2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Cab

	1 of 8 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft	2 of 8 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	3 of 8 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	4 of 8 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 8 ft	5 of 8 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	6 of 8 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft	7 of 8 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft	8 of 8 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft
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Fair Market Price	$16,975	$17,236	$25,777	$26,667	$27,570	$28,635	$28,636	$32,266
Fuel Type	Flexible Fuel	Flexible Fuel	Flexible Fuel	Flexible Fuel	Flexible Fuel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Horsepower	322 @ 4400 RPM	322 @ 4400 RPM	322 @ 4400 RPM	322 @ 4400 RPM	322 @ 4400 RPM	397 @ 3000 RPM	397 @ 3000 RPM	397 @ 3000 RPM
Torque	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	380 lb-ft	765 lb-ft	765 lb-ft	765 lb-ft
Towing Capacity	18,000 lbs	13,000 lbs	13,000 lbs	17,000 lbs	13,000 lbs	16,500 lbs	13,000 lbs	18,000 lbs
Payload	5,856 pounds	4,190 pounds	4,190 pounds	5,703 pounds	4,078 pounds	6,198 pounds	4,190 pounds	5,856 pounds
Body Styles	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup	Pickup
Engine	V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter	V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter	V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter	V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter	V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter	V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L	V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L	V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L
Curb Weight	7,144 pounds	6,610 pounds	6,610 pounds	7,297 pounds	6,722 pounds	6,802 pounds	6,610 pounds	7,144 pounds

Emergency & Security Services	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Optional	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Optional

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Optional
Real-Time Traffic Information	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Optional
Hands Free Phone	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

	Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard
	Satellite Radio	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional

Torque

380 @ 4400 RPM

765 @ 3000 RPM

Leather Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Adjustable Pedals	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Optional
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Optional
Fog Lights	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard
Privacy Glass	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD	4WD
Hill Start Assist	Optional	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Optional
Recommended Fuel	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Stability Control	Optional	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Standard	Optional
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Bed Length	8 feet	6.5 feet	6.5 feet	8 feet	6.5 feet	8 feet	6.5 feet	8 feet
Curb Weight	7144 pounds	6610 pounds	6610 pounds	7297 pounds	6722 pounds	6802 pounds	6610 pounds	7144 pounds
Fuel Capacity	36 gallons	36 gallons	36 gallons	36 gallons	36 gallons	36 gallons	36 gallons	36 gallons
Front Head 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
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
Minimum Ground Clearance	8.4 inches	8.4 inches	8.4 inches	8.4 inches	8.4 inches	8.5 inches	8.4 inches	8.4 inches
Overall Length	259.1 inches	240.2 inches	240.2 inches	259.1 inches	240.2 inches	259.1 inches	240.2 inches	259.1 inches
Payload Capacity	5856 pounds	4190 pounds	4190 pounds	5703 pounds	4078 pounds	6198 pounds	4190 pounds	5856 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
Truck Bed Volume	76 feet	61 feet	61 feet	76 feet	61 feet	76 feet	61 feet	76 feet
Turning Diameter	55.4 feet	50.5 feet	50.5 feet	55.4 feet	50.5 feet	55.4 feet	50.5 feet	55.4 feet
Wheel Base	167.7 inches	153.7 inches	153.7 inches	167.7 inches	153.7 inches	167.7 inches	153.7 inches	167.7 inches
Width with mirrors	95.9 inches	80 inches	80 inches	95.9 inches	80 inches	95.9 inches	80 inches	95.9 inches

FAQs

Does the 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab have a turbo?

Yes, the following 2012 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab trims have turbo engines: SLE Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L, SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, Turbo Dsl, 6.6L, etc. The following 2012 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab trims do not have turbo engines: Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with a V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter, Work Truck Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, Flex Fuel, 6.0 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab specs page.

Is the GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab underpowered?

It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2012 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 322 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 397 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab specs page.

How much horsepower does a 2012 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab have?

The 2012 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab ranges in power from the Work Truck Pickup 4D 8 ft with 322 horsepower to the SLT Pickup 4D 8 ft with 397 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab specs page.

2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab Specs, Features & Options

FAQs

Does the 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab have a turbo?

Is the GMC Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab underpowered?

How much horsepower does a 2012 Sierra 3500 HD Crew Cab have?

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