Chevrolet 3500 vs. GMC Sierra 3500
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Highlights
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$19,119
Starting MSRP
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$48,200
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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20,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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98 in
Bed Length
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98 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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255 hp
290 hp 195 hp Horsepower
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401 hp
470 hp Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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330 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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464 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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255 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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401 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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5.7L/350
Displacement
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6.6L/-TBD-
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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10-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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17.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
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LT275/70R18
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
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LT275/70R18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
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LT275/70R18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Full-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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N/A
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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3-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Short/Long Arm w/Torsion Bars
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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48 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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47 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Power
Steering Type
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Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume
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84 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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62 in
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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19 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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21 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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64 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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71 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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11 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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11 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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35 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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35 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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73 in
Height, Overall
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81 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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82 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Length, Overall
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236 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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213 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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132 in
Wheelbase
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142 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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61 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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43 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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3
Passenger Capacity
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3
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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34 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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36 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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9,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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10,950 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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4,870 lbs
Curb Weight
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6,211 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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9,684 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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11,650 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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20,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,770 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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19,080 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,450 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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10,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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14,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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13,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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24,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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4,130 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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4,739 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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4,130 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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4,739 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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4,870 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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6,211 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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2,029 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,666 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,841 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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3,545 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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170
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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720
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14.1 x 1.3 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.50 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 x 1.6 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 or the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 3500 is more reliable than the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 1998 3500 versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2026 Sierra 3500.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 or the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 3500 and the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 or the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500?
The 1998 Chevrolet 3500 is cheaper than the 2026 GMC Sierra 3500 with a $19,119 starting MSRP versus a $48,200 starting MSRP.
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