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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Specifications

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500
Starting Price:
$22,195
Estimated MPG:
15 city | 20 hwy
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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Manual

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM/Satellite
Satellite Radio:
SiriusXM

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt-adjustable

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
41.5 "
Front Leg Room:
41.3 "
Overall height:
73.6 "
Overall Length:
205.6 "
Overall Width:
80.0 "
Wheelbase:
119.0 "

Driver Seat

Power Adjustments:
6

Engine

Compression Ratio:
9.08 : 1
Displacement:
293 cu.in.
Horse Power:
302 hp
Size:
4.8 L
Vehicle Emissions:
LEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
V-8
Drive type:
rear-wheel
Engine liters:
4.8
Engine liters:
5.3
Fuel tank capacity:
26.0gal.
Horsepower:
302hp @ 5,600RPM
Horsepower:
315hp @ 5,200RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
flexible
Torque:
305 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM
Torque:
335 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Transmission:
4 speed automatic
Transmission:
6 speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
14 mpg
Highway:
19 mpg

Instrumentation

Compass:
Compass
External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
3

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Short and long arm
Rear Suspension Type:
Leaf

Tires

Diameter:
17.0"
Load Rating:
C
Prefix:
P
Profile:
70
Speed Rating:
S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Tire specific
Type:
AS
Width:
245 mm

Transmission

Automatic type:
Automatic
Number of speeds:
4

Warranty

roadside months:
60 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
4,460 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
6,400 lbs.
Payload:
1,940 lbs.
Towing Capacity:
4,700 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
17
Rim Type:
None styled steel
Width:
7.5

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bodyside moldings
Bumpers
: chrome
Door mirrors
: chrome
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 2
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: tailgate
Rear step bumper
Tailpipe finisher
: polished

Convenience Features

1-touch down
Air conditioning
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Emergency communication system
Front beverage holders
Illuminated entry
Overhead console
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
: SiriusXM
CD player
Internet access capable
MP3 decoder
Radio data system
Speakers
: 4
Wireless phone connectivity
: Bluetooth

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Compass
Delay-off headlights
Front reading lights
Fully automatic headlights
Low tire pressure warning
Oil pressure gauge
Outside temperature display
Tachometer
Variably intermittent wipers
Voltmeter

Off-Road Capability

Approach angle
: 15 deg
Departure angle
: 25 deg
Ground clearance (max)
: 340mm (13.4")
Ground clearance (min)
: 196mm (7.7")
Ramp breakover angle
: 24 deg

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: V-8
Drive type
: rear-wheel
Engine liters
: 4.8
Engine liters
: 5.3
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 14mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 19mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 26.0gal.
Horsepower
: 302hp @ 5,600RPM
Horsepower
: 315hp @ 5,200RPM
Mode select transmission
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: flexible
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 305 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM
Torque
: 335 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Transmission
: 4 speed automatic
Transmission
: 6 speed automatic
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

ABS brakes
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Perimeter/approach lights
Security system
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
: w/storage
Front seats
: bench
Max seating capacity
: 3

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 9.08 to 1
Compression ratio
: 9.90 to 1
Curb weight
: 2,023kg (4,460lbs)
Engine bore x stroke
: 96.0mm x 83.0mm (3.78" x 3.27")
Engine bore x stroke
: 96.0mm x 91.9mm (3.78" x 3.62")
Engine displacement
: 4.8 L
Engine displacement
: 5.3 L
Engine horsepower
: 302hp @ 5,600RPM
Engine horsepower
: 315hp @ 5,200RPM
Engine torque
: 305 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM
Engine torque
: 335 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
Exterior body width
: 2,031mm (80.0")
Exterior height
: 1,869mm (73.6")
Exterior length
: 5,222mm (205.6")
Front headroom
: 1,054mm (41.5")
Front hiproom
: 1,588mm (62.5")
Front legroom
: 1,049mm (41.3")
Front shoulder room
: 1,656mm (65.2")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 1
GVWR
: 2,903kg (6,400lbs)
Payload
: 880kg (1,940lbs)
Towing capacity
: 2,132kg (4,700lbs)
Towing capacity
: 3,357kg (7,400lbs)
Towing capacity
: 4,128kg (9,100lbs)
Turning radius
: 6.1m (19.8')
Wheelbase
: 3,023mm (119.0")

Suspension/Handling

Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 245/70SR17.0
Front tires
: 245/70SR17.0C
Front tires
: 265/65SR18.0
Front tires
: 265/70SR17.0
Front tires
: 275/55SR20.0
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering
Rear tires
: 245/70SR17.0
Rear tires
: 245/70SR17.0C
Rear tires
: 265/65SR18.0
Rear tires
: 265/70SR17.0
Rear tires
: 275/55SR20.0
Tires
: all-terrain
Wheel size
: 17"
Wheel size
: 18"
Wheel size
: 20"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 36 months/36,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 72 months/100,000miles
Powertrain warranty
: 60 months/100,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 60 months/100,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Bedliner
Optional
Skid plates
Optional
Tonneau cover
Optional
Trailer hitch receiver
Optional
Turn signal indicator mirrors
Optional

Convenience Features

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Optional

Entertainment Features

DVD-Audio
Optional
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Front fog lights
Optional
Rear window defroster
Optional
Trip computer
Optional

Powertrain

Block heater
Optional
Cylinder deactivation
Optional
Limited slip differential
Optional
Manual-shift auto
Optional

Seats and Trim

Power driver seat
Optional

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Optional
Sport suspension
Optional

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