body style: Truck
Segment: Heavy Duty Pickup
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
GMC introduced a new generation of heavy-duty pickups in 2008, trying to keep its flag up despite the 2007 – 2009 world financial recession.
General Motors made the 3500HD lineup in a few body shapes, but some were addressed to the professionals. It was the heaviest truck before a CDL license was required and provided all the needs for a family. The Crew Cab version provided plenty of room on the rear seats to be used by a family of five going on a cross-country trip with a trailer in the back.
GM built the 3500HD version for work, and it showed it. Its front fascia was tall, fitted with big squared headlights and corner-mounted turn signals. Depending on the trim option, the front bumper was black, body-colored, or chromed. The Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab featured four regular-sized doors. Thanks to the side aluminum steps, it was easier for children to climb inside. GM built the four-door Sierra, with only one bed option, unlike its shorter-cabin brothers, which were available with a long or a short loading area.
Inside, GMC offered an option for a bench at the front, while most trim levels provided two buckets for the driver and side passenger and a bench for three in the back. The carmaker took its inspiration for the upper trim level (and some parts) from Cadillac and installed wood trims and powerful sound systems.
GMC claimed that the most demanded version was the diesel version with its 6.6-liter Duramax unit that came with enough torque to pull a house and, thanks to the engine braking system, it saved the brake pads. All engine versions sent their power to the rear or all four wheels. But that was mostly for the entire 3500HD range.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 6AT (360 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5967 cm3 |
Power: | 268 KW @ 5400 RPM 364 HP @ 5400 RPM 359 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 380 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 515 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 25.9 gallons (98.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | LT265/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 258.7 in (6571 mm) |
Width: | 95.9 in (2436 mm) |
Height: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68.6/66 in (1,742/1,676 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 167 in (4242 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 76.6 cuFT (2169 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.41 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 6027 lbs (2734 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 9800 lbs (4445 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 13.5 mpg US (17.4 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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U.S. Spec |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.6L V8 6AT (365 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6599 cm3 |
Power: | 272 KW @ 5400 RPM 370 HP @ 5400 RPM 365 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 660 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 895 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 25.9 gallons (98.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | LT265/75R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 258.7 in (6571 mm) |
Width: | 95.9 in (2436 mm) |
Height: | 76 in (1930 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68.6/66 in (1,742/1,676 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 167 in (4242 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.1 in (231 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 76.6 cuFT (2169 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.41 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 6678 lbs (3029 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 9800 lbs (4445 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
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U.S. Spec |