2001 GMC Sierra 2500 GMC Sierra 2500 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT 4WD Crew Cab HD SB Full-size Pickup Crew Cab 4WD Michigan, USA Both light- and heavy-duty 2500s sport new torsion bar front suspensions. Light-duty models now offer optional traction control and standard child safety-seat tethers. Heavy-duty Sierras are completely redesigned for 2001 offering two new engines and transmissions, bigger interiors, and numerous other improvements aimed at buyers looking for a "professional grade" truck from GM. Class-leading engines and hauling capacity, roomy interior, superior brakes. Unproven engines and drivetrains, cheap interior materials. If you're looking for flexibility, capability, and a "professional grade" image, look no further than GMC's 2500 Sierra. Available in either light-duty or completely redesigned heavy-duty versions, these versatile trucks come in a variety of configurations and trim levels to suit just about anybody's pickup truck needs. Like the 1500 Series, these trucks share platforms and componentry with Chevrolet's Silverado, but Sierra gets some styling and feature enhancements to position GMC as the "professional grade" truck. Looks and special content aside, the biggest draw for GMC's big pickups are their exceptional powertrains, outstanding payload capacity, and unparalleled towing and hauling ability. At the heart of the heavy-duty Sierra's redesign this year is the availability of two new engines and transmissions. The Duramax 6600 is an all-new turbodiesel V8 developed jointly with Isuzu that cranks out 300 horsepower and a whopping 520 foot-pounds of torque. (That's 65 horses and 20 foot-pounds more than Ford's PowerStroke, and 55/15 over the Dodge Cummins diesels.) When it comes to gasoline power, GM leads the pack there, too. The all-new Vortec 8100 V8 puts out 340 horsepower and 455 foot-pounds of torque - both numbers eclipsing those of the V10s being offered by competitors. Even the base Vortec 6000 V8, available in both light- and heavy-duty versions, has been juiced to 300 horses. Heavy-duty models offer an electronically controlled Allison automatic transmission that boasts a patented "grade-braking" feature that automatically finds the optimum gear to supply downhill engine braking without manually downshifting, allowing you to concentrate on the road. It also touts "shift stabilization" to prevent ill-timed upshifts and downshifts, and even has bolt-on "Power Take Off" capability that allows owners to run PTO-driven equipment on-site, delivering 250 foot-pounds of continuous torque. With comfy seats and plenty of the latest features, the redesigned heavy-duty Sierras sport roomier cabins with increased head, leg, and hip room over their predecessors. Light-duty 2500s carry over interiors from last year with child safety-seat tether hooks constituting the only new feature for 2001. While we're not sure if the evolutionary styling of the GM's heavy-duty pickups carry the brute appeal of a Ford Super Duty or the big-nosed 3500-series Dodge, we do know that they will beat them when it comes to good ol' pullin' and haulin.' Even if you decide to stick with the somewhat more tame light-duty version, the 2500 Sierra still provides all the power and capability you'll ever need along with a comfortable interior and a smooth ride. Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Dodge Ram 2500 Ford F-250 Toyota Tundra 336,000 336,000 336,000 6100,000 NA NA NA 8 6 liters V8 300 hp @ 4400 rpm 360 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm NA 3321 lbs. 15100 lbs. 237.3 in. 79.7 in. 76.2 in. 5879 lbs. 153 in. 53.6 ft. 11 in. 41 in. 39.9 in. 65.2 in. 65.1 in. 61.4 in. 62.9 in. 41.3 in. 38.8 in. 6 Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Rating = Not Tested Rating = Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested 26 gal. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $28,673 $32,769 7.35% $720 N/A 3% of the Total MSRP SL 2WD REGULAR CAB LB (5M): 6L V8 OHV SMPI 16-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 600 amp HD battery with run down protection; engine oil cooler; 105 amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, power take-off provision, 3.73 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; HD ride suspension, front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front torsion springs, front torsion bar, gas-pressurized front shocks, rigid rear axle leaf spring suspension, gas-pressurized rear shocks; power recirculating ball steering; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 34 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; trailer harness; front chrome bumper with black rub strip and tow hooks, rear argent bumper with black rub strip and rear step bumper; black fender flares; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen fully auto headlamps with daytime running lights; additional exterior lights include pickup cargo box light, underhood light; driver's and passenger's manual black folding outside mirrors; 16" x 6.5" silversteel wheels; LT215/85SR16D BSW A/S tires; full-size steel spare wheel; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan, 2 speakers, fixed antenna; 3 power accessory outlets, front lighter element(s), retained accessory power, smoker's package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, service interval, turn signal on; driver's front airbag, passenger's cancelable front airbag; ignition disable; tinted windows; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip; seating capacity of 3, 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and passenger's seat include 4-way adjustment, lumbar support; premium cloth seats, full cloth headliner, full color-keyed carpet floor covering with floor mats, cabback insulator; interiorlights include dome light with delay, front reading lights; sport steering wheel with tilt adjustment; passenger's side vanity mirror; day/night rearview mirror; glove box with light, front cupholder, driver's and passenger's door bins; chrome grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding and black door handles. SL 2WD EXTENDED CAB LB (4A) (in addition to or instead of SL 2WD REGULAR CAB LB (4A) equipment): Driver's selectable multi-mode 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; HD transmission oil cooler; rear heat ducts; 4 speakers; seating capacity of 6; full folding rear bench seat with adjustable headrests; premium cloth seats, full cloth headliner, full color-keyed carpet floor covering with rubber front and rear floor mats; front and rear cupholders, 2 seat back storage pockets and front and rear door bins. SL 2WD CREW CAB LB (4A) (in addition to or instead of SL 2WD REGULAR CAB LB (4A) equipment): Child safety rear door locks. SLE 2WD (in addition to or instead of SL 2WD equipment): Front and rear chrome bumpers with body-colored rub strip; colored fender flares; driver's and passenger's power remote chrome folding outside mirrors; air conditioning, air filter; single CD player, 6 performance speakers, auto equalizer, theft deterrent; cruise control; power door locks with 2 stage unlock, remote keyless entry; panic alarm, security system; tinted windows with driver's 1-touch down; cloth door trim insert with carpet lower; interior lights include front reading lights, 2 door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with tilt adjustment and mini overhead console with storage. SLT 2WD EXTENDED/CREW CAB LB (4A) (in addition to or instead of SLE 2WD EXTENDED/CREW CAB LB (4A) equipment): Driver's and passenger's seat includes 6 way power adjuster; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror; leather seat trim and full overhead console with storage. 4WD (5M) (in addition to or instead of 2WD (5M) equipment): Part-time 4 wheel drive, auto locking hub control and manual shift (electronic shift SLT), power take-off provision and 3.73 axle ratio. 1SD Marketing Option Package 1SD $968 $1,125 1SD Marketing Option Package 1SD $1,380 $1,605 1SD Marketing Option Package 1SD with OnStar $1,260 $1,465 1SD Marketing Option Package 1SD with OnStar $1,673 $1,945 A95 Front Reclining Bucket Seats $778 $905 AJ1 Deep Tinted Glass $155 $180 BG9 Graphite-Colored Full Rubber Floor ($86) ($100) C49 Electric Rear Window Defogger $150 $175 C68 Electronic Climate Control $108 $125 DF2 OSRV Dual High Visibility Mirrors ($33) ($38) DL8 OSRV Dual Power Heated Mirrors $36 $42 E95 Soft Black Tonneau Cover $206 $240 FE9 Federal Requirements $0 $0 G80 Locking Rear Differential $245 $285 GT4 3.73 Axle Ratio $0 $0 K05 Engine Block Heater $30 $35 L18 Engine: Vortec 8100 SFI V8 $731 $850 LB7 Engine: Duramax 6600 V8 Diesel $3,707 $4,310 M74 Transmission: Electronic 5-Speed Auto with OD $1,032 $1,200 NB8 California/Northeast States Override $0 $0 NC7 Federal Override $0 $0 NG1 Northeast States Requirements $0 $0 NZZ Skid Plate Package $82 $95 PY0 Wheels: 16" X 6.5" Forged Aluminum (5 $95 $110 QIW Tires: LT245/75R16E On/Off Rd SBR BW $47 $56 R6C Light Duty Non Fleet Commercial $0 $0 R6M New Jersey Cost Surcharge $73 $0 R6U Comfort Option Group $710 $825 T96 Front Fog Lamps $120 $140 TP2 600 CCA Auxiliary HD Battery $116 $135 U01 Roof Marker Lamps $47 $55 UP0 Radio: AM/FM Stereo with CD, Cassette $129 $150 UY2 Camper and Fifth Wheel Wiring Provisions $22 $25 VF7 Rear Bumper Delete $0 $0 VYU Snow Plow Prep Package $163 $190 YF5 California Requirements $0 $0 Z82 HD Trailering Equipment $163 $190