2011 GMC Sierra 3500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 13  Sierra 3500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft | 2 of 13 Sierra 3500 HD Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 8 ft | 3 of 13  Sierra 3500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | 4 of 13  Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 5 of 13 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | 6 of 13 Sierra 3500 HD Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft | 7 of 13 Sierra 3500 HD Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | 8 of 13 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 9 of 13  Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 8 ft | 10 of 13 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 11 of 13 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 12 of 13 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft | 13 of 13 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $13,906 | $14,544 | $14,941 | $15,586 | $15,607 | $17,580 | $20,494 | $24,842 | $24,862 | $25,560 | $27,557 | $27,816 | $31,065 | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 322 @ 4400 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | 397 @ 3000 RPM | ||
| Torque | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | 765 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 16,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 17,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs | ||
| Payload | 6,308 pounds | 6,308 pounds | 6,055 pounds | 4,227 pounds | 5,905 pounds | 4,420 pounds | 6,055 pounds | 4,227 pounds | 5,733 pounds | 4,066 pounds | 4,227 pounds | 6,223 pounds | 5,905 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L | ||
| Curb Weight | 6,492 pounds | 6,492 pounds | 6,945 pounds | 6,573 pounds | 7,095 pounds | 6,580 pounds | 6,945 pounds | 6,573 pounds | 7,267 pounds | 6,734 pounds | 6,573 pounds | 6,777 pounds | 7,095 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | 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 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Torque | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 380 @ 4400 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM | 765 @ 3000 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | 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 | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | 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 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | 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 |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | ||
| Fog Lights | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | 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 | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Stability Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 6492 pounds | 6492 pounds | 6945 pounds | 6573 pounds | 7095 pounds | 6580 pounds | 6945 pounds | 6573 pounds | 7267 pounds | 6734 pounds | 6573 pounds | 6777 pounds | 7095 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | 36 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.1 inches | 41.1 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 | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.6 inches | 8.6 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.4 inches | 8.5 inches | 8.4 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 225 inches | 225 inches | 249.5 inches | 240.2 inches | 259.1 inches | 249.5 inches | 249.5 inches | 240.2 inches | 259.1 inches | 240.2 inches | 240.2 inches | 259.1 inches | 259.1 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 6308 pounds | 6308 pounds | 6055 pounds | 4227 pounds | 5905 pounds | 4420 pounds | 6055 pounds | 4227 pounds | 5733 pounds | 4066 pounds | 4227 pounds | 6223 pounds | 5905 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 | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 76 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 45.6 feet | 45.6 feet | 52.8 feet | 50.5 feet | 55.4 feet | 51.8 feet | 52.8 feet | 50.5 feet | 55.4 feet | 50.5 feet | 50.5 feet | 55.4 feet | 55.4 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 133 inches | 133 inches | 158.2 inches | 153.7 inches | 167.7 inches | 158.2 inches | 158.2 inches | 153.7 inches | 167.7 inches | 153.7 inches | 153.7 inches | 167.7 inches | 167.7 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 80 inches | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches | 80 inches | 95.9 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 95.9 inches | 95.9 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2011 Sierra 3500 trims have turbo engines: SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L, SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6L, etc. The following 2011 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, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2011 Sierra 3500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 specs page.
Is the GMC Sierra 3500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2011 Sierra 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 322 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 397 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2011 Sierra 3500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 specs page.
How much horsepower does a 2011 Sierra 3500 have?
The 2011 Sierra 3500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 322 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 397 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2011 Sierra 3500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 specs page.
All 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 Trims and Styles
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
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