2009 GMC Sierra 2500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
Save 1 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 2 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 3 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 4 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 5 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 6 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 7 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 8 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 9 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 10 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 11 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 12 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 13 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 14 of 14 ![]() Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $9,833 | $10,098 | $10,679 | $11,364 | $12,499 | $12,925 | $14,867 | $17,036 | $17,145 | $18,039 | $19,539 | $19,993 | $19,994 | $21,497 | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 360 @ 5400 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | ||
| Torque | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | ||
| Payload | 3,222 pounds | 3,644 pounds | 3,644 pounds | 3,360 pounds | 3,240 pounds | 3,059 pounds | 3,222 pounds | 3,360 pounds | 3,360 pounds | 3,222 pounds | 3,240 pounds | 3,240 pounds | 3,059 pounds | 3,059 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0L 360 HP | V8, 6.0L, 360 HP | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | ||
| Curb Weight | 5,978 pounds | 5,556 pounds | 5,556 pounds | 5,840 pounds | 5,960 pounds | 6,141 pounds | 5,978 pounds | 5,840 pounds | 5,840 pounds | 5,978 pounds | 5,960 pounds | 5,960 pounds | 6,141 pounds | 6,141 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Real-Time Traffic Information | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Torque | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 380 @ 5400 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Stability Control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 5978 pounds | 5556 pounds | 5556 pounds | 5840 pounds | 5960 pounds | 6141 pounds | 5978 pounds | 5840 pounds | 5840 pounds | 5978 pounds | 5960 pounds | 5960 pounds | 6141 pounds | 6141 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 41.3 inches | 41.4 inches | 41.4 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 11.6 inches | 11.4 inches | 11.4 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.7 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.7 inches | 11.7 inches | 11.6 inches | 11.6 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 249.2 inches | 224.7 inches | 224.7 inches | 230.3 inches | 239.9 inches | 258.7 inches | 249.2 inches | 230.3 inches | 230.3 inches | 249.2 inches | 239.9 inches | 239.9 inches | 258.7 inches | 258.7 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 3222 pounds | 3644 pounds | 3644 pounds | 3360 pounds | 3240 pounds | 3059 pounds | 3222 pounds | 3360 pounds | 3360 pounds | 3222 pounds | 3240 pounds | 3240 pounds | 3059 pounds | 3059 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 76 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 52.5 feet | 45.3 feet | 45.3 feet | 47.6 feet | 51.2 feet | 55.1 feet | 52.5 feet | 47.6 feet | 47.6 feet | 52.5 feet | 51.2 feet | 51.2 feet | 55.1 feet | 55.1 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 157.5 inches | 133 inches | 133 inches | 143.5 inches | 153 inches | 167 inches | 157.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 157.5 inches | 153 inches | 153 inches | 167 inches | 167 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2009 Sierra 2500 trims have turbo engines: SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl, SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl, etc. The following 2009 Sierra 2500 trims do not have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter, Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0L 360 HP, etc.
Is the GMC Sierra 2500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2009 Sierra 2500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 360 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 365 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2009 Sierra 2500 have?
The 2009 Sierra 2500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 360 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 365 horsepower.



