2011 GMC Sierra HD

Your biggest challenges call for a truck engineered to the highest standards. That's why GMC Sierra refuses to compromise. We design more efficiency, capability and choice into it, to help you get more out of it. That's why GMC was the first to offer a two-mode hybrid for the best fuel economy of any full-size pickup.1It's why sierra offers the widest selection of v-8 power and up to 10,700 lbs of trailering capacity.2 You expect these achievements from engineers who never say never. It's why Sierra can finish the jobs that other trucks start.

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  • 1 EPA-estimated 20 city/23 hwy. Based on GM 2010 Large Pickup segment.
  • 2 Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for details.

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Specifications

MODELS

Regular Cab Long Box: 2500HD 2WD/4x4 and 3500HD Single Rear Wheel (SRW)/Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) 2WD/4x4
Extended Cab Standard Box: 2500HD 2WD/4x4
Extended Cab Long Box: 2500HD 2WD/4x4 and 3500HD SRW/DRW 2WD/4x4
Crew Cab Standard Box: 2500HD 2WD/4x4 and 3500HD SRW 2WD/4x4
Crew Cab Long Box: 2500HD 2WD/4x4 and 3500HD SRW/DRW 2WD/4x4

EXTERIOR FEATURES

  SIERRA HD WT SIERRA HD SLE SIERRA HD SLT5
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist5 Not Available Optional6 Optional6

ENGINES/CHASSIS FEATURES

  SIERRA HD WT SIERRA HD SLE SIERRA HD SLT5
Vortec 6.0L V8, with 360 hp (322 hp with box delete and on 3500HD models) and 380 lb.-ft. of torque Standard Standard Standard
Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, with 397 hp and 765 lb.-ft. of torque7 (335 hp and 685 lb.-ft. of torque with box delete) Optional Optional Optional
Automatic locking rear differential Optional8 Optional8 Standard
Exhaust brake9 Optional Optional Optional
Oil cooler, engine: heavy-duty, external Standard Standard Standard
Oil cooler, transmission: auxiliary, heavy-duty, external Standard Standard Standard
Skid Plate Package: frame-mounted shield protecting front underbody, oil pan, differential case and transfer case (requires 4x4 on WT models) Optional Optional10 Optional10
Snow Plow Prep Package: 10-amp power for backup and roof emergency light, high-flow front bumper, Skid Plate Package and electrical relays (4x4 models only; see dealer for additional ordering information) Optional Optional Optional
Handling/Trailering suspension Standard Standard Standard
Z71 Off-Road suspension: 36mm shock absorbers, off-road jounce bumpers, automatic locking rear differential, Skid Plate Package and Z71 decals on rear-quarter panels (SRW models only) Not Available Optional11 Optional
Trailering Package: trailer hitch platform, seven-wire harness, automatic locking rear differential, integrated trailer brake controller Optional Optional Standard
Manual shift-on-the-fly transfer case (4x4 models only) Standard Not Available Not Available
Electronic shift transfer case (4x4 models only) Not Available Standard Standard
Six-speed automatic transmission, with Tow/Haul mode12 Standard Standard Standard
Allison® 1000 Series, six-speed automatic transmission; with engine-grade braking and Tow/Haul mode9 Optional Optional Optional

SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES

  SIERRA HD WT SIERRA HD SLE SIERRA HD SLT5
Driver and right-front passenger frontal air bags13 Standard Standard Standard
Head-curtain side-impact air bags13 (2500HD) Optional Optional Optional
Seat-mounted side-impact air bags13 for thorax and pelvic protection (2500HD) Optional Optional Optional
Four-wheel antilock disc brakes Standard Standard Standard
OnStar®:14Directions & Connections® Plan for the first six months Optional Standard Standard
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System (SRW models only) Standard Standard Standard
Integrated trailer brake controller11 Optional Optional Standard

INTERIOR FEATURES

  SIERRA HD WT SIERRA HD SLE SIERRA HD SLT5
Air conditioning: manual Standard Standard Not Available
Air conditioning: automatic, dual-zone Not Available Optional5,15 Standard
Rearview camera system (display in rearview mirror or nav screen if equipped) Not Available Optional16 Optional17
Power sunroof Not Available Not Available Optional16
Power, rear access door windows18 Not Available Standard Standard
Power-sliding rear window5,19 Not Available Optional Optional

SEATING

  SIERRA HD WT SIERRA HD SLE SIERRA HD SLT5
Vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench seat with recliners Standard Not Available Not Available
Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench seat with recliners Optional Not Available Not Available
Premium Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with recliners, center armrest with storage and lockable underseat storage (also available with Custom Leather-appointed trim) Not Available Optional Not Available
Premium Cloth reclining, six-way power-adjustable front bucket seats (also available with Custom Leather-appointed trim) Not Available Optional5 Not Available
Custom Leather-appointed, reclining, heated, 10-way power-adjustable front bucket seats Not Available Not Available Standard

AUDIO SYSTEMS

  SIERRA HD WT SIERRA HD SLE SIERRA HD SLT5
AM/FM stereo Standard20 Not Available Not Available
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player Optional Standard Not Available
AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player and USB port21 Not Available Optional15 Standard
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six-disc CD/MP3 player and USB port21 Not Available Optional Optional
Bluetooth® wireless technology22 for select phones Optional23 Optional24 Standard
Bose® speaker system Not Available Optional25 Standard
Rear-seat DVD entertainment system26 Not Available Not Available Optional
Touch-screen navigation radio27 with CD/MP3 player Not Available Optional28 Optional
Touch-screen navigation radio27 with CD/MP3/DVD player29 Not Available Not Available Optional30
XM Radio:31 with three trial months Optional Standard Standard
XM NavTraffic:32 with three trial months Not Available Optional Optional

WHEELS

  SIERRA HD WT SIERRA HD SLE SIERRA HD SLT5
17-inch painted steel (2500HD) Standard Not Available Not Available
17-inch chrome-clad steel (2500HD) Optional Not Available Not Available
17-inch machined-aluminum (2500HD) Not Available Standard Not Available
17-inch painted steel (3500HD DRW) Standard Standard Standard
18-inch painted steel (3500HD SRW, optional on 2500HD WT) Standard Not Available Not Available
18-inch polished forged-aluminum (2500HD) Not Available Optional Standard
18-inch polished forged-aluminum (3500HD SRW) Not Available Standard Standard
20-inch polished forged-aluminum (2500HD)33 Not Available Optional34 Optional
  • 1 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
  • 2 Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
  • 3 Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details.
  • 4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, cargo and optional equipment.
  • 5 Extended and Crew Cab models only.
  • 6 Requires available Convenience Package.
  • 7 Requires available Allison 1000 Series six-speed automatic transmission.
  • 8 Required with Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.
  • 9 Included with Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine.
  • 10 2WD models require available Z71 Off-Road Package.
  • 11 Requires available Trailering Package.
  • 12 Requires Vortec 6.0L V8 engine.
  • 13 Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.
  • 14 Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.
  • 15 Requires SLE Preferred Package.
  • 16 Requires Convenience Package and SLE Preferred Package. Not available on Regular Cab models, provision for cab roof-mounted lamp/beacon, Snow Plow Prep Package, pickup box delete or rear bumper delete.
  • 17 Not available with Snow Plow Prep Package.
  • 18 Extended Cab models only.
  • 19 Not available with rear-window defogger.
  • 20 Not available with XM Radio.
  • 21 Not compatible with all devices.
  • 22 Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle.
  • 23 Included and only available with SLE Preferred Package.
  • 24 Includes cruise control, steering wheel-mounted lamp/beacon or Snow Plow Package.
  • 25 Requires available front bucket seats. Not available with AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player.
  • 26 Crew Cab models only.
  • 27 Map coverage excludes Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and portions of Canada.
  • 28 Requires SLE Preferred Package and front bucket seats.
  • 29 Requires Crew Cab models.
  • 30 Requires rear-seat DVD entertainment system.
  • 31 Requires a subscription sold separately by XM after trial period. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous USA and DC, while Internet Radio service is available throughout and also in AK, HI and PR. If you decide to continue XM service at the end of any complimentary trial, the chosen plan will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates unless you call 1-800-967-2346 to cancel. Subscriptions governed by XM Customer Agreement at xmradio.com. Visit xmradio.com for details.
  • 32 Requires a subscription sold separately by XM after trial period. Available only in select markets. If you decide to continue XM service at the end of any complimentary trial, the chosen plan will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates unless you call 1-800-967-2346 to cancel. Subscriptions governed by XM Customer Agreement at xmradio.com. For more information, see xmradio.com/navtraffic.
  • 33 Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. Unapproved combinations may change the vehicle's performance characteristics. For important tire and wheel information, go to gmaccessorieszone.com or see your dealer for details.
  • 34 Not available on Regular Cab Long Box models.

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