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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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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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
- 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
2016 GMC Sierra 3500 FAQ
The GMC Sierra 3500 received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the GMC Sierra 3500 as 13 out of 19 among Fullsize Truck
The 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 has a maximum towing capacity of between 14600 and 23200 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 2016 GMC Sierra 3500:
- Long Bed
- Running Boards
- Apple CarPlay
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Auxiliary Audio Input
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