Capable & Comfortable: 2017 GMC Sierra HD pickup truck
No other heavy-duty truck matches the GMC Sierra HD lineup when it comes to offering capability with comfort, quietness and uniquely crafted interiors. The Sierra HD is offered in regular, double cab and crew cab configurations, with 2500HD and 3500HD regular cab models matched an 8’ cargo box. Sierra 2500HD double cab and crew cab models are available with 6’6” or 8’ boxes. The Sierra 3500HD double cab is offered exclusively with the 8’ box, while 3500HD crew cabs are available with the 6’6” and 8’ boxes. Dual-rear-wheel configurations are also available on 3500HD.
The Sierra HD is available in base (1SA), SLE, and SLT trim levels. The All Terrain HD premium off-road package is offered on SLT crew cab 4WD models, featuring unique 18-inch chrome aluminum wheels and all-terrain tires (20-inch wheels are available), spray-on bedliner, Z71 suspension with Rancho twin-tube shocks, underbody shield and Front and Rear Park Assist. Exterior cues include an All Terrain grille insert and chrome grille surround, as well as body-color front and rear bumpers. Inside is a heated steering wheel, All Terrain sill plates, carpeted floor mats and a gauge cluster featuring an inclinometer. The Z71 suspension is also available on SLE and SLT models without the All Terrain package.
Base power for the Sierra HD pickup truck is generated by a Vortec 6.0L V8 engine. A Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic transmission communicates torque to the ground. For those who need more torque and overall power, the Duramax 6.6L V8 turbo-diesel engine bolted to a robust Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission is an available option. The Duramax has been developed to operate for at least 200,000 miles on a rough-duty cycle without the need for a major overhaul. There is also am available bi-fuel option that allows the gasoline engine to run on compressed natural gas.
A new Gooseneck/5th Wheel Trailering Prep Package introduced last year makes Sierra HD models ready to tow larger trailers right from the factory. It’s available for both gasoline and diesel-equipped models and features a frame-mounted hitch platform and tray that accommodates a gooseneck ball hitch or fifth wheel hitch mounting brackets, and includes a cargo bed-mounted trailer harness, as well as a spray-in bedliner. A new Gooseneck Completion Kit is also be available from GMC dealers, featuring a 2-5/16-inch ball hitch and two chain tie-downs.
Additional standard features include CornerStep rear bumper, EZ Lift and Lower tailgate (standard SLE/SLT), locking tailgate, and upper tie-downs.
Inside the passenger cabin, the Sierra HD is roomy, quiet and functional, with a strong cab structure the foundation for its refinement. Nearly two-thirds of the cab is made of high-strength steel, while shear-style body mounts are used to tune out both up-and-down and side-to-side movement for a quiet, comfortable ride. Double and crew cab models have a set of hydraulic body mounts to further isolate the cabs.
The instrument panel has an intuitive six-gauge cluster. Standard models include a 3.5-inch driver information center display in the middle of the instrument cluster, with a 4.2-inch color driver information center display, for vehicle and infotainment data, standard on SLE, SLT and Sierra Denali. Ambient lighting highlights all functional areas, such as the “4x4” and headlamp switches, as well as the radio, for easier viewing at night. All models have extensive interior storage, tailored to the way customers use their trucks. The center console – available on vehicles with front bucket seats – offers nearly one cubic foot of combined storage space, with the depth and width to conceal a laptop computer.
Additionally, the locking console accommodates hanging files for owners who use their truck as a rolling office, as well as controls for overhead ambient lighting, map pockets along the side, movable cup holders and reconfigurable compartments. It also includes five USB ports, two 12-volt power points, a 110-volt outlet and a cord management system, allowing owners to leave their phone charger plugged in for quicker access when it’s needed, but remains concealed and without a dangling cord when it’s not. Plus, there’s a location on the console designed specifically for cell phone storage.
The fold-down center armrest on standard models and other models equipped with the 40/20/40-split bench seat offers covered storage and connectivity, with two USB ports and two 12-volt power points. New wireless phone charging allows compatible phones to be charged without having to connect or disconnect wires or cables. It is available on SLE and SLT double cab and crew cab models with standard bucket seats.
Dimensions & specifications
Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab – long cargo box
Wheelbase: 133.6; overall length: 224.3; width: 80.1; height: 77.8 (77.7 4WD)
Sierra 2500HD Double Cab – standard cargo box
Wheelbase: 144.2; overall length: 239.9; width: 80.5; height: 78.1 (78.0 4WD)
Sierra 2500HD Double Cab – long cargo box
Wheelbase: 158.1; overall length: 248.8; width: 80.5; height: 77.9 (77.8 4WD)
Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab – standard cargo box
Wheelbase: 153.7; overall length: 239.4; width: 80.5; height: 78.3 (78.2 4WD)
Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab – long cargo box
Wheelbase: 167.7; overall length: 258.3; width: 80.5; height: 78.0 (77.9 4WD)
Sierra 3500HD Regular Cab – long cargo box/DRW
Wheelbase: 133.6; overall length: 224.3; width: 96.0; height: 77.3 (77.4 4WD)
Sierra 3500HD Double Cab – long cargo box /DRW
Wheelbase: 158.1; overall length: 224.8; width: 96.0; height: 77.6
Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab – long cargo box/DRW
Wheelbase: 167.6; overall length: 258.3; width: 96.0; height: 77.8 (77.7 4WD)
Engine: 6.0L V8 (L96/LC8 w/gasoline) – 360 hp at 5400 rpm and 380 lbs-ft of torque at 4200 rpm, 6.0L V8 (LC8 w/CNG) – 301 hp at 5000 rpm and 333 lbs-ft of torque at 4200 rpm; Duramax 6.6L V8 turbo-diesel (LML) – 397 hp at 3000 rpm and 765 lbs-ft of torque at 1600 rpm
Transmission: six-speed automatic
Payload capacity: 4,043 lbs
Towing capacity: 20,000 lbs
Safety features
Dual front airbags, front seat side-impact airbags, dual head curtain airbags, four-wheel Hydroboost disc brakes with anti-lock, StabiliTrak stability control system with proactive roll avoidance, automatic locking rear differential, traction control, daytime running lights, Teen Driver system, and tire pressure monitoring system. SLE adds remote locking tailgate, Bluetooth hands free phone system, remote keyless entry, and rear vision camera. SLT adds integrated trailer brake controller, digital steering assist, fog lamps, power adjustable pedals, remote vehicle start system, universal home remote, and theft deterrent system. Sierra 3500HD adds trailer sway control and hill start assist. SLT adds high intensity headlamps and fog lamps.
Warranty
Basic: 3-year/36,000 mile
Gasoline Powertrain: 5-year/60,000 mile
Diesel Powertrain: 5-year/100,000 mile
Corrosion: 6-year/100,000 mile
Roadside Assistance – Gasoline: 5-year/60,000 mile
Roadside Assistance – Diesel: 5-year/100,000 mile
Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2017 GMC Sierra HD pickup truck starts from $33,890 for the base Sierra 2500HD regular cab upto $60,372 for the Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab SLT DRW AWD turbodiesel. Destination charges add $1,195.
