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Curb Weight | 5377 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 41.5 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 12.1 inches | ||
Overall Length | 229.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 65.2 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 9400 lbs. | ||
Turning Diameter | 47.2 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 143.5 inches | ||
Truck Bed Volume | 53 cu.ft. | ||
Bed Length | 5.75 feet | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 7000 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 1623 lbs. |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Privacy Glass | Available |
City | 12 mpg | ||
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Highway | 18 mpg | ||
Combined | 14 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 403 @ 5700 RPM | ||
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Torque | 417 @ 4300 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
If you need to tow or haul big loads, a compact pickup just won’t do the job. The 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 truck offers a wide range of trims, from basic Work Truck to the ultra-luxurious Denali, while those seeking better fuel economy can chose the 23-mpg Hybrid model or the 22-mpg XFE.
If you don’t have big towing and big hauling needs, you don’t really need a big truck. A Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier or even the GMC Canyon can probably fit your needs and save you some big bucks.
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| Price | $13,900 | $12,300 | $12,100 | $12,950 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.5 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 12/Hwy 18/Comb 14 MPG | City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 18 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Diesel | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | 4.0 | 4.0 | N/A | 4.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 100000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 403 @ 5700 RPM | 200 @ 6300 RPM | 310 @ 3200 RPM | 395 @ 5600 RPM | |
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, VVT, 2.5 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 5.0L | V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD |