2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE specs & colors

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE

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Key specs

2-door
5 seats
315.0-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
17 combined MPG
205.6" length, 73.6" height
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Sapphire

Interior

Very Dark Cashmere / Light Cashmere

Titanium w / Dark Titanium Accents

Ebony w / Ebony Accents

Titanium

Cashmere

Ebony

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
MPG: 15 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower: 315 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13.0 x 1.2 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake Type: Pwr

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 145

Engine

Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
Displacement: 5.3L/323
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 315 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 335 @ 4000
Transmission Options: 6-Speed A/T
A/T
MPG: 15 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 13.4 qts

Measurements

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Cargo Volume: 76 ft³
Tailgate Width: 62 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 21 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 62 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 98 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 13 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 34 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 52 in
Overhang, Front: 39 in
Height, Overall: 74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 80 in
Passenger Capacity: 6
Length, Overall: N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 249 in
Wheelbase: 158 in
Second Hip Room: 62 in
Second Shoulder Room: 65 in
Second Leg Room: 34 in
Second Head Room: 39 in
Front Hip Room: 63 in
Front Shoulder Room: 65 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Front Head Room: 41 in

Safety

Navigation System: Optional
Stability Control: Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 51 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Steering Type: Pwr

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: 2-stage multi-leaf
Axle Type - Front: Independent
Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Size: 17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size: 17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size: 17 x 7.5 in
Spare Tire Size: P245/70R17
Rear Tire Size: P245/70R17
Front Tire Size: P245/70R17

Weight & Capacity

Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,650 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,900 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 5,259 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 3,155 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,104 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,259 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,641 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,641 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 11,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 6,900 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 1,035 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 9,000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 2,250 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: 9,700 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 34 gal

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