2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SL specs & colors

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SL

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Key specs

4-door
6 seats
302.0-hp, 4.8-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
15 combined MPG
205.6" length, 73.6" height
Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Sapphire

Interior

Dark Titanium

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
MPG: 13 City / 18 Hwy
Horsepower: 302 hp
Seating Capacity: 6

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
Displacement: 4.8L/293
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 302 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 305 @ 4600
Transmission Options: Transmission Overdrive Switch
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 13 City / 18 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 13.4 qts

Measurements

Second Head Room: 41 in
Second Leg Room: 39 in
Second Shoulder Room: 65 in
Second Hip Room: 65 in
Wheelbase: 144 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 230 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall: N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 80 in
Height, Overall: 74 in
Overhang, Front: 39 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 33 in
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 12 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 69 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 21 in
Tailgate Width: 62 in
Cargo Volume: 53 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Passenger Capacity: 6
Front Head Room: 41 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Front Shoulder Room: 65 in
Front Hip Room: 63 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 47 in

Safety

Stability Control: Standard
Navigation System: Optional

Steering

Steering Type: Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 47 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size: P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size: P265/70R17
Front Wheel Size: 17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size: 17 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size: 17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Steel
Spare Wheel Material: Steel

Weight & Capacity

Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,659 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,659 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 5,341 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,083 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 3,258 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,900 lbs
Curb Weight: 5,341 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 7,000 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: 9,400 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 26 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal
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.: 5,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 825 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs

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