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2021 GMC Sierra 3500 review

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What is new for the 2021 GMC Sierra 3500?

  • Sierra 3500 trims have been upgraded with Flex Fuel Vehicle as standard equipment this year.
  • Head Up Display, Automated Cruise Control, Rear Air Conditioning, and Kicker Speaker System features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The AT4 trim now comes with BOSE Sound System as standard equipment.
  • The SLE trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
  • The Base trim now comes with Cruise Control, Bed Liner, Cloth Seats, and Power Mirrors as standard equipment.
  • The SLT trim now comes with Rear View Camera as standard equipment.

2021 GMC Sierra 3500 trims

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Base:

  • 401-hp, 464-lb-ft of torque 6.6L
  • 445-hp, 910-lb-ft of torque 6.6L
  • Vinyl Seats
  • Traction Control
  • Cruise Control
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Rear View Camera
  • Tow Hitch
  • Bed Liner
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SLE:

SLT:

  • Includes all features available on the SLE
  • Rear Defroster
  • Power Seats
  • Memory Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Smart Key
  • Remote Start
  • Leather Seats
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AT4:

  • Includes all features available on the SLT
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • A/C Seats
  • Lane Departure Warning

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the GMC Sierra 3500 an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks GMC Sierra 3500 14th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.

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GMC Sierra 3500 features and specs

Base 2WD 2D Regular Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bed Liner
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Dual Rear Wheels
  • Long Bed
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Tow Hitch
  • Traction Control
  • Vinyl Seats
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bed Liner
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cloth Seats
  • Dual Rear Wheels
  • Fifth Wheel Tow Hitch
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Gooseneck Tow Hitch
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

6.6L

Horsepower

401

Torque (ft-lbs)

464

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

36

Wheelbase

141.55"

Overall length

235.5"

Width

81.75"

Height

80.94"

Leg room

F 44.53"

Head room

F 43.11"

Front tires

LT275/70R18

Rear tires

LT275/70R18

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

1450/20000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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