Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] a Sierra HD in motion wiLL Stay in motion UnLeSS acteD Upon by an externaL force, Like a reSt Stop.
DETROIT
innovation eqUaLS tHe abiLity to make a moLeHiLL oUt of a moUntain.
GMC engineers are specialists in making the big challenges seem small. This time, we've made trailering heavy loads up and down steep gradients far less stressful, with many braking and control innovations. [. . . ] And, with an approximately 36-gallon tank, it has a highway range of up to 680 miles.
highway range up to CLEVELAND PITTSBURGH
680
Law2
force equals mass Times acceleraTion.
DILLON
DENVER
12, 000
GRAND JUNCTION
PALISADE
GLENWOOD SPRINGS
10, 000
Law3
To every acTion There is an equal and opposiTe reacTion.
newton'S LawS of motion
"if i have seen furTher, iT is by sTandinG on The shoulders of GianTs. " sir isaac newTon 1643-1727
In 1687, Newton wrote his three Laws of Motion. And we admit we may have bent, stretched and reinterpreted them a little. But look at the result: a tougher, stronger, smarter Sierra Heavy Duty. Of course, this is a GMC and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. There's a law Newton can relate to.
MILES
8, 000
f =ma
BALTIMORE
6, 000
78. 10
Our engineers increased tank capacity to hold approximately 36 gallons of fuel on all models. You'll have to ask Newton.
80
4, 000
2, 000
80
newton'S LawS
of motion
increaSe in fuel economy over 2010 modelS
11%
WASHINGTON, D. C.
coLoraDo i-70 eLevation profiLe
maximum fifth-wheel trailering capacity1
RICHMOND
trailer Sway control
integrated trailer BraKe control
On single rear-wheel models, this new system works with StabiliTrak to minimize trailer sway by applying vehicle and/or trailer brakes.
"Smart" exhauSt BraKe
This optional factory-installed trailer brake control operates from a dashboard-mounted controller switch. It measures brake force and activates brake controllers on the trailer.
20, 000 16, 000
new independent front SuSpenSion
new rear leaf SuSpenSion
fully Boxed Steel frame
lbs
maximum conventional trailering capacity 1
Everything is larger, stronger and lighter. The result is an improved front axle rating and snow plow capability on all 4WD Sierra HDs.
Sierra HD's new asymmetric 3-inch wide rear leaf springs deliver larger Gross Axle Weight Ratings2 and maximum payload ratings. 1
This all-new, high-strength steel frame is fully boxed front to back. We have increased frame strength by 92 percent and torsional stiffness by a factor of five.
newton'S LawS
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This innovative new feature for diesel models varies negative torque needed based on the truck load and grade. This helps reduce brake fade, extends brake life and gives drivers plenty of confidence when hauling heavy loads downhill.
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lbs
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Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your GMC dealer for additional details.
1
Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo. See your GMC dealer for details.
2
Capacities and weight ratings are dependent upon model, engine, transmission and GVWR combinations.
2011 Sierra hd picKup Selected SpecificationS
2011 Sierra hd chaSSiS caB Selected SpecificationS
powertrainS Standard
powertrainS Standard
Vortec 6. 0L V-8 VVT engine with 6-speed automatic transmission
Vortec 6. 0L V-8 VVT engine with 6-speed automatic transmission
availaBle Duramax Diesel 6. 6L V-8 Turbo engine with "smart" exhaust brake, B20 biodiesel capability and 6-speed Allison transmission Selected Sierra hd picKup maximum capacitieS maximum conventional trailer weight rating 1
availaBle Duramax Diesel 6. 6L V-8 Turbo engine with "smart" exhaust brake, B20 biodiesel capability and 6-speed Allison transmission Selected Sierra hd chaSSiS caB maximum capacitieS gvwr 4 (2wd & 4wd)
16, 000 lbs
maximum fifth-wheel trailer weight rating 1
13, 200 lbs
fgawr 5 (4wd with Snow plow prep)
20, 000 lbs
payload 2 gcwr 3
6000 lbs
payload 2
6335 lbs
gvwr 4
27, 500 lbs
fgawr 5 (4wd with Snow plow prep)
7293 lbs
3 new Sierra hd modelS crew caB chaSSiS caB
13, 000 lbs
6000 lbs
With 60" Cab-to-Axle (CA)
Sierra 3500hd crew caB with Single rear wheelS and Standard 6. 5' Box picKup Available with Vortec 6. 0L V-8 engine or Duramax Diesel 6. 6L V-8 engine
Sierra denali hd Selected featureS
Sierra 3500hd 2wd regular caB with either Single rear wheelS or dual rear wheelS Box deletes available with Vortec 6. 0L V-8 engine or Duramax Diesel 6. 6L V-8 engine and pickups available with Vortec 6. 0L V-8 engine
Sierra Denali HD standard exterior features include a distinctive Denali grille, chrome-accented bodyside molding, body-color bumpers and chrome door handles. [. . . ] 4 When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, passengers, cargo and equipment. 5Capacities and weight ratings are dependent upon model, engine, transmission and GVWR combinations. [. . . ]