2001GMCSierra 3500GMC Sierra 35002001 GMC Sierra 3500 SLE 2WD Crew Cab LBFull-size PickupCrew CabRWDMichigan, USAThe General's brand-new HD truck lineup debuts stronger frames; beefed-up suspensions, axles, brakes and cooling systems; new sheetmetal; bigger interiors; and a trio of powerful new V8s - a 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel and two gas engines, a hefty 8.1-liter and an improved 6.0-liter. One of the four transmissions, a new Allison five-speed automatic, is designed especially for towing and hauling with GM's helpful "tow-haul" mode and a new "grade-braking" feature.Most powerful engines you can buy, class-leading towing and payload.Generic styling, unproven build quality and service record.GM's all-new heavy-duty trucks have finally arrived, replacing the so-called "Classic" workhorse versions that were based on the previous-generation C/K. With a slightly bolder look than its 1500 Series light-duty counterpart, the 3500HD Series Sierra is fresh from the frame up. The 3500 Series (all have dual rear wheels) models are available in Regular Cab, four-door Extended Cab, Crew Cab or Chassis Cab versions. As with 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. To that end, the Sierra rides on a chassis that sits 2 inches taller than the Silverado for added road stature. But looks and special content aside, the biggest draw for GMC's big pickup is its exceptional powertrains, outstanding payload capacity, and unparalleled towing and hauling ability. And at the heart of all this newfound capability is the engine lineup. 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 has been juiced to 300 horses. An electronically controlled Allison transmission 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. Save for commercial applications, the interiors are much like you'll find in GM's light-duty pickups and SUVs. With comfy seats and plenty of the latest features, the big Sierra sports a roomier cabin and extra wide-opening doors, though nothing beats a Crew Cab when taking along passengers. GM says nothing beats its new HD trucks in the numbers department, either. They've got the most power, gas or diesel, the highest GVW and GCVW payload ratings for the one-ton model, plus the most towing and hauling capacity as well. While we're not sure if the evolutionary styling of the new Sierra carries the brute appeal of a Ford Super Duty or the big-nosed 3500-series Dodge, we do know that it'll beat them when it comes to good ol' pullin' and haulin.' Because power speaks volumes in the HD truck market, the 3500 Series GMC Sierra is sure to make a lot of noise on the sales front. Chevrolet Silverado 3500Dodge Ram 3500Ford F-350Toyota Tundra336,000336,000336,0006100,000NANANA86 litersV8300 hp @ 4800 rpm360 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpmNA5184 lbs.15200 lbs.256.2 in.79.7 in.77.3 in.6216 lbs.167 in.53.4 ft.9 in.41 in.39 in.NANA61.4 in.NA41.3 in.39.1 in.6StandardStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested34 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.$27,108$30,9817.35%$720N/A3% of the Total MSRPSL 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; 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; 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 black rub strip; colored fender flares; driver's and passenger's power remote chrome folding outside mirrors; air conditioning, air filter; single CD player, 4 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.