2001 GMC Sierra 1500 Specifications

Ext Cab 143.5" WB 4WD SL
MSRP based on Ext Cab 143.5" WB 4WD SL
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 15 mpg City/18 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 4.8L
EPA Class No Data
Style Name 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box SL
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 6
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Extended Cab Pickup - Short Bed
Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 6400
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2854
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3600
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 12,000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1922
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3750
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in) 61.4
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 66.3
Passenger Capacity 6
Second Head Room (in) 38.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 65.2
Second Hip Room (in) 61.5
Front Head Room (in) 41.0
Second Leg Room (in) 33.7
Exterior Dimensions
Overhang, Front (in) 37.0
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 32.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 78.5
Cab to Axle (in) 41.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 8.5
Wheelbase (in) 143.5
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) 47.0
Ground to Top of Frame (in) - TBD -
Height, Overall (in) 73.9
Cab to End of Frame (in) 78.7
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 8.6
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) 227.6
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) 138.7
Frame Width, Rear (in) 42.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 19.5
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) 60.2
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) 49.7
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) 78.7
Tailgate Width (in) 60.6
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 50.0
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) 61.9
Cargo Volume (ft³) 56.9

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location LH
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 26
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) 18

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 270 @ 5200
Displacement 4.8L/293
Engine Order Code LR4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 285 @ 4000
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler NA
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans PTO Access NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low 2.72
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.06
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model New Venture 261LD
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Trans Power Take Off NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off - TBD -
Trans Order Code M30
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.63
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.29
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 1.00
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.0 x 1.14
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.6 x 0.79
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 48.4
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 47.3
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 14.0
Tires
Rear Tire Size P245/75R16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front 682
Spare Tire Order Code QNK
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 2064
Front Tire Order Code QNK
Spare Tire Size P245/75R16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear 682
Front Tire Size P245/75R16
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) 2064
Rear Tire Order Code QNK
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 2064
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare 682
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Suspension
Axle Type - Front Hypoid
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.73
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 3600
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3750
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.13
Suspension Type - Front Torsion Bar
Axle Type - Rear Semi-Floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 32
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3750
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front 3.73
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3925
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 32

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) Yes
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 Features 4-wheel anti-lock brake system
Driver & front passenger airbags w/passenger side deactivation...
Manual lap/shoulder safety belts, front/rear outboard seat...
Manual lap safety belts, center seat positions
Head restraints, front/rear seats
Daytime running lamps
Side door guard beams

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 6
Drivetrain Miles/km 36,000
Drivetrain Years 3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 14.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 105
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Maximum Alternator Watts NA
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 750
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 600
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