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2012 GMC Sierra 3500HD Specifications

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2012 GMC Sierra 3500HD
Starting Price:
$30,595
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2012 GMC Sierra 3500HD Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Manual

Airbags

Passenger Airbag:
Cancellable
Passenger airbag deactivation:
Deactivation switch

Audio System

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

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

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

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
41.3 "
Front Leg Room:
41.3 "
Overall height:
77.4 "
Overall Length:
225.0 "
Overall Width:
95.9 "
Wheelbase:
133.7 "

Driver Seat

Heated:
Multi-level heating
Power Adjustments:
6

Engine

Compression Ratio:
9.40 : 1
Displacement:
364 cu.in.
Horse Power:
322 hp
Size:
6.0 L
Vehicle Emissions:
LEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
V-8
Drive type:
rear-wheel
Engine liters:
6.0
Engine liters:
6.6
Fuel tank capacity:
36.0gal.
Horsepower:
322hp @ 4,400RPM
Horsepower:
335hp @ 3,100RPM
Number of valves:
16
Number of valves:
32
Recommended fuel:
flexible
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
Recommended fuel:
diesel
Torque:
380 lb.-ft. @ 4,200RPM
Torque:
685 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
Transmission:
6 speed automatic

Instrumentation

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

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

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:
E
Prefix:
LT
Profile:
80
Speed Rating:
S
Type:
Highway
Width:
235 mm

Transmission

Automatic type:
Automatic
Number of speeds:
6

Warranty

roadside months:
60 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
6,185 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
13,400 lbs.
Payload:
7,215 lbs.
Towing Capacity:
9,600 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
17
Rim Type:
None steel
Width:
6.5

Windows

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

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: chrome
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 2
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: tailgate
Rear step bumper
Trailer hitch receiver
Turn signal indicator mirrors

Convenience Features

1-touch down
Air conditioning
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
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
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
Oil pressure gauge
Outside temperature display
Tachometer
Variably intermittent wipers
Voltmeter

Off-Road Capability

Ground clearance (max)
: 254mm (10.0")
Ground clearance (min)
: 224mm (8.8")

Powertrain

Compressor
: intercooled turbo
Cylinder configuration
: V-8
Drive type
: rear-wheel
Engine liters
: 6.0
Engine liters
: 6.6
Engine location
: front
Fuel tank capacity
: 36.0gal.
Horsepower
: 322hp @ 4,400RPM
Horsepower
: 335hp @ 3,100RPM
Limited slip differential
Mode select transmission
Number of valves
: 16
Number of valves
: 32
Recommended fuel
: diesel
Recommended fuel
: flexible
Recommended fuel
: regular unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4,200RPM
Torque
: 685 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
Transmission
: 6 speed automatic
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Dual front impact airbags
Ignition disable
Panic alarm
Passenger cancellable airbag
Perimeter/approach lights
Security system

Seats and Trim

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

Specs and Dimensions

Compression ratio
: 16.00 to 1
Compression ratio
: 9.40 to 1
Curb weight
: 2,805kg (6,185lbs)
Curb weight
: 2,931kg (6,462lbs)
Engine bore x stroke
: 101.6mm x 92.0mm (4.00" x 3.62")
Engine bore x stroke
: 103.0mm x 99.0mm (4.06" x 3.90")
Engine displacement
: 6.0 L
Engine displacement
: 6.6 L
Engine horsepower
: 322hp @ 4,400RPM
Engine horsepower
: 335hp @ 3,100RPM
Engine torque
: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4,200RPM
Engine torque
: 685 lb.-ft. @ 1,600RPM
Exterior body width
: 2,436mm (95.9")
Exterior height
: 1,966mm (77.4")
Exterior length
: 5,715mm (225.0")
Front headroom
: 1,049mm (41.3")
Front hiproom
: 1,532mm (60.3")
Front legroom
: 1,049mm (41.3")
Front shoulder room
: 1,656mm (65.2")
GVWR
: 5,806kg (12,800lbs)
GVWR
: 5,897kg (13,000lbs)
GVWR
: 6,078kg (13,400lbs)
Payload
: 2,966kg (6,539lbs)
Payload
: 3,273kg (7,215lbs)
Towing capacity
: 4,354kg (9,600lbs)
Towing capacity
: 5,897kg (13,000lbs)
Towing capacity
: 6,396kg (14,100lbs)
Turning radius
: 6.9m (22.8')
Wheelbase
: 3,396mm (133.7")

Suspension/Handling

Dual rear wheels
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 235/80SR17.0E
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering
Rear tires
: 235/80SR17.0E
Tires
: all-terrain
Wheel size
: 17"

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
Tonneau cover
Optional

Entertainment Features

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

Seats and Trim

Heated front seats
Optional
Power driver seat
Optional

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