- pickup 109,942
- 7,493 below average
- 15,900 great
- Fairfield, OH
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- 7,493 below average pickup 109,942 gasoline blue automatic
2011 gmc sierra 2500 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, with new diesel, new denali models. introductionthe gmc sierra hd line of heavy duty trucks has been reengineered from the ground up for 2011, with a new frame, new front and rear suspensions, bigger brakes, and a new, more powerful duramax 6. 6-liter turbo diesel. at the same time, a luxurious new denali model brings premium features and styling to the heavy-duty line. The sierra denali hd is a 2500hd crew cab with a choice of vortec 6. 0-liter v8 or the duramax diesel with the latest allison six-speed automatic. gmc sierra heavy-duty pickups are well-suited for real-world use and abuse. They can haul tons of brick and cement and tow the concrete pump, then turn around to be used for a night on the town or grocery shopping while the fifth-wheel's left in camp or the horses are in the corral. This is gmc's answer to ford's super duty king ranch, ram's lariat, and anyone who thinks a pickup should be as relaxing and comfortable as a good lounge. Towing capacity is slightly less than others because of luxury equipment. the gmc sierra hd is built on the same chassis as the chevrolet silverado hd and shares all the sheetmetal, including the hood, with it. Different hood trim, lights, grille, wheels and ruby red badges distinguish gmc from chevrolet. A 6. 0-liter gasoline v8 is standard, rated at 360 horsepower in 2500 models and 322 hp in everything else. It isn't quite as powerful as the competitions' gas engines. However, the 6. 6-liter turbodiesel with 765 pound-feet of torque (more than twice the gas engine's) out-rates the 6. 7-liter engines on the ford super duty and ram trucks. Gm and ford use only six-speed automatics in their trucks. Ram uses a five-speed automatic in gas engines and six-speed manual and automatics with their diesel. The vortec 6. 0-liter v8 and six-speed automatic comes standard, the duramax diesel with a stronger allison six-speed automatic is available 8,395). from the least expensive version, plan on adding $2,000-$3,000 to step up from regular cab to extended cab, or from there to crew cab. Figure $200 more for a long bed version. They come with air conditioning, am/fm stereo, driver information center, 40/20/40 manual-recline front seats, rear bench seat, tilt wheel, chrome grille and bumpers, tow hooks, intermittent wipers, and dual dash power outlets. The wt crew cab has a 60/40-split rear bench seat. Options on wt include cruise control 250), stereo upgrades, onstar 9. 0 295), 18-inch wheels, camper mirrors, locking differential 325), trailering equipment, power windows, mirrors and locks, integrated trailer brake controller 200), deep-tint glass and bucket seats. sierra sle versions improve with cloth upholstery, carpeting (though the wt floor is available), 40/20/40 front seat with locking console storage, split-fold rear seat, am/fm/xm/cd/mp3 rds stereo, onstar with six months' service, cruise control, aluminum wheels, power heated mirrors/windows/door locks, visor vanity mirror/lights, side moldings and electric-shift for 4wd. Denali is crew cab only. Inside, denali adds unique brushed aluminum trim, power-adjustable pedals, a bose premium surround audio system with 6cd/usb, bluetooth, and 12-way power seats. Options include a heated steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, moonroof, and rear-seat entertainment. Denali comes only in black, gray, or white. optional on most trim levels are roof marker lamps 55), skid plates 150), snow-plow prep for 4wd, fast-idle switch 200), camper/fifth-wheel wiring 35), myriad dealer options and for diesels, dual 125-amp alternators 270) and radiator covers 55) for cold states. safety equipment includes frontal airbags, front seat belt pretensioners, and stabilitrak on single-rear wheel models. Optional equipment includes front-side airbags and front side-curtain airbags (2500), onstar, backup cameras and integrated trailer brake controller. walkaroundthe sierra hd shares its mechanical bits with the chevrolet silverado hd, but they are not visually identical. Different grilles, lights, trim, wheels and badges distinguish the two. Denali models use unique elements of those distinctive parts to further separate themselves from lesser sierra hds. the wallpaper sized, ruby red gmc logo makes its origin plainly obvious and the bumper that blends into the fenders lacks the big bumper-to-grille opening characteristic of vehicles with separate bodies and frames. The increased frame stiffness allows smaller gaps between panels, one reason the sierra hd is quieter than super duty cabs. extended cab models have rear doors that open to the rear after the front doors have been opened, with windows that roll down to minimize rear seat claustrophobia. The tailgate has an optional lock and assist for closing it with less effort. The cargo management option fits rails to three sides of the bed, which can be used for tie-down points and to carry a variety of tool or utility boxes.
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