2008 GMC Sierra 2500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 14  Sierra 2500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft | 2 of 14  Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | 3 of 14 Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 4 of 14 Sierra 2500 HD Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 8 ft | 5 of 14  Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 6 of 14 Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft | 7 of 14 Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 8 of 14 Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft | 9 of 14 Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 10 of 14 Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 11 of 14 Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft | 12 of 14 Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | 13 of 14 Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 14 of 14 Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $10,047 | $10,529 | $10,650 | $11,268 | $12,592 | $13,497 | $15,785 | $16,348 | $17,662 | $18,092 | $18,473 | $19,034 | $19,453 | $22,161 | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 353 @ 5400 RPM | 353 @ 5400 RPM | 353 @ 5400 RPM | 353 @ 5400 RPM | 353 @ 5400 RPM | 353 @ 5400 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | 365 @ 3200 RPM | ||
| Torque | 373 lb-ft | 373 lb-ft | 373 lb-ft | 373 lb-ft | 373 lb-ft | 373 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | 660 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | 13,000 lbs | ||
| Payload | 3,646 pounds | 3,194 pounds | 3,353 pounds | 3,646 pounds | 3,217 pounds | 3,031 pounds | 3,353 pounds | 3,194 pounds | 3,217 pounds | 3,217 pounds | 3,031 pounds | 3,194 pounds | 3,353 pounds | 3,031 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.0 Liter | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl | ||
| Curb Weight | 5,554 pounds | 6,006 pounds | 5,847 pounds | 5,554 pounds | 5,983 pounds | 6,169 pounds | 5,847 pounds | 6,006 pounds | 5,983 pounds | 5,983 pounds | 6,169 pounds | 6,006 pounds | 5,847 pounds | 6,169 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | 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 | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Satellite Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Torque | 373 @ 5400 RPM | 373 @ 5400 RPM | 373 @ 5400 RPM | 373 @ 5400 RPM | 373 @ 5400 RPM | 373 @ 5400 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM | 660 @ 3200 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | 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 |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 8 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 5554 pounds | 6006 pounds | 5847 pounds | 5554 pounds | 5983 pounds | 6169 pounds | 5847 pounds | 6006 pounds | 5983 pounds | 5983 pounds | 6169 pounds | 6006 pounds | 5847 pounds | 6169 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 41.4 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.4 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 11.4 inches | 9.5 inches | 9.5 inches | 11.4 inches | 11.8 inches | 11.6 inches | 9.5 inches | 9.5 inches | 11.8 inches | 11.8 inches | 11.6 inches | 9.5 inches | 9.5 inches | 11.6 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 224.7 inches | 249.2 inches | 230.3 inches | 224.7 inches | 239.9 inches | 258.7 inches | 230.3 inches | 249.2 inches | 239.9 inches | 239.9 inches | 258.7 inches | 249.2 inches | 230.3 inches | 258.7 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 3646 pounds | 3194 pounds | 3353 pounds | 3646 pounds | 3217 pounds | 3031 pounds | 3353 pounds | 3194 pounds | 3217 pounds | 3217 pounds | 3031 pounds | 3194 pounds | 3353 pounds | 3031 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 | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | 76 feet | 61 feet | 76 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 45.3 feet | 52.5 feet | 47.6 feet | 45.3 feet | 51.2 feet | 55.1 feet | 47.6 feet | 52.5 feet | 51.2 feet | 51.2 feet | 55.1 feet | 52.5 feet | 47.6 feet | 55.1 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 133 inches | 157.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 133 inches | 153 inches | 167 inches | 143.5 inches | 157.5 inches | 153 inches | 153 inches | 167 inches | 157.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 167 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches | 80 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2008 Sierra 2500 trims have turbo engines: SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl, SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, 6.6L Turbo Dsl, etc. The following 2008 Sierra 2500 trims do not have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter, Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, 6.0 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2008 Sierra 2500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 specs page.
Is the GMC Sierra 2500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2008 Sierra 2500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 353 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 365 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2008 Sierra 2500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 specs page.
How much horsepower does a 2008 Sierra 2500 have?
The 2008 Sierra 2500 ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 ft with 353 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 365 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2008 Sierra 2500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 specs page.
All 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 Trims and Styles
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Regular Cab Work Truck Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 Ft
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