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2009 GMC Sierra 1500
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2009 GMC Sierra 1500
MSRP $23,990 - $54,180
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
MSRP $23,520 - $45,870
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8 Gas V6 Gas/Electric V8
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V6 Gas V8
Displacement
5.3L/327 6.0L/366 4.8L/295 6.2/378 4.3L/262 6.2L/378
5.3L/327 6.0L/366 4.3L/262 4.8L/295
Fuel System
SFI MFI
MFI SFI
Horsepower
315 hp @ 5200 rpm 367 hp @ 5500 rpm 295 hp @ 5600 rpm 403 hp @ 5700 rpm 195 hp @ 4600 rpm 332 hp @ 5100 rpm
315 hp @ 5200 rpm 367 hp @ 5500 rpm 195 hp @ 4600 rpm 295 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
338 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 375 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 305 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm 417 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm 367 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
338 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 375 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 2800 rpm 305 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,996 - 2,268 kg
1,950 - 2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 - 227 kg
293 - 340 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,996 - 4,853 kg
2,313 - 4,763 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
299 - 728 kg
347 - 714 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,039 - 4,536 kg
2,948 - 4,717 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
760 - 4,536 kg
737 - 1,179 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: tow/haul mode Driver info centre -inc: displays warnings & messages, trip odometer, engine hours, transmission temp, oil life, relearn tire position, remote key relearn, feature setting menus such as language function, compass, exterior temp Driver info centre -inc: displays warnings & messages, trip odometer, engine hours, transmission temp, oil life, relearn tire position, remote key relearn, feature setting menus such as language function, compass, exterior temp, (4) menu buttons on the IP for additional vehicle info, customization & set/reset functions Driver info centre -inc: displays warnings & messages, trip odometer, engine hours, transmission temp, oil life, relearn tire position, remote key relearn, feature setting menus such as language function 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: tow/haul mode (REQ: LY2 Engine) HD 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: tow/haul mode, driver shift control, manual shifting mode, external HD trans oil cooler, HD cooling fan, engine oil cooler, aux trans cooler 2-mode 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: tow/haul mode Driver info centre-inc: trip odometer, engine hours, transmission temp, oil life, relearn tire position, remote key relearn, feature setting menus such as language function Heavy duty trailering w/extra capacity transmission cooling & high capacity air cleaner Driver info centre-inc: trip odometer, engine hours, transmission temp, oil life, relearn tire position, remote key relearn, feature setting menus such as language function, (4) menu buttons on the IP for additional trip/fuel, vehicle info, customization & set/reset functions
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Flex Fuel Hybrid
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
9.8 - 17.7 L/100 km
14.1 - 16.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.2 - 11.3 L/100 km
9.8 - 11.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.2 - 17.7 L/100 km
9.8 - 16.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
98.0 - 128.0 L
98.0 - 128.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Not Available
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
3 - 6
3 - 6
Front Head Room
1,054 mm
1,054 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,656 mm
1,656 mm
Rear Head Room
998 - 1,031 mm
998 - 1,031 mm
Rear Leg Room
871 - 983 mm
871 - 983 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,656 - 1,659 mm
1,656 - 1,659 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,023 - 4,001 mm
3,023 - 4,001 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,032 mm
2,032 mm
Height, Overall
1,867 - 1,877 mm
1,867 - 1,877 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17 P275/55R20 P265/65R18 P245/70R17 LT245/70R17
P265/70R17 P275/55R20 P265/65R18 P245/70R17 LT245/70R17
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17 P275/55R20 P265/65R18 P245/70R17 LT245/70R17
P265/70R17 P275/55R20 P265/65R18 P245/70R17 LT245/70R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Not Available
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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