2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD

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$28,800 - $48,785
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2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD Trims	MSRP	Engine
2WD Reg Cab 133.7" Work Truck	$28,800	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Ext Cab 144.2" Work Truck	$30,830	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Ext Cab 158.2" Work Truck	$31,025	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Reg Cab 133.7" Work Truck	$31,755	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Reg Cab 133.7" SLE	$32,170	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Crew Cab 153.7" Work Truck	$33,035	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Crew Cab 167.7" Work Truck	$33,230	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Ext Cab 144.2" Work Truck	$33,785	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Ext Cab 158.2" Work Truck	$33,980	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Ext Cab 144.2" SLE	$34,620	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Ext Cab 158.2" SLE	$34,815	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Reg Cab 133.7" SLE	$35,320	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Crew Cab 153.7" Work Truck	$35,990	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Crew Cab 167.7" Work Truck	$36,185	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLE	$36,770	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLE	$36,965	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Ext Cab 144.2" SLE	$37,915	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Ext Cab 158.2" SLE	$38,110	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLE	$40,070	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Ext Cab 144.2" SLT	$40,075	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLE	$40,265	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Ext Cab 158.2" SLT	$40,270	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLT	$42,750	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLT	$42,940	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Ext Cab 144.2" SLT	$43,225	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Ext Cab 158.2" SLT	$43,420	Gas V8 6.0L/366
2WD Crew Cab 153.7" Denali	$45,635	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLT	$45,895	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLT	$46,090	Gas V8 6.0L/366
4WD Crew Cab 153.7" Denali	$48,785	Gas V8 6.0L/366

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The 2500 and 3500 come with a 6.0L V8 engine standard, though a 6.6L turbo-diesel V8 is available. All Sierras come with a heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2500 and 3500 can be had as either a regular, extended or crew cab, with a standard or long bed, and with either a 2- or 4-wheel drivetrain. Dual rear wheels are available on some models. There are four trim levels, Work Truck, SLE, SLT and Denali. ...more

The 6.0L V8 engine is capable of 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque and the 6.6L turbo-diesel engine puts out 397 horsepower and 765 pound-feet of torque. When equipped with the diesel engine, the trucks are now capable of towing up to 10,000 lbs.

The Sierra HD features a high-strength frame and heavy-duty front and rear suspension systems. Now rated at 6,000 pounds, all 4-wheel drive front suspension systems can easily support a snow plow when properly equipped. There are two suspension packages available for the 2500: the Z85 handling and trailering suspension and the Z71 off-road package, which adds high-performance shocks and a bigger stabilizer bar.

Some standard features cross all Sierra lines, such as driver and passenger air bags, 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brakes and tire pressure monitoring. GM's OnStar system is standard on the SLE trim and better. The system includes crash response, roadside assistance and remote door unlock services.

The Sierra Denali brings the Sierra HD pickup's towing/hauling capabilities in a luxury and style-oriented package. The model's available in both 2500 and 3500 trim and both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive--but only as a crew cab. The Denali comes with heavy-duty trailering gear, an electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case on 4-wheel drive models, special wheels, body-color panels and molding and chrome trim, fog lights, power, heated mirrors, a high-performance Bose audio system and leather power-adjustable seats.

Equipment availability is dependent on trim. Pretty much anything available in a pickup is available on a Sierra-- power everything, remote keyless entry, heated mirrors, privacy glass, bed liner, front tow hooks and chrome or aluminum wheels are all available across the lineup. Navigation is an option as is rear-seat entertainment for the crew cab models. Heated power seats are available, as is cruise control, sunroof and a rear window defogger.

High-tech touches such as a rearview camera and rear parking assist are optional, too and would probably come in handy on a big truck like the Sierra. MP3-compatible stereo with XM satellite radio can be found on some models and a Bose system with USB interface is available.

2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD Model Changes

The Sierra got a refresh in 2011, so not much changes for this year.

A new Texas Edition package and a Premium package become available, both including 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, heated power-adjustable mirrors, heavy-duty trailering, a locking differential and dual-zone climate control.

Denali models get standard heated and cooled front seats and heated steering wheel and a rearview camera standard.

2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD Value

The Sierra range continues to be one of GM's biggest sellers. This means the automaker works hard to improve and innovate in truck design. As a result, the consumer wins--whether hauling equipment to a job site, working a farm or towing a boat, the Sierra 2500 and 3500 are built for tough work, and are some of the best-designed trucks available from any manufacturer. Made in either short or long bed form, with 2- or 4-wheel drivetrain, optional dual rear wheels and with a choice of several impressively powerful engines, the Sierra can be set up do just about anything asked of it. The 2500, even simply configured, is capable of towing over 10,000 pounds and base prices start around $29,000.

2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD Strengths

Superior heavy-duty towing and hauling capability; class-leading design; powerful engine lineup; wide variety of configurations Hide

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