2011 GMC Sierra 3500HD Truck Review & Ratings

A manufacturer that offers a pickup with the 'HD' name is serious in terms of the performance, reliability and promise of the pickup truck. This is true for the GMC Sierra 3500HD Truck. The good news is that it does not disappoint. In fact, when this was compared to other heavy duty pickup trucks in the market, the Sierra 3500HD Truck managed to place higher than its competitors including the Ford F-350 and the Ram 3500. The GMC Sierra 3500HD Truck took home the 'Heavy Duty Hurt Locker' title, a comparison test between the leading heavy duty trucks of the automotive industry. The test is one of the hardest and most grueling in the industry as this involves towing the 19400 pound fifth wheel trailers for more than 2000 miles. No matter how tough the tests were, the GMC Sierra 3500HD Truck managed to get on top of the heap. The result of the test only reinforced the earlier label used for this GMC truck, as the go-to choice when it comes to heavy duty applications including hauling and towing.

At the core of the performance of the GMC Sierra 3500HD Truck is the Duramax Diesel Engine that packs 397 horsepower and 765 lb-ft of torque. When this engine is fitted with Allison Transmission, the performance of the pickup is one of the segment's best. This kind of power is highly recommended for heavy duty work including hauling of large loads and towing. Coming in as standard for the GMC Sierra 3500HD Truck is the 6.0L V8 engine that can deliver 360 horsepower and another 380 lb-feet of torque if powered by the 6-speed automatic transmission. This also packs the standard 36 gallon fuel tank. With an increased tank capacity by as much as 38 percent, drivers don't need to worry about long travels when using this pickup. There's no denying the appeal and the brawn offered by the Sierra 3500HD. This is one of the most competent, refined and toughest Heavy Duty pickup trucks available in the market. With a redesigned interior to address the common complaints of lackluster seats and amenities, this GMC Heavy Duty Truck is ready for the road.