2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 18  Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft | 2 of 18  Sierra 1500 Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 3 of 18 Sierra 1500 Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | 4 of 18 Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft | 5 of 18 Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 6 of 18 Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | 7 of 18 Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SL Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 8 of 18  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 9 of 18 Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 8 ft | 10 of 18 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 11 of 18 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab XFE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 12 of 18 Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | 13 of 18 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SL Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 14 of 18 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 15 of 18 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 16 of 18 Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | 17 of 18 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Hybrid Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 18 of 18 Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $9,874 | $10,088 | $10,553 | $10,789 | $11,252 | $12,170 | $12,876 | $12,940 | $14,362 | $14,527 | $14,675 | $14,834 | $14,835 | $15,290 | $15,292 | $15,506 | $15,915 | $16,496 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 13/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 12/Hwy 18/Comb 14 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 20/Hwy 23/Comb 21 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Hybrid | Flexible Fuel | ||
| Horsepower | 195 @ 4600 RPM | 195 @ 4600 RPM | 315 @ 5200 RPM | 315 @ 5200 RPM | 315 @ 5200 RPM | 195 @ 4600 RPM | 302 @ 5600 RPM | 302 @ 5600 RPM | 302 @ 5600 RPM | 315 @ 5200 RPM | 315 @ 5200 RPM | 302 @ 5600 RPM | 302 @ 5600 RPM | 315 @ 5200 RPM | 403 @ 5700 RPM | 315 @ 5200 RPM | 332 @ 5100 RPM | 315 @ 5200 RPM | ||
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 305 lb-ft | 305 lb-ft | 305 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft | 305 lb-ft | 305 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft | 417 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft | 367 lb-ft | 335 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 10,000 lbs | 9,700 lbs | 9,300 lbs | 9,500 lbs | 10,400 lbs | 9,700 lbs | 5,500 lbs | 9,600 lbs | 10,000 lbs | 10,400 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 6,700 lbs | 10,400 lbs | 9,400 lbs | 9,300 lbs | 6,100 lbs | 10,700 lbs | ||
| Payload | 1,804 pounds | 1,515 pounds | 1,513 pounds | 1,641 pounds | 1,726 pounds | 1,940 pounds | 1,726 pounds | 1,701 pounds | 1,804 pounds | 1,659 pounds | 3,039 pounds | 1,940 pounds | 1,701 pounds | 1,659 pounds | 1,623 pounds | 1,513 pounds | 1,527 pounds | 1,515 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V6, 4.3 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | V6, 4.3 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.8 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 6.2 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | V8, Hybrid, 6.0 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,596 pounds | 4,885 pounds | 5,487 pounds | 5,259 pounds | 5,274 pounds | 4,460 pounds | 5,274 pounds | 5,099 pounds | 4,596 pounds | 5,341 pounds | 5,099 pounds | 4,460 pounds | 5,099 pounds | 5,341 pounds | 5,377 pounds | 5,487 pounds | 5,573 pounds | 4,885 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Real-Time Traffic Information | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Torque | 260 @ 4600 RPM | 260 @ 4600 RPM | 335 @ 5200 RPM | 335 @ 5200 RPM | 335 @ 5200 RPM | 260 @ 4600 RPM | 305 @ 5600 RPM | 305 @ 5600 RPM | 305 @ 5600 RPM | 335 @ 5200 RPM | 335 @ 5200 RPM | 305 @ 5600 RPM | 305 @ 5600 RPM | 335 @ 5200 RPM | 417 @ 5700 RPM | 335 @ 5200 RPM | 367 @ 5100 RPM | 335 @ 5200 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | ||
| Fog Lights | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | AWD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 8 feet | 5.75 feet | 5.75 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 5.75 feet | 5.75 feet | 8 feet | 5.75 feet | 6.5 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4596 pounds | 4885 pounds | 5487 pounds | 5259 pounds | 5274 pounds | 4460 pounds | 5274 pounds | 5099 pounds | 4596 pounds | 5341 pounds | 5099 pounds | 4460 pounds | 5099 pounds | 5341 pounds | 5377 pounds | 5487 pounds | 5573 pounds | 4885 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 41.5 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.5 inches | 41.2 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 13.4 inches | 12.1 inches | 12.5 inches | 12.8 inches | 11.8 inches | 13.4 inches | 11.8 inches | 12.3 inches | 13.4 inches | 12.1 inches | 12.3 inches | 13.4 inches | 12.3 inches | 12.1 inches | 12.1 inches | 12.5 inches | 12.3 inches | 12.1 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 224.5 inches | 230.2 inches | 249.2 inches | 249.2 inches | 230.2 inches | 205.6 inches | 230.2 inches | 230.2 inches | 224.5 inches | 230.2 inches | 230.2 inches | 205.6 inches | 230.2 inches | 230.2 inches | 229.9 inches | 249.2 inches | 229.9 inches | 230.2 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1804 pounds | 1515 pounds | 1513 pounds | 1641 pounds | 1726 pounds | 1940 pounds | 1726 pounds | 1701 pounds | 1804 pounds | 1659 pounds | 3039 pounds | 1940 pounds | 1701 pounds | 1659 pounds | 1623 pounds | 1513 pounds | 1527 pounds | 1515 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | 65.2 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 53 feet | 76 feet | 53 feet | 53 feet | 61 feet | 53 feet | 53 feet | 53 feet | 76 feet | 53 feet | 61 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 44.3 feet | 46.9 feet | 51.2 feet | 51.2 feet | 46.9 feet | 39.7 feet | 46.9 feet | 47.2 feet | 44.3 feet | 47.2 feet | 47.2 feet | 39.7 feet | 47.2 feet | 47.2 feet | 47.2 feet | 51.2 feet | 47.2 feet | 46.9 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 133 inches | 143.5 inches | 157.5 inches | 157.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 119 inches | 143.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 133 inches | 143.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 119 inches | 143.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 157.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 143.5 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 have a turbo?
No, the 2012 Sierra 1500 does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Sierra 1500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 specs page.
Is the GMC Sierra 1500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2012 Sierra 1500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 195 horsepower to the Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft with 403 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Sierra 1500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 specs page.
How much horsepower does a 2012 Sierra 1500 have?
The 2012 Sierra 1500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 195 horsepower to the Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft with 403 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Sierra 1500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 specs page.
All 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Trims and Styles
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SL Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab XFE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SL Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Hybrid Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
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