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Summary
The GMC Sierra offers a great deal of essential pickup truck goodness. If you're looking for more style than the Chevy Silverado offers and a bit of exclusivity, then by all means go with the GMC Sierra.Our Sierra SLE was among the smoothest, quietest, most civilized, best equipped, and most enjoyable pickup trucks we've ever driven. The GMC Sierra is a must-see if you're buying a new full-size pickup.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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2WD Regular Cab, 6.5-ft. box, SL ($16,525), SLE ($22,079); Extended Cab, 8-ft. box, SLE ($25,554), SLT ($27,104); 4WD Regular Cab, 6.5-ft. box, SL ($21,342), SLE $25,091; Extended Cab, 8-ft. box, SLE ($28,566), SLT ($30,491); C3 Extended Cab, 6.5-foot box ($38,305) |
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Engines:
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5.3-liter ohv V8 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual airbags with front passenger suppression switch, ABS |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Pontiac, Michigan; Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Sierra 1500 SLE Extended Cab ($25,254) |
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Standard Equipment:
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(SLE Extended Cab) air conditioning, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, two auxiliary rear doors, light package, tinted glass, tilt steering wheel, stainless steel road wheels, AM/FM/CD stereo, electric rear defrost, anti-theft system, overhead console, storage tray, cruise control, remote locking/security system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, folding power heated chrome mirrors |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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$5.3-liter V-8 ($800): limited-slip rear differential ($285); electrochromic rear-view mirror with compass and outside temperature display ($175); power bucket seats and floor console ($905); alloy wheels ($110); all-season P255/75R16 tires ($170) |
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Destination Charge:
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690 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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28389 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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285 @ 5200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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325 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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15/19 |
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Wheelbase:
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143.5 |
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Length/width/height:
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227.7/78.5/71.2 |
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Track, f/r:
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65.0/66.0 |
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Turning circle:
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46.6 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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41.0/61.4/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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38.4/61.5/33.7 |
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Cargo volume:
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Payload:
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1,787 |
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Towing capacity:
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7600 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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4413 |
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Tires:
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P255/75R-16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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26.0 |
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