2008-2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD Diesel Extended Cab
One-Ton Truck
This Sierra is one of the highest rated towing vehicles that can be purchased without a commercial license. The gasoline V8 is both powerful and responsive, and the optional turbo diesel is a tow king. Off-road capabilities are enhanced with an available full 4x4 drivetrain with low-range transfer case, and optional dual rear wheels help keep more traction for the really big loads. There is an array of styles, including passenger cabs that has a regular cab holding up to three people, a four-door extended cab for up to six, and a crew cab that still can seat six (only five with an optional front bucket seats) but offers 4.4 more inches of leg room in the rear. It is also available in standard box (6'6') or long box (8'2'). This model Sierra 3500's variety and abilities have earned it recognition from JD Power for its initial quality and a recommendation from Consumer Reports.





The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (21)
SRW Work Truck
96,176,47,151WT
241DRW Work Truck
176SRW SLE1
241,207,62,88,95,56SRW Work Truck
151WT
241SLE1
62,88,56DRW Work Truck
176,151DRW SLE1
241,62,88,95,56SRW SLE2
158,207,157SLE2
DRW SLE2
176,95SRW SLE1
207DRW SLE1
DRW SLT
158,59,157SRW SLT
207SRW SLE2
SLE2
DRW SLE2
176,95DRW SLT
59SRW SLT
207Available packages (6)
SKID PLATE PACKAGE, FRAME-MOUNTED SHIELDS
front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and running to first cross-member protecting front underbody oil pan differential case and transfer caseWORK TRUCK PREFERRED PACKAGE
cruise control remote keyless entry Solar-ray deep-tinted glass and fog lampsCONVENIENCE PACKAGE
adjustable power pedals remote vehicle starter system and Rear Parking AssistEZ-LIFT TAILGATE PACKAGE
locking tailgate EZ-Lift tailgateZ71 OFF-ROAD PACKAGE
Off-Road Suspension Package heavy-duty automatic locking rear differential and Skid Plate PackageSNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE
15-amp power for backup and roof emergency light high-flow front bumper forward lamp wiring harness Provision for cab roof mounted lamp/beacon instrument panel jumper wiring harness for electric trailer brake controller and Skid Plate Package Includes 160-amp alternator with Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine. Includes dual 125-amp alternators with Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.)Available drive chains
Four Wheel Drive Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
8 Cylinder Engine 8 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automaticAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (16)
SRW Work Truck
96,176,241,59,154,47,151WT
DRW Work Truck
176,59SRW SLE
158,207,62,88,153,157,95,56SRW Work Truck
SLE1
158,62,88,157,56WT
151DRW SLE
176,158,59,62,88,153,157,95,56DRW Work Truck
SRW SLE
158,207,62,88,153,157,95,56SLE1
DRW SLE
176,59,153,95,151SRW SLT
207DRW SLT
SRW SLT
207DRW SLT
Available packages (6)
SKID PLATE PACKAGE, FRAME-MOUNTED SHIELDS
front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and running to first cross-member protecting front underbody oil pan differential case and transfer caseSLE PREFERRED PACKAGE
steering wheel controls dual-zone automatic air conditioning 6-way power driver seat adjuster Bluetooth for phone fog lamps locking tailgate and EZ-Lift tailgateCONVENIENCE PACKAGE
adjustable power pedals Universal Home Remote remote vehicle starter system rear-window defogger and Rear Parking AssistLPO, PROTECTION PACKAGE
rear wheelhouse liner molded splash guards and bed rail protector.SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE
15-amp power for backup and roof emergency light high-flow front bumper forward lamp wiring harness Provision for cab roof mounted lamp/beacon instrument panel jumper wiring harness for electric trailer brake controller and Skid Plate Package Includes 160-amp alternator with Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine. Includes dual 125-amp alternators with Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine.)SUSPENSION PACKAGE, OFF-ROAD
1.81" shocks offroad jounce bumpers 36mm front stabilizer bar skid plate package and Z71 decals on rear quartersAvailable drive chains
Four Wheel Drive Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
8 Cylinder Engine 8 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automaticAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (12)
DRW Work Truck
96,176,241,59,154,47,151SRW Work Truck
DRW Work Truck
SRW Work Truck
SRW SLE
158,207,62,88,152,153,157,56DRW SLE
SRW SLE
207DRW SLE
DRW SLT
95SRW SLT
207DRW SLT
SRW SLT
207Available packages (8)
SKID PLATE PACKAGE, FRAME-MOUNTED SHIELDS
front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and running to first cross-member protecting front underbody oil pan differential case and transfer caseWORK TRUCK PREFERRED PACKAGE
cruise control Solar-Ray deep-tinted glass and fog lampsMOCHA STEEL METALLIC EDITION
exterior color Mocha Steel Metallic chrome door handles.LPO, ON THE JOB PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: Skid-resistant bed liner LPO Bedrail protectors LPO and Bed mounted tie-down hooks LPOSLT CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
adjustable power pedals universal home remote locking tailgate and EZ-Lift tailgate Rear Parking Assist and Rear wheelhouse liner LPO.LPO, PROTECTION PACKAGE
rear wheelhouse liner molded splash guards and bed rail protector.SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE
10-amp power for backup and roof emergency light high-flow front bumper forward lamp wiring harness Provision for cab roof mounted lamp/beacon instrument panel jumper wiring harness for electric trailer brake controller Skid Plate Package and increased Front Gross Axle Weight RatingSUSPENSION PACKAGE, OFF-ROAD
1.81" shocks off-road jounce bumpers 33mm front stabilizer bar skid plate package and Z71 decals on rear quartersAvailable drive chains
Four Wheel Drive Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
8 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automaticAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
The good stuff
All equipment
Available trims (6)
Work Truck
96,176,241,154,47,151Work Truck
SLE
158,207,62,88,152,153,56SLT
59,157,95,58SLE
SLT
59,157,95,58Available packages (9)
SKID PLATE PACKAGE, FRAME-MOUNTED SHIELDS
front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and running to first cross-member protecting front underbody oil pan differential case and transfer caseWORK TRUCK PREFERRED PACKAGE
locking tailgate EZ-Lift tailgate Solar-Ray deep-tinted glass and fog lamps and chrome grille with chrome surroundTEXAS EDITION
dual-zone automatic air conditioning Bluetooth for phone steering wheel-mounted audio controls AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback driver 6-way power seat adjuster front fog lamps locking tailgate EZ-lift tailgate 6" oval chromed tubular assist steps LPO bodyside moldings with chrome accents chrome door handles and Texas emblem badging. On dual rear wheel Crew Cab models also includes 17" forged polished aluminum wheels. Liftgate bezel is Black if Rear Vision Camera is ordered.LPO, ON THE JOB PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: Skid-resistant bed liner LPO Bedrail protectors LPO and Bed mounted tie-down hooks LPOSLT CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
adjustable power pedals universal home remote locking tailgate and EZ-Lift tailgate Rear Parking Assist and Rear wheelhouse liner LPOHD SLE PREMIUM PACKAGE
dual-zone automatic air conditioning Bluetooth for phone steering wheel-mounted audio controls AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback driver 6-way power seat adjuster front fog lamps locking tailgate EZ-lift tailgate 6" oval chromed tubular assist steps LPO bodyside moldings with chrome accents and chrome door handles. On dual rear wheel Crew Cab models also includes 17" forged polished aluminum wheels. Liftgate bezel is Black if Rear Vision Camera is ordered.LPO, PROTECTION PACKAGE
rear wheelhouse liner bed rail protector.SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE
10-amp power for backup and roof emergency light high-flow front bumper forward lamp wiring harness Provision for cab roof mounted lamp/beacon instrument panel jumper wiring harness for electric trailer brake controller Skid Plate Package and increased Front Gross Axle Weight RatingSUSPENSION PACKAGE, OFF-ROAD
1.81" shocks off-road jounce bumpers 33mm front stabilizer bar skid plate package and Z71 decals on rear quartersAvailable drive chains
Four Wheel Drive Rear Wheel DriveAvailable engines
8 Cylinder EngineAvailable transmissions
automaticAvailable colors
Exterior
Interior
The Basics
Under the hood
The number of rabbits represents 0-60 mph acceleration time v. all vehicles.
Safety

Quality

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend
In Real Life

Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features & Instrument Panel, and Comfort.
Scoring Legend