2008-2014 GMC Sierra 3500HD Diesel Regular 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 (12)
WT
96,241,47,151WT
SRW Work Truck
176WT
241WT
DRW Work Truck
176SLE1
241,88SLE1
56SRW SLE1
176,207SLE1
SLE1
56DRW SLE1
176Available packages (5)
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 lampsEZ-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 PackageAvailable 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)
WT
96,241,154,47,151WT
SRW Work Truck
176,59WT
WT
DRW Work Truck
176,59SLE1
88SLE1
158,56SRW SLE
176,59,207,151SLE1
SLE1
158,56DRW SLE
176,59,151Available packages (5)
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
remote vehicle starter system steering wheel controls Bluetooth phone interfaceLPO, 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)
WT
96,241,154,47,151WT
SRW Work Truck
176,59SLE1
88,152SLE1
158,157,56WT
151WT
DRW Work Truck
176,59SRW SLE
207,88,152SLE1
SLE1
158,157,56DRW SLE
176,59,151Available 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 Solar-Ray deep-tinted glass and fog lampsLPO, ON THE JOB PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: Skid-resistant bed liner LPO Bedrail protectors LPO and Bed mounted tie-down hooks LPOLPO, 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 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 off-road 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 (16)
WT
96,241,154,47,151SRW Work Truck
176,59WT
DRW Work Truck
176,59SLE
88,152SLE
56SRW Work Truck
176,59WT
SRW SLE
176,59,207,88,152WT
DRW Work Truck
176,59DRW SLE
88,152SLE
SLE
56SRW SLE
176,59,207DRW SLE
Available packages (7)
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
remote vehicle starter system steering wheel controls Bluetooth for phone AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback fog lamps locking tailgate and EZ-Lift tailgateLPO, ON THE JOB PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: Skid-resistant bed liner LPO Bedrail protectors LPO and Bed mounted tie-down hooks LPOLPO, 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 RatingAMBULANCE PACKAGE
high-idle switch lockout protection override. Requires single-zone manual air conditioning. Requires Ebony Premium Cloth or Ebony Custom Leather Appointed trim. Contact the CSV Express line at 1-800-759-5550 for SEO trim availability.)SUSPENSION 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 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)
WT
96,241,154,47WT
Work Truck
176,151SLE
88,152SLE
56WT
WT
Work Truck
176,151SLE
207,88,152SLE
SLE
56SLE
176,207Available packages (7)
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
power door locks remote keyless entry Solar-Ray deep-tinted glass fog lamps and chrome grille with chrome surroundLPO, ON THE JOB PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: Skid-resistant bed liner LPO Bedrail protectors LPO and Bed mounted tie-down hooks LPOLPO, 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 RatingAMBULANCE PACKAGE
unique air compressor and rear heat hose tap dual batteries dual alternators high-idle switch and lockout protection override. Requires front bucket seats single-zone manual air conditioning and Ebony Premium Cloth or Ebony Custom Leather Appointed trim. Not available with rear-window defogger. Contact the CSV Express line at 1-800-759-5550 for SEO trim availability.)SUSPENSION 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 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)
Work Truck
96,241,248,154,47Work Truck
Work Truck
176,151SLE
88,152Work Truck
SLE
88,152,56,151Work Truck
Work Truck
176,151SLE
207,88,152SLE
SLE
56SLE
176,207Available packages (7)
SKID PLATE PACKAGE
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
remote vehicle starter system steering wheel controls Bluetooth for phone AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback fog lamps locking tailgate and EZ-Lift tailgateLPO, ON THE JOB PACKAGE
the following dealer-installed accessories: Skidresistant bed liner LPO Bed rail protectors LPO and Bed mounted tie-down hooks LPOLPO, PROTECTION PACKAGE
rear wheelhouse liner bed rail protectorSNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE
10-amp power for backup and roof emergency light 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 RatingAMBULANCE PACKAGE
unique air compressor and rear heat hose tap dual batteries dual alternators high-idle switch and lockout protection override. Requires front bucket seats single-zone manual air conditioning and Ebony Premium Cloth or Ebony Custom Leather Appointed trim. Not available with rear-window defogger. Contact the CSV Express line at 1-800-759-5550 for SEO trim availability.)SUSPENSION PACKAGE, OFF-ROAD
shocks off-road jounce bumpers 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