2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Specifications

2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SL
MSRP based on 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SL
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 14 mpg City/19 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 4.8L
EPA Class No Data
Style Name 2WD Crew Cab Short Box SL
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 6
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Crew Cab Pickup - Short Bed
Transmission Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode

Dimensions

Weight Information
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2040
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3950
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 6800
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2930
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3650
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 10000
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 65.2
Second Hip Room (in) 65.5
Front Head Room (in) 41.5
Second Leg Room (in) 38.7
Front Hip Room (in) 62.5
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 65.2
Passenger Capacity 6
Second Head Room (in) 40.6
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 73.8
Cab to End of Frame (in) - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 12.3
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) 229.9
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) 148.9
Frame Width, Rear (in) - TBD -
Overhang, Front (in) 39.4
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 32.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.9
Cab to Axle (in) 32.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 9.0
Wheelbase (in) 143.5
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) 47.0
Ground to Top of Frame (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 50.6
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) 61.6
Cargo Volume (ft³) 53.2
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 21.0
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) 62.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) - TBD -
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) 69.3
Tailgate Width (in) 61.6

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
Fuel Tank Location NA
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 26
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 14

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 295 @ 5600
Displacement 4.8L/293
Engine Order Code LY2
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 305 @ 4800
Transmission
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 NA
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 NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.06
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model NA
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) - TBD -
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 47.2
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr
Tires
Front Tire Size P245/70R17
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code QPR
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 2004
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare - TBD -
Rear Tire Size P245/70R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code QPR
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 2004
Front Tire Order Code QPR
Spare Tire Size P245/70R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear - TBD -
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3950
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Rear 2-stage multi-leaf
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3650
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 35
Axle Type - Front - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.23
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 3650
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3950
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.26
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Axle Type - Rear - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 35

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
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 Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features Stabilitrak, stability control system with proactive roll...
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum
Daytime Running Lamps, with automatic exterior lamp control
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic...
Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with...

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 6
Drivetrain Miles/km 100,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 100,000
Roadside Assistance Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 15.7
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Watts NA
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 145
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 690
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 460
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 4600
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 4600
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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