2012 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 2012 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Sierra 1500 trims have been upgraded with A/C Seat(s), Heated Steering Wheel, and Rear View Camera as standard equipment this year.
- SiriusXM Trial Available features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Work Truck trim now comes with Cruise Control and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The SLE trim now comes with Alloy Wheels and Tow Hitch 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
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Long Bed
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Running Boards
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
2012 GMC Sierra 1500 FAQ
The 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SLE: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- SLT: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- Work Truck: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- XFE: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- SL: 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- Denali: 13 MPG City and 18 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 2012 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.
Here is what's new for the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500:
- A/C Seat(s)
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Rear View Camera
- SiriusXM Trial Available
- Alloy Wheels
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