2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Specifications

2011 GMC Sierra 1500

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2011 GMC Sierra 1500

Kelley Blue Book Retail $15,600–$27,700  

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: SLT 4x2 Extended Cab 8 ft. box 157.5 in. WB

Engines

See Specs 315-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 (flexible; E85)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard Heavy-duty radiator  
Optional Block heater  
Standard 145-amp. alternator  
Standard 600 CCA heavy-duty battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Optional Polished tailpipe  
Standard Mode select transmission  
Standard Sequential sport shift  
3.08 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.42  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Heavy-duty suspension  
Optional Off-road suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Optional Heavy-duty front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Optional Heavy-duty rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Chrome-clad wheel covers  
Standard P265/65SR18.0 BSW AS tires  
Optional P265/65SR18.0 OWL AS tires  
Optional P265/65SR18.0 BSW AT tires  
Optional P265/65SR18.0 OWL AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 18" wheels
Optional 17" wheels
Standard Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Reverse opening rear passenger doors  
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with tilt down, turn signal indicator  
Standard Auto dimming left side-view door mirror  
Optional Convex driver and passenger mirror  
Optional Manual extendable trailer mirrors  
Optional Skid plates  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Optional Chrome door handles  
Standard Chrome front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front bumper with body-colored rub strip  
Optional Chrome front bumper with body-colored rub strip  
Standard Rear bumper with black rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Colored front bumper insert  
Optional 2 front tow hooks  
Optional Front license plate bracket  
Standard Regular bed  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Optional Class IV trailering with harness, hitch, brake controller  
Optional Paint with badging  
Standard Black w/chrome surround grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Optional 1st row express open sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors,)  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (front doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Optional Power adjustable pedals  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Optional Garage door transmitter  
OnStar Directions & Connections Emergency communication system  
Optional Navigation system with voice activation  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 4 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power 2-way driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-up cushion  
Standard Leather front seat upholstery  
Standard Vinyl rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Cabback insulator  
Standard Simulated wood/metal-look instrument panel insert  
Standard Simulated wood door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Rubber front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  

Entertainment Features

Standard XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Optional DVD-Audio  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Amplifier  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
TheftLock Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 7 Bose speakers  
Standard Internet access  
Optional 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Optional Power rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Optional Rear with camera parking sensors  
Optional Rear parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Engine hour meter  
Standard In-radio display 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 Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Optional Manual tailgate/rear door lock  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
StabiliTrak w/Proactive Roll Avoidance Stability control with anti-roll control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
325 cu.in. Engine displacement  
315-hp @ 5,200 rpm Engine horsepower  
335 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Engine torque  
OHV Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.8" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
9.90 to 1 Compression ratio  
34.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
15 mpg Fuel economy city  
21 mpg Fuel economy highway  
5,244 lbs. Curb weight  
6,900 lbs. GVWR  
3,700 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,950 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,656 lbs. Payload  
3,700 lbs. Front axle capacity  
3,950 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
3,700 lbs. Front spring rating  
3,950 lbs. Rear spring rating  
6,700 lbs. Towing capacity  
249.2" Exterior length  
55.5" Cab to axle  
80.0" Exterior body width  
73.6" Exterior height  
157.5" Wheelbase  
68.1" Front tread  
67.0" Rear tread  
25.6' Turning radius  
16 degrees Approach angle  
23 degrees Departure angle  
9.0" Ground clearance (min.)  
12.8" Ground clearance (max.)  
18 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
33.5" Load floor height  
41.3" Front legroom  
34.3" Rear legroom  
41.2" Front headroom  
39.2" Rear headroom  
62.5" Front hiproom  
61.9" Rear hiproom  
65.2" Front shoulder room  
65.3" Rear shoulder room  
97.8" Exterior cargo length  
50.6" Exterior cargo width  
75.5 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
21.0" Pickup bed depth  
62.4 " Exterior cargo maximum width  

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