2011 GMC Sierra 1500 review
GMC Sierra 1500 highlights
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
12 city, 18 highway, 14 combined
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What is new for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The Sierra 1500 is available in a new trim called the XFE.
- Sierra 1500 trims have been upgraded with Running Boards as standard equipment this year.
- Manual Transmission and Alternative Fuel features are now available as options on select trims.
- The SLE trim now comes with Auxiliary Audio Input as standard equipment.
- The SL trim now comes with Auxiliary Audio Input as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the GMC Sierra 1500 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks GMC Sierra 1500 4th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.
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SLE 2WD 2D Regular Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Bed Liner
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Long Bed
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
4.8L
Horsepower
302
Torque (ft-lbs)
305
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
26
Wheelbase
119"
Overall length
205.6"
Width
80"
Height
73.6"
Leg room
F 41.3"
Head room
F 41.5"
Front tires
P245/70R17
Rear tires
P245/70R17
Seating capacity
3
Max towing capacity
705/9100 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 FAQ
The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SLE : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- SLT : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- Work Truck : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- Denali : 13 MPG City and 18 MPG Highway
- SL : 14 MPG City and 18 MPG Highway
- XFE : 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
The GMC Sierra 1500 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the GMC Sierra 1500 as 3 out of 19 among Fullsize Truck
The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of between 4700 and 10700 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
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