The GMC Sierra 1500 is a spacious 6-seater pick-up truck, measuring 230.08 in. in length, 79.96 in. in width, and 73.82 in. in height. Its wheelbase is 143.5 in., with a front track of 68.11 in. and a rear track of 67.01 in. The Sierra 1500 boasts a minimum turning circle of 47.24 ft., and impressive approach, departure, and ramp-over angles of 15.3°, 22.8°, and 19.3°, respectively. The ground clearance is 9.02 in., providing a smooth ride.
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Body Type
Pick-up
Seats
6
Doors
4
Length
5844 mm 230.08 in.
Width Including Mirrors
2031 mm 79.96 in.
Height
1875 mm 73.82 in.
Wheelbase
3645 mm 143.5 in.
Front Track
1730 mm 68.11 in.
Rear Track
1702 mm 67.01 in.
Min Turning Circle
14.4 m 47.24 ft.
Approach Angle
15.3°
Departure Angle
22.8°
Ramp Over Angle
19.3°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
229 mm 9.02 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Chevrolet Sierra 1500 offers a combination of power and fuel efficiency. It boasts a robust V8 engine and offers excellent towing and hauling capabilities. Fuel consumption is competitive, with city and highway figures of 16.8 l/100 km and 12.4 l/100 km, respectively.
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Fuel Type
Petrol / Ethanol - E85
Fuel Consumption Urban
16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg 16.81 UK mpg 5.95 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg 22.78 UK mpg 8.06 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Sierra 1500 features a 5.3L V8 engine with 315 HP and 458 Nm of torque, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a rear-wheel drivetrain. It has a front independent coil spring and rear leaf spring suspension system. The engine has an OHV valvetrain and multi-port manifold injection, with a 9.9:1 compression ratio and a 5W-30 / GM6094M oil specification. The vehicle has a 14.9 US qt coolant capacity and a 6.02 US qt engine oil capacity.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
315 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
59.1 Hp/l
Torque
458 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 337.8 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
LC9
Engine Displacement
5328 cm3 325.13 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.01 mm 3.78 in.
Piston Stroke
91.95 mm 3.62 in.
Compression Ratio
9.9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 l 6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-30 / GM6094M
Coolant
14.1 l 14.9 US qt | 12.41 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission Hydra-Matic
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Rigid axle suspension, Leaf spring
Maximum Engine Speed
6000 rpm.
Brakes
The GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-size pickup truck with a powerful engine and impressive towing capacity. It features disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, with an anti-lock braking system for added safety. The truck has a steering rack and pinion system and electric power steering for smooth handling. It rides on 17-inch wheels with 245/70 R17 tires.
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Front Brakes
Disc, 330x30 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 295x60 mm
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Tires Size
245/70 R17
Wheel Rims Size
7.5J x 17
Weight & Capacity
The Chevrolet Sierra 1500 is a powerful pickup truck with a weight-to-power ratio of 7.4 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 5.1 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 2338 kg and a maximum weight of 3084 kg. The maximum load capacity is 746 kg. The trunk boot space is 1506 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 98 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
7.4 kg/Hp, 134.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
5.1 kg/Nm, 195.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
2338 kg 5154.41 lbs.
Max Weight
3084 kg 6799.06 lbs.
Max Load
746 kg 1644.65 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1506 l 53.18 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
98 l 25.89 US gal | 21.56 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for GMC - Sierra 1500 III (GMT900) Crew Cab Short Box
The Sierra 1500 has 6 seats.
The Sierra 1500 is 230.08 in. long.
The Sierra 1500 has a ground clearance of 9.02 in.
Up to 14,500 lbs, depending on the trim and configuration.
Yes, a 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine is available on certain trims.
Features like Lane Change Alert, Lane Keep Assist, and Forward Collision Alert are available on certain trims.
The Sierra 1500 achieves 16.8 l/100 km in the city and 12.4 l/100 km on the highway.
The Sierra 1500 is powered by a 5.3L V8 engine.
The Sierra 1500 can tow up to 9,500 pounds and haul up to 1,500 pounds.
The engine displacement of the Sierra 1500 is 5.328 liters or 325.13 cubic inches.
The Sierra 1500 has a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The Sierra 1500 has a rear-wheel drive drivetrain.
The GMC Sierra 1500 has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The GMC Sierra 1500 has a steering rack and pinion system with electric power steering.
The GMC Sierra 1500 has 245/70 R17 tires.
The Sierra 1500 offers a variety of engine options, including a 5.3L V8 and a 3.0L Duramax diesel.
The Sierra 1500 comes standard with features such as a touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a rearview camera.
The Sierra 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of 12,000 pounds.
The weight-to-power ratio is 7.4 kg/Hp.
The maximum load capacity is 746 kg.
The fuel tank capacity is 98 liters.
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