1996 GMC Sierra 1500 Specifications

Club Coupe 141.5" WB
MSRP based on Club Coupe 141.5" WB
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 15 mpg City/19 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 5.7L
EPA Class No Data
Style Name Club Cpe 141.5" WB (CA)
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Extended Cab Pickup - Short Bed
Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Weight Information
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2410
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3500
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 11,000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1711
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3686
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 6200
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 41.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 67.6
Passenger Capacity 5
Second Head Room (in) 37.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 65.4
Second Hip Room (in) 64.2
Front Head Room (in) 39.9
Second Leg Room (in) 34.8
Front Hip Room (in) 60.0
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 76.8
Cab to Axle (in) 41.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 7.2
Wheelbase (in) 141.5
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) 47.3
Ground to Top of Frame (in) NA
Height, Overall (in) 70.4
Cab to End of Frame (in) NA
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 7.1
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) 218.5
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) 135.0
Frame Width, Rear (in) 36.7
Overhang, Front (in) 35.4
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 29.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) 64.4
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) 40.5
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) 78.7
Tailgate Width (in) 62.0
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 49.1
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) 61.9
Cargo Volume (ft³) 55.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 19.2

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location Inboard LH Frame
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 25
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 19

Performance Specs

Engine
Displacement 5.7L/350
Engine Order Code L31
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 330 @ 2800
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 255 @ 4600
Transmission
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.06
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Trans Power Take Off NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Trans Order Code M30
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.63
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.29
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans PTO Access NA
Brakes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.57 x 1.25
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 10.0 x 2.25
Brake ABS System Four Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock 15.6
Steering Type Power
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 46.6
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 16.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 50.9
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code ZFN
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 1843
Front Tire Order Code XFN
Spare Tire Size P235/75R15
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear 722
Front Tire Size P235/75R15
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) 1843
Rear Tire Order Code YFN
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 1843
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare 722
Rear Tire Size P235/75R15
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front 722
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 3500
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3750
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.25
Suspension Type - Front Indep Coil Spring
Axle Type - Rear Semi-Floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 25
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3750
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Rear 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3600
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 25
Axle Type - Front NA
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.42

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger No
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 17.1
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Maximum Alternator Watts 1200
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 10,000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 4000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 400
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
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