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Used 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Features & Specs

Overview

Overview
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Engine Typegasgasgas
Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Drive Trainrear wheel driverear wheel driverear wheel drive
CylindersV8V8V8
Combined MPG161617
Total Seating666
Basic Warranty3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Drive Train

Drive Train
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Drive typerear wheel driverear wheel driverear wheel drive
Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic

Fuel & MPG

Fuel & MPG
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EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy)14/19 mpg14/19 mpg15/20 mpg
Range in miles (cty/hwy)364.0/494.0 mi.364.0/494.0 mi.510.0/680.0 mi.
Fuel tank capacity26.0 gal.26.0 gal.34.0 gal.
Combined MPG161617
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleaded

Engine

Engine
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Torque305 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm305 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm338 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm
Base engine size4.8 L4.8 L5.3 L
Horsepower295 hp @ 5600 rpm295 hp @ 5600 rpm315 hp @ 5200 rpm
Turning circle44.6 ft.46.9 ft.51.2 ft.
Valves161616
Base engine typegasgasgas
Cam typeOverhead valves (OHV)Overhead valves (OHV)Overhead valves (OHV)
CylindersV8V8V8
cylinder deactivationnonoyes

Safety

Safety
Starting MSRP: $27,225
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2 rear headrestsyesyesyes
electronic brakeforce distributionyesyesyes
front seatbelt pretensionersyesyesyes
4-wheel ABSyesyesyes
Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakesyesyesyes
daytime running lightsyesyesyes
engine immobilizeryesyesyes
front fog/driving lightsyesyesyes
Rear center 3-point beltyesyesyes
post-collision safety systemyesyesyes
child seat anchorsyesyesyes
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivationyesyesyes
Rear height adjustable headrestsyesyesyes
remote anti-theft alarm systemyesyesyes
2 front headrestsyesyesyes
Front center lap beltyesyesyes
dusk sensing headlampsyesyesyes
auto delay off headlampsyesyesyes
tire pressure monitoringyesyesyes

In-Car Entertainment

In-Car Entertainment
Starting MSRP: $27,225
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adjustable speed sensitive volume controlyesyesyes
AM/FM stereoyesyesyes
auxiliary audio inputyesyesyes
satellite radio satellite radioyesyesyes
mast antennayesyesyes
radio data systemyesyesyes
6 total speakersyesyesyes

Comfort & Convenience

Comfort & Convenience
Starting MSRP: $27,225
Starting MSRP: $27,585
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Air conditioningyesyesyes
front seatback storageyesyesyes
cruise controlyesyesyes
cargo area lightyesyesyes
leather steering wheelyesyesyes
Cruise controls on steering wheelyesyesyes
tilt-adjustable steering wheelyesyesyes
power steeringyesyesyes
Dual illuminating vanity mirrorsyesyesyes
front and rear cupholdersyesyesyes
electrochromatic inside rearview mirroryesyesyes
front and rear door pocketsyesyesyes
retained accessory poweryesyesyes
Rear floor matsyesyesyes
front and rear reading lightsyesyesyes

Power Feature

Power Feature
Starting MSRP: $27,225
Starting MSRP: $27,585
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1 one-touch power windowsyesyesyes
Power mirrorsyesyesyes
remote keyless power door locksyesyesyes
Heated mirrorsyesyesyes

Instrumentation

Instrumentation
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Starting MSRP: $27,585
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low fuel level warningyesyesyes
clockyesyesyes
compassyesyesyes
external temperature displayyesyesyes
tachometeryesyesyes

Front Seats

Front Seats
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Starting MSRP: $27,585
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Front head room41.5 in.41.5 in.41.5 in.
4 -way manual driver seat adjustmentsyesyesyes
Front shoulder room65.2 in.65.2 in.65.2 in.
40-20-40 split bench front seatsyesyesyes
Front leg room41.3 in.41.3 in.41.3 in.
4 -way manual passenger seat adjustmentyesyesyes
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar supportyesyesyes
Front hip room62.5 in.62.5 in.62.5 in.
clothyesyesyes

Rear Seats

Rear Seats
Starting MSRP: $27,225
Starting MSRP: $27,585
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Rear head room39.3 in.39.3 in.39.3 in.
Rear hip Room61.9 in.61.9 in.61.9 in.
Rear leg room34.3 in.34.3 in.34.3 in.
Rear shoulder room65.3 in.65.3 in.65.3 in.
rear ventilation ductsyesyesyes
Split-folding rear seatbackyesyesyes

Measurements

Measurements
Starting MSRP: $27,225
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Front track68.1 in.68.1 in.68.1 in.
Curb weight4870 lbs.4923 lbs.5218 lbs.
Gross weight6400 lbs.6400 lbs.6900 lbs.
Angle of approach15.2 degrees15.9 degrees16.2 degrees
Maximum payload1530 lbs.1477 lbs.1682 lbs.
Angle of departure23.8 degrees24.0 degrees22.8 degrees
Length220.3 in.229.9 in.248.7 in.
Maximum towing capacity8900 lbs.10200 lbs.7600 lbs.
Ground clearance8.5 in.8.9 in.9.1 in.
Height73.8 in.73.9 in.73.6 in.
Wheel base133.9 in.143.5 in.157.5 in.
Width80.0 in.80.0 in.80.0 in.
Rear track67.0 in.67.0 in.67.0 in.

Colors

Colors
Starting MSRP: $27,225
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Exterior Colors
  • Steel Gray Metallic
  • Dark Crimson Metallic
  • Sonoma Red Metallic
  • Wheatland Yellow (Fleet)
  • Deep Blue Metallic
  • Tangier Orange (Fleet)
  • Medium Brown Metallic
  • Fire Red
  • Summit White
  • Silver Birch Metallic
  • Onyx Black
  • Stealth Gray Metallic
  • Woodland Green (Fleet)
  • Doeskin Tan (Fleet)
  • Dark Crimson Metallic
  • Sonoma Red Metallic
  • Steel Gray Metallic
  • Wheatland Yellow (Fleet)
  • Deep Blue Metallic
  • Tangier Orange (Fleet)
  • Medium Brown Metallic
  • Fire Red
  • Summit White
  • Silver Birch Metallic
  • Onyx Black
  • Stealth Gray Metallic
  • Woodland Green (Fleet)
  • Doeskin Tan (Fleet)
  • Steel Gray Metallic
  • Dark Crimson Metallic
  • Sonoma Red Metallic
  • Wheatland Yellow (Fleet)
  • Deep Blue Metallic
  • Tangier Orange (Fleet)
  • Medium Brown Metallic
  • Fire Red
  • Summit White
  • Silver Birch Metallic
  • Onyx Black
  • Stealth Gray Metallic
  • Woodland Green (Fleet)
  • Doeskin Tan (Fleet)
Interior Colors
  • Ebony, cloth
  • Ebony, leather
  • Dark Titanium/Light Titanium, cloth
  • Ebony/Light Cashmere, cloth
  • Ebony/Light Cashmere, leather
  • Dark Titanium/Light Titanium, leather
  • Dark Titanium/Light Titanium, cloth
  • Ebony, cloth
  • Ebony, leather
  • Ebony/Light Cashmere, cloth
  • Ebony/Light Cashmere, leather
  • Dark Titanium/Light Titanium, leather
  • Ebony, cloth
  • Ebony, leather
  • Dark Titanium/Light Titanium, cloth
  • Ebony/Light Cashmere, cloth
  • Ebony/Light Cashmere, leather
  • Dark Titanium/Light Titanium, leather

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels
Starting MSRP: $27,225
Starting MSRP: $27,585
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chrome steel wheelsyesyesyes
P245/70R17 tiresyesyesyes
partial wheel coversyesyesyes
Steel spare wheelyesyesyes
17 x 7.5 in. wheelsyesyesyes
All season tiresyesyesyes
fullsize non-matching spare tireyesyesyes
underbody mounted spare tireyesyesyes

Suspension

Suspension
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front independent suspensionyesyesyes
solid live axle rear suspensionyesyesyes
Stabilizer bar stabilizer baryesyesyes
short and long arm front suspensionyesyesyes

Warranty

Warranty
Starting MSRP: $27,225
Starting MSRP: $27,585
Starting MSRP: $28,435
Basic3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain5 yr./ 100000 mi.5 yr./ 100000 mi.5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Rust6 yr./ 100000 mi.6 yr./ 100000 mi.6 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside5 yr./ 100000 mi.5 yr./ 100000 mi.5 yr./ 100000 mi.

Inventory

Inventory
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