2005 GMC Sierra 3500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
Save 1 of 11 ![]() Sierra 3500 Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 2 of 11 ![]() Sierra 3500 Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 3 of 11 ![]() Sierra 3500 Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 4 of 11 ![]() Sierra 3500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 5 of 11 ![]() Sierra 3500 Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 6 of 11 ![]() Sierra 3500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 7 of 11 ![]() Sierra 3500 Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 8 of 11 ![]() Sierra 3500 Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 9 of 11 ![]() Sierra 3500 Extended Cab Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 10 of 11 ![]() Sierra 3500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft | Save 11 of 11 ![]() Sierra 3500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $8,899 | $10,082 | $12,158 | $12,711 | $15,967 | $16,483 | $16,756 | $16,979 | $17,186 | $17,241 | $18,800 | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 300 @ 4400 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | 310 @ 3000 RPM | ||
| Torque | 360 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | 605 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | ||
| Payload | 5,497 pounds | 5,497 pounds | 5,356 pounds | 4,296 pounds | 5,356 pounds | 5,155 pounds | 5,356 pounds | 5,155 pounds | 5,356 pounds | 5,155 pounds | 5,155 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | ||
| Curb Weight | 5,903 pounds | 5,903 pounds | 6,044 pounds | 5,664 pounds | 6,044 pounds | 6,245 pounds | 6,044 pounds | 6,245 pounds | 6,044 pounds | 6,245 pounds | 6,245 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 360 @ 4400 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM | 605 @ 3000 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Power Windows | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Roof Rails | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Premium | Premium | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 5903 pounds | 5903 pounds | 6044 pounds | 5664 pounds | 6044 pounds | 6245 pounds | 6044 pounds | 6245 pounds | 6044 pounds | 6245 pounds | 6245 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 35 gallons | 34 gallons | 35 gallons | 34 gallons | 35 gallons | 35 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 inches | 41 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 | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 10.6 inches | 10.6 inches | 10.6 inches | 10.6 inches | 10.6 inches | 9.1 inches | 10.6 inches | 9.1 inches | 10.6 inches | 9.1 inches | 9.1 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 222.1 inches | 222.1 inches | 249.5 inches | 222.1 inches | 249.5 inches | 256.2 inches | 249.5 inches | 256.2 inches | 249.5 inches | 256.2 inches | 256.2 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 5497 pounds | 5497 pounds | 5356 pounds | 4296 pounds | 5356 pounds | 5155 pounds | 5356 pounds | 5155 pounds | 5356 pounds | 5155 pounds | 5155 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 | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | 74 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 43.7 feet | 43.7 feet | 50.7 feet | 43.8 feet | 50.7 feet | 53.5 feet | 50.7 feet | 53.5 feet | 50.7 feet | 53.5 feet | 53.5 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 133 inches | 133 inches | 161.5 inches | 133 inches | 161.5 inches | 167 inches | 161.5 inches | 167 inches | 161.5 inches | 167 inches | 167 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 96.1 inches | 96.1 inches | 86 inches | 96.1 inches | 86 inches | 96.1 inches | 86 inches | 96.1 inches | 86 inches | 96.1 inches | 96.1 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2005 Sierra 3500 trims have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L, Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L, etc. The following 2005 Sierra 3500 trims do not have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter, SLE Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter.
Is the GMC Sierra 3500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2005 Sierra 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 300 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 310 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2005 Sierra 3500 have?
The 2005 Sierra 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 300 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 310 horsepower.



