2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Specifications

2008 GMC Sierra 1500

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2008 GMC Sierra 1500

Kelley Blue Book Retail $10,400–$33,300  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Work Truck 4x4 Regular Cab 8 ft. box 133 in. WB

Engines

See Specs 195-hp, 4.3-liter V-6 (regular gas)  
See Specs 295-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (regular gas)  
See Specs 315-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 (regular gas)  
See Specs 315-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)  

Transmissions

See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Optional Block heater  
Standard 145-amp. alternator  
Optional 160-amp. alternator  
Standard 600 CCA heavy-duty battery  
(70Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Mode select transmission  
Standard Automatic locking hubs  
3.73 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.42  
Optional Axle ratio: 4.10  
Standard Part-time four-wheel drive  
Standard Four-wheel drive  
Standard Manual transfer case  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Optional Heavy-duty suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Hub wheel covers  
Optional Chrome-clad wheel covers  
Standard P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS tires  
Optional P265/70SR17.0 OWL AS tires  
Optional LT245/70SR17.0C BSW AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Convex driver and passenger mirror  
Optional Manual extendable trailer mirrors  
Optional Skid plates  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Chrome front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear bumper with black rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard 2 front tow hooks  
Optional Front license plate bracket  
Standard Regular bed  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Optional Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Standard Black grille  
Optional Black w/chrome surround grille  

Convenience Features

Optional Manual air conditioning  
Optional Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Optional Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Optional Illuminated entry  
Optional Auto-locking doors  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Passenger-side visor mirror  
OnStar Safe & Sound Emergency communication system  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Mini overhead console  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 3  
Standard Front split-bench 40-20-40 seats  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Optional 4-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Manual reclining driver seat  
Optional Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Manual driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Vinyl front seat upholstery  
Optional Cloth front seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Vinyl/rubber floor covering  
Optional Color-keyed carpet floor covering  
Standard Cabback insulator  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Optional Rubber front floor mats  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard 4 speakers
Standard Internet access  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Front fog lights  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Optional Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Optional Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Engine hour meter  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Turn-signal-on warning  
Standard Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Passlock II Ignition disable  
Optional Security system  
Optional Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
262 cu.in. Engine displacement  
195-hp @ 4,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
260 lbs.-ft. @ 2,800 rpm Engine torque  
OHV Valvetrain  
12 Valves  
4.0" x 3.5" Engine bore x stroke  
9.20 to 1 Compression ratio  
34.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
14 mpg Fuel economy city  
18 mpg Fuel economy highway  
4,825 lbs. Curb weight  
6,400 lbs. GVWR  
3,950 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,750 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,575 lbs. Payload  
3,950 lbs. Front axle capacity  
4,000 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
3,950 lbs. Front spring rating  
4,000 lbs. Rear spring rating  
4,900 lbs. Towing capacity  
10,000 lbs. GCWR  
224.5" Exterior length  
55.9" Cab to axle  
80.0" Exterior body width  
73.8" Exterior height  
133.0" Wheelbase  
68.1" Front tread  
67.0" Rear tread  
22.1' Turning radius  
17 degrees Approach angle  
23 degrees Departure angle  
9.5" Ground clearance (min.)  
13.1" Ground clearance (max.)  
22 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
33.9" Load floor height  
41.3" Front legroom  
41.5" Front headroom  
62.5" Front hiproom  
65.2" Front shoulder room  
97.6" Exterior cargo length  
50.6" Exterior cargo width  
75.5 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
21.0" Pickup bed depth  
62.5 " Exterior cargo maximum width  

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