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2016 GMC Sierra 3500 review

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What is new for the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500?

  • Sierra 3500 trims have been upgraded with Long Bed, Running Boards, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment this year.
  • The SLT trim now comes with Flex Fuel Vehicle as standard equipment.
  • The Base trim now comes with Flex Fuel Vehicle as standard equipment.
  • The SLE trim now comes with Flex Fuel Vehicle as standard equipment.
  • The Work Truck trim now comes with Auxiliary Audio Input and Flex Fuel Vehicle as standard equipment.

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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

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Base 2WD 2D Regular Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Cruise Control
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Tow Hitch
  • Traction Control
  • Vinyl Seats

Optional Features

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  • Alternative Fuel
  • Bed Liner
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Dual Rear Wheels
  • Fifth Wheel Tow Hitch
  • Gooseneck Tow Hitch
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

6.0L

Horsepower

360

Torque (ft-lbs)

380

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

36

Wheelbase

133.6"

Overall length

224.4"

Width

80.12"

Height

77.83"

Leg room

F 45.27"

Head room

F 42.8"

Front tires

LT265/70R18E

Rear tires

LT265/70R18E

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

1450/14600 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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