2003 GMC Sierra 3500

Engines
300-hp, 6.0-liter V-8 (regular gas) See Specs	Standard
340-hp, 8.1-liter V-8 (regular gas) See Specs	Optional
300-hp, 6.6-liter V-8 (diesel) See Specs	Optional

Transmissions
5-speed manual w/OD See Specs	Standard
4-speed automatic w/OD See Specs	Optional
6-speed manual w/OD See Specs	Optional
5-speed automatic w/OD See Specs	Optional

Available Body Colors
	Woodland Green
	Wheatland Yellow
	Tangier Orange
	Summit White
	Polo Green Metallic
	Pewter Metallic
	Onyx Black
	Marine Blue Metallic
	Fire Red
	Doeskin Tan
	Carbon Metallic

Available Interior Colors
	Neutral
	Dark Pewter

Powertrain
Block heater	Optional
105-amp. alternator	Standard
145-amp. alternator	Optional
600 CCA heavy-duty battery	Standard
770 CCA dual batteries	Optional
Battery-rundown protection	Standard
Auxiliary battery	Optional
Low emission vehicle	Standard
Single stainless steel exhaust	Standard
Mode select transmission	Optional

5-spd manual w/OD
Overdrive	Standard

4-spd automatic w/OD
Overdrive	Optional

6-spd manual w/OD
Overdrive	Optional

5-spd automatic w/OD
Overdrive	Optional

4-spd automatic w/OD
Transmission electronic control	Optional

5-spd automatic w/OD
Transmission electronic control	Optional

Powertrain
Automatic locking hubs	Standard
Axle ratio	4.10
Axle ratio : 3.73	Optional
Part-time four-wheel drive	Standard
Four-wheel drive	Standard
Manual transfer case	Standard

Estimated Performance Specs
0-60 mph	8.47 seconds
1/4 mile	16.55 seconds at 83.05 mph
Lateral acceleration	.66 g
Slalom	48 mph

Suspension/Handling
Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar	Standard
Heavy-duty suspension	Standard
Front torsion bar springs	Standard
Gas-pressurized front shocks	Standard
Rigid axle rear leaf suspension	Standard
Gas-pressurized rear shocks	Standard
Hydraulic power-assist re-circulating ball steering	Standard
Hub wheel covers	Standard
Chrome hub wheel covers	Optional
Wheel trim rings	Optional
LT215/85SR16.0D BSW AS tires	Standard
LT215/85SR16.0D BSW AT tires	Optional
LT215/85SR16.0E BSW AS tires	Optional
LT215/85SR16.0E BSW AT tires	Optional
Dual rear wheels	Standard
Steel spare wheel	Standard
16" wheels	Standard
Limited slip differential	Optional

Body Exterior Features
2 doors	Standard
Tailgate	Standard
Folding side-view door mirrors	Standard
Folding left side-view door mirror	Optional
Convex driver mirror	Optional
Manual extendable trailer mirrors	Optional
Skid plates	Optional
Side steps	Optional
Black door handles	Standard
Chrome front bumper with gray rub strip	Standard
Argent rear bumper with black rub strip	Standard
Chrome rear bumper with black rub strip	Optional
Rear step bumper	Standard
2 front tow hooks	Standard
Front licence plate bracket	Optional
Regular bed	Standard
Bed extender	Optional
Soft tonneau cover	Optional
Hard tonneau cover	Optional
Fully galvanized steel body material	Standard
Class IV heavy-duty trailering with harness, hitch	Optional
Black fender flares	Standard
Argent grille	Standard
Chrome grille	Optional

Convenience Features
Manual dual-zone front air conditioning	Standard
Cruise control	Optional
Auto-locking doors	Optional
Steering wheel with manual tilting	Standard
Day-night rearview mirror	Standard
Auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors	Standard
Passenger-side visor mirror	Standard
Front cupholder	Standard
Glove box	Standard
Driver and passenger door bins	Standard
Audio media storage	Standard
Dashboard storage	Standard
Bin instrument-panel storage	Standard
Retained accessory power	Standard
2 12V DC power outlets	Standard
Ashtray	Standard
Front lighter element(s) location	Standard

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

Entertainment Features
AM/FM stereo with seek-scan	Standard
AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player	Optional
Radio data system	Optional
Weather band radio	Optional
Automatic equalizer	Optional
Speed-sensitive volume	Optional
4 speakers	Standard
Fixed antenna	Standard

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features
Aero-composite halogen headlamps	Standard
Cab clearance lights	Standard
Cargo bed light	Standard
Variable intermittent wipers	Standard
Front windshield visor strip	Standard
Rear window defroster	Optional
Light-tinted windows	Standard
Deep-tinted windows	Optional
Dome light with fade	Standard
Front reading lights	Optional
Variable instrument panel lighting	Standard
Analog display	Standard
Tachometer	Standard
Voltmeter	Standard
Trip odometer	Standard
Oil pressure gauge	Standard
Water temp. gauge	Standard
Transmission oil temp. gauge	Optional
Engine hour meter	Standard
In-radio clock	Standard
Systems monitor	Standard
Oil-pressure warning	Standard
Water-temp. warning	Standard
Battery warning	Standard
Low-oil-level 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
Turn-signal-on warning	Standard
Transmission-fluid-temperature warning	Optional

Safety and Security
Four-wheel ABS brakes	Standard
4 ABS channels	Standard
Four-wheel disc brakes	Standard
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Full-size spare tire	Standard
Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown	Standard
Driver front-impact airbag	Standard
Cancellable passenger front-impact airbag	Standard
Front seat-integrated seatbelts	Standard
Side-impact bars	Standard
Ignition disable	Passlock II
Manual adjustable front head restraints	Standard

Standard Specs and Dimensions
Engine type	V-8
Engine displacement	364 cu.in.
Engine horsepower	300-hp @ 4,400 rpm
Engine torque	360 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
Valvetrain	OHV
Valves	16
Engine bore x stroke	4.0" x 3.6"
Compression ratio	9.40 to 1
Fuel tank capacity	34.0 gal.
Curb weight	5,841 lbs.
GVWR	11,400 lbs.
Front GAWR	4,500 lbs.
Rear GAWR	8,550 lbs.
Payload	5,559 lbs.
Front axle capacity	4,800 lbs.
Rear axle capacity	9,200 lbs.
Front spring rating	4,500 lbs.
Rear spring rating	8,600 lbs.
Towing capacity	12,000 lbs.
GCWR	22,000 lbs.
Frame yield strength	40,000 psi
Exterior length	222.1"
Cab to axle	55.9"
Frame section modulus	6.5 cu.in.
Exterior body width	96.1"
Exterior height	76.2"
Wheelbase	133.0"
Front tread	68.6"
Rear tread	74.7"
Turning radius	21.9'
Ground clearance (min.)	10.6"
Ground clearance (max.)	13.6"
Load floor height	35.8"
Front legroom	41.3"
Front headroom	41.0"
Front hiproom	61.4"
Front shoulder room	65.2"
Exterior cargo length	97.6"
Exterior cargo width	50.0"
Exterior cargo volume	70.7 cu.ft.
Pickup bed depth	19.5"

Warranty
Basic warranty (months/miles)	36/36,000
Powertrain warranty (months/miles)	36/36,000
Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles)	72/100,000
Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles)	36/36,000
Diesel engine warranty (months/miles) : 60/100,000	Optional

NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings

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IIHS Crash-Test Ratings

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