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2017 GMC Sierra 1500
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2017 GMC Sierra 1500
MSRP $30,970 - $66,495
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
MSRP $29,505 - $61,445
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8 Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas/Electric V8
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8 Gas/Ethanol V6
Displacement
5.3L/325 4.3L/262 6.2L/376
5.3L/325 4.3L/262
Fuel System
Direct Injection with Active Fuel Management
Direct Injection
Horsepower
355 hp @ 5600 rpm 285 hp @ 5300 rpm 420 hp @ 5600 rpm
355 hp @ 5600 rpm 285 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque
383 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 305 ft-lb @ 3900 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
383 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 305 ft-lb @ 3900 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,268 kg
2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
227 kg
227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,495 - 5,670 kg
2,540 - 5,443 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
249 - 567 kg
254 - 544 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,540 - 5,307 kg
4,128 - 5,216 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
635 - 1,327 kg
1,032 - 1,304 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
3,901 - 5,670 kg
4,128 - 5,443 kg
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Requires Double Cab model and (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Requires Crew cab model without (GAT) All Terrain Package, (PDT) SLT Crew Cab Premium Plus Package, (NHT) Max Trailering Package or (L86) 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler (Included and only available with (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Requires Crew cab model without (NHT) Max Trailering Package or (L86) 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler (Included and only available with (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Requires Double Cab model and (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Included and only available on Double Cab models with (L86) 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Standard on Crew Cab models.)
Fuel
Fuel
Flex Fuel Gasoline
Flex Fuel Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
13.4 - 16.0 L/100 km
13.5 - 16.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.0 - 11.7 L/100 km
10.0 - 11.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.0 - 16.0 L/100 km
10.0 - 16.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
98.0 - 129.0 L
98.0 - 129.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
3 - 6
3 - 6
Front Head Room
1,077 - 1,087 mm
1,077 - 1,087 mm
Front Leg Room
1,150 mm
1,150 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,675 - 1,677 mm
1,675 - 1,677 mm
Rear Head Room
982 - 1,029 mm
982 - 1,029 mm
Rear Leg Room
880 - 1,040 mm
880 - 1,040 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,670 - 1,671 mm
1,670 - 1,671 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,023 - 3,886 mm
3,023 - 3,886 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,032 mm
2,032 mm
Height, Overall
1,867 - 1,884 mm
1,867 - 1,884 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
LT265/70R17C P265/70R17 P255/70R17 P275/55R20 P265/65R18 P285/45R22 LT265/70R17E
P275/55R20 LT265/70R17C P265/70R17 P255/70R17 P285/45R22 P265/65R18 265/65R18SL LT265/70R17
Rear Tire Size
LT265/70R17C P265/70R17 P255/70R17 P275/55R20 P265/65R18 P285/45R22 LT265/70R17E
P275/55R20 LT265/70R17C P265/70R17 P255/70R17 P285/45R22 P265/65R18 265/65R18SL LT265/70R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Standard
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