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2011 GMC Sierra 3500HD
$29,255 - $47,685Starting MSRP



Onyx Black
Model Highlights
Transmission
HD Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Truck
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 2500 and 3500 come with a 6.0-liter V8 engine standard, though a 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V8 is available. All Sierras come with a heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2500 and 3500 can be had as either a regular, extended or crew cab,...
What’s new in the 2011 model?
For 2011, the Sierra HD line gets several updates, including greater towing and payload capacities as well as an all-new chassis. A new front bumpe...

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Exterior
Onyx Black
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Specs
Engine Order Code: L96
Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 6.0L/366
Fuel System: SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 322 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 380 @ 4200
Engine Oil Cooler: Yes
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: MYD
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: HD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
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
Clutch Size (in):
Trans Power Take Off:
Trans PTO Access:
Transfer Case Model: Magna MP1625/6
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: 1.00:1
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low: 2.69:1
Transfer Case Power Take Off:
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 125
Maximum Alternator Watts:
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 4800
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 9375
Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 3928
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 3339
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 13000
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 16000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 8500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 1275
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 8500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 2125
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 13000
Suspension Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Leaf
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): 4800
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): 9375
Axle Type - Front: Independent
Axle Type - Rear: Full-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): 4800
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): 9375
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front:
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.73
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 35
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 35
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line):
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.98 x 1.57
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.98 x 1.57
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: QQO
Rear Tire Order Code: QQO
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: LT235/80R17E
Rear Tire Size: LT235/80R17E
Spare Tire Size:
Front Tire Capacity (lbs): 2515
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): 2470
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front: - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear: - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare: - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): 17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: 16.0
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock: - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 50.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Frame Type: Hydroformed
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 36
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
Fuel Tank Location: - TBD -
Aux Fuel Tank Location:
Wheelbase (in): 167.7
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in): 259.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 95.9
Height, Overall (in): 77.9
Overhang, Front (in): 38.8
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in): 52.6
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in): 150.9
Cab to Axle (in): 56.0
Cab to End of Frame (in): - TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): 37.9
Ground to Top of Frame (in): - TBD -
Frame Width, Rear (in): - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Front (in): 9.6
Ground Clearance, Rear (in): 8.4
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in): 97.8
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in): 62.5
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 50.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 21.0
Tailgate Width (in): 61.6
Cargo Volume (ft³): 75.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³): - TBD -
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 41.3
Front Leg Room (in): 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in): 65.2
Front Hip Room (in): 60.3
Second Head Room (in): 40.6
Second Leg Room (in): 39.0
Second Shoulder Room (in): 65.2
Second Hip Room (in): 65.5
Vehicle Name: GMC Sierra 3500HD
Body Style: Crew Cab 8' Fleetside
Body Code: E63
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
Pricing
This model has 42 different trims.
MSRP
$47,685
Invoice
$44,347
Description
6.0L/366, 322 @ 4400, HD Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 42 different trims.
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Description
6.0L/366, 322 @ 4400, HD Automatic w/OD
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