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GMC Sierra 3500HD

EPA MPG: NA
Average Retail Price
$ NA

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First Take
The Sierra HD heavy-duty trucks are designed for heavy towing and hauling, not ride comfort and handling. Our tested 397-hp, 6.6-liter turbodiesel produced a whopping 765 foot-pounds of torque and could haul close to a 2,500-pound payload in the Silverado 2500. The diesel is punchy but noisy, and the Allison-made six-speed automatic is smooth. Braking and handling capabilities come close to matching the half-ton versions. Handling is not agile but has a modicum of responsiveness that other HD trucks don't provide. Reliability of the turbodiesel version is below average. ESC is standard on some extended- and crew-cab models.

2013 Pickup trucks Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

GMC vs. Other New Car Brands

GMC vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

2013 Full-sized pickup trucks Ratings

$ NA
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EPA MPG NA
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$11,375 - $14,600
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EPA MPG 17 mpg
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$6,975 - $13,600
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EPA MPG 16 mpg
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$ NA
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EPA MPG NA
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$ NA
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Features & Specs
Body Style
    extended cab
    regular cab
    crew cab
Seating
3 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
4WD, Rear
Engines Available
  • 6-liter V8 (360 hp)
  • 6.6-liter V8 turbodiesel (397 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 6-speed automatic
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History
2020-
Current Generation

The redesigned, next-generation Sierra HD's exterior is more visually distinguished from the Sierra 1500. Aside from its roof, which is shared with the light-duty Sierra, all other visible elements are unique to the work-focused HD truck. The standard engine is a 401-hp, 6.6-liter V8 with a six-speed transmission. A 445-hp, 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 engine with a 10-speed transmission is also available. The new truck is 10 inches longer than the previous one, which translates to more legroom. GM claims that the new HD, when properly equipped, can tow up to 35,500 pounds. Available safety features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning.

2015-2019
2015 Redesign Year

The HD Sierra and its twin the Chevrolet Silverado HD are designed for heavy towing and hauling. The 6.0-liter V8 and 6.6-liter turbodiesel, both mated to a six-speed automatic, carried over on the 2015 redesign. There is also a natural gas (CNG) version of the 6.0-liter V8. GM said that the new cabs and interiors provide increased space and comfort, with extensive storage space. The Sierra 3500HD is available with head-curtain and seat-mounted side airbags. Braking and handling capabilities on the outgoing HD Sierra come close to those of the Sierra 1500. Handling is not agile but has a modicum of responsiveness that other three-quarter-ton trucks don't provide, but it rides more stiffly than the Sierra 1500. Beginning with the 2016 model year, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities are added to the infotainment system.


2011-2014
2011 Redesign Year

These trucks are much stiffer and ride less comfortably than the standard Sierra 1500 (1/2 ton). They are designed for hard work and a 3/4 ton capacity. The ride is bouncy but the available engines include a relatively refined, Isuzu-developed 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 and a huge 8.1-liter, 340-hp V8. There is a 6.0-liter V8 in addition to the 6.6-liter V8 turbodiesel. The six-speed Allison transmission is very smooth.

2007-2010
2007 Redesign Year

These trucks are much stiffer and ride less comfortably than the standard Sierra 1500 (1/2 ton). They are designed for hard work and a 3/4 ton capacity. The ride is bouncy but the available engines include a relatively refined, Isuzu-developed 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 and a huge 8.1-liter, 340-hp V8. The 2007 redesign brought a new 6.0-liter V8 in addition to the older 6.6-liter V8 turbodiesel. The six-speed Allison transmission is very smooth.