2011 GMC Sierra Denali Review

The Chevrolet Silverado from Chevrolet and GMC counterpart, the GMC Sierra, are the last line of full-size pickups from General Motors.

History

Although General Motors introduced its pick-up in 1930, the term "Silverado" was a designation only used to specify the playback level for the Chevrolet pick-up of the C / K 1975 and 1999. Similarly, GMC C / K used the "Sierra" as the designation of high level of finish in their vehicles until 1988. In 1988, the GMC decided to use the "Sierra" name on all GMC trucks, despite the "C / K" nomenclature was continued through 1999. "C" trucks had rear-wheel drive while "K" models had four wheel drive. Both Chevrolet and GMC dropped the "C" and the names "K" in 1999.

 

Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks have been essentially the same for all their history. The Silverado today is generally advertised as "harder" version, while the Sierra has more luxury options. There are some variations in the trim and the option as well. Early models included variations in engines and equipment, but the current differences are small. The 1999 redesign included different grilles and interior trim, and certain features (eg Quadrasteer) were studied at different times of the two trucks.

GMT800

The GMT800 Silverado / Sierra 1500 (trucks) were released in 1998 as 1999 models. The "classic" light GMT400 C / K trucks were continued in production for the first year with new models, and the GMT400 pick-up continued until 2000, with the new GMT800 Silverado / Sierra HD (Heavy Duty) introduced in 2001.

Light


There are several models of the Silverado and Sierra light, including half-ton, SS, and Hybrid.

Light trucks generally use the name in 1500, can tow up to 10 400 pounds (4717 kilograms) and can carry 2052 pounds (931 kg) in their beds. They are available in three cab lengths, 2-door short cab, 3 or 4-door extended cab and front-hinged 4-door Crew Cab Three cargo beds, including 69.2 in (1758 mm) short box, 78.7 (1999 mm), a box, and 97.6 in (2479 mm) long box. A short window is only available for extended or crew cab, and is the only option for the second.

For the first year was only the regular cab, 3 door extended cabs available with the Vortec 4300 V6 (regular cab only), Vortec 4800 V8 Vortec 5300 V8 and the. 4 door extended cab was added in 2000, and 5.3 L engine output increased to 285 hp (213 kW) and 325 ft � lbf (441 N � m).

The 6.0 L Vortec 6000 V8 was added in 2001 Heavy Duty models, rated at 300 hp (224 kW), with the GMC Sierra 1500 C3 getting an uprated 325 hp (242 kW) version of this engine. The Silverado Z71 got an optional lighter composite box, with a suspension package for towing, but lacked the high-performance engine. C3 Denali was in 2002, and Quadrasteer was added.

GM launched a new version of the Silverado / Sierra in 2003, a new front, rear and slightly modified.

GMC Sierra C3/Denali

GMC created an upscale version of the 1500 Sierra in 2001, called the Sierra C3. It uses a four-wheel drive and V8 Vortec 6000 6.0 L rated 325 hp (242 kW) and other high-level equipment. In 2002 the name was changed to Sierra Denali, but the specification remained the same. Denali has 345 hp (257 kW) GM Vortec engine # 6000 HO engine, already used in the Silverado SS, 2005.

Denali is rated to tow � 8100 (3674 kg) and tow 1575 pounds (714 kg) of cargo box.

Heavy Duty

HD is a variant heavy duty trucks. This is a stronger version of the Silverado / Sierra light, and it's available on 1500HD, 2500HD and 3500. 1500HD, introduced in 2001, offers a Vortec 6000 V8 295 hp (220 kW) at 5200 rpm and 335 ft � lbf (454 Nm) of torque at 4000 rpm Hydra-Matic four-speed. 2500HD Duramax V8 also offers the available 310 hp (231 kW) at 3000 rpm and 605 ft ? lbf (820 N ? m) of torque at 1600 rpm. Also available is the Vortec 8100 V8 325 hp (242 kW) at 4200 rpm and 447 ft ? lbf (606 N ? m) of torque at 3200 rpm.

The 2500HD has an available five-speed Allison 1000 transmission. The Silverado 3500 offers the same engine / transmission features that makes the 2500HD, but it is usually equipped with "dual" dual wheels at the back and have a much stronger frame. HD models are primarily used for weight loads and towing heavy.

Towing capacity for the 1500HD is valued at � 10,300 (4672 kg) and can tow 3129 pounds (1419 kg) in the bed. The 2500HD ups these assessments to � 16,100 (7303 kg) and 4.058 pounds (1.841 kg) while the 3500 can take � 16,700 (7575 kg) and pull � 5.511 (2,500 kg)