2012 GMC Sierra 3500HD Overview
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Available GMC Sierra 3500HD 2012 Submodel Types: Crew Cab, Regular Cab, Double Cab
Available Trims: Denali, Base, SLT, SLE, Work Truck
Exterior Colors: Summit White, Onyx Black, Graphite Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Dark Crimson Metallic, Doeskin Tan (Fleet), Fire Red, Iridium Metallic, Medium Brown Metallic, Mineral Metallic, Sonoma Red Metallic, Steel Gray Metallic
Interior Colors: Jet Black leather, Jet Black/Dark Ash vinyl, Cocoa/Dune leather, Ebony premium leather, Jet Black/Dark Ash cloth, Cocoa/Dark Sand leather, Very Dark Cashmere/Light Cashmere leather, Ebony leather, Dark Titanium cloth, Dark Titanium/Light Titanium leather, Ebony premium cloth, Jet Black/Dark Ash leather
Popular Features: 10,000lb+ Towing Capacity, AWD/4WD, Aux Audio Inputs, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Towing Hitch, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Trip Computer, Crew Cab, 8ft Bed, USB Inputs, Bluetooth, Stability Control, Alarm, Tire Pressure Warning, Power Driver Seat, Auto Climate Control, Leather Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Back-up camera, Parking sensors, Remote Start, Upgraded Engine, Heated seats, Navigation, Cooled Seats, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Lane Departure Warning, Sunroof/Moonroof, Upgraded Headlights, Post-collision safety system, 6ft Bed, Rear Entertainment System, Standard Cab, Mobile Internet, Extended Cab, Upgraded Stereo
Engine/Mechanics: 8 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: diesel, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), regular unleaded
Drivetrains: four wheel drive
