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2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD

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Rating8.0

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Fullsize Pickup-truck
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$33,990 - $58,595
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Strong V8 engine has decent towing and hauling capabilities

Options add up too quickly

Teen Driver mode is included as a standard

Sophisticated ride quality

Loose feeling of the steering wheel doesn't inspire confidence

Minimal noises enter the cabin making ride pleasant enough

Specs & Features

$40,925

price

360 hp @ 5400 rpm

horsepower

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic

transmission

6.0L 8cyl 4WD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the fullize pickup truck segment, the 2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab competes with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab, the Ford F-250 Superduty Regular Cab, and the RAM 2500 Regular Cab. A base price of MSRP $33,990 gets you a 6.0L V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up till $42,720, this single powertrain is found in all 2 trims. This engine produces 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 7.5 seconds, and is offered as both a RWD and 4WD. The GMC Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab offers a single 8 feet cab with a payload capacity of 3,534 pounds. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 14,800 pounds.

Buying Advice

As the SLE trim costs only a few thousand dollars extra over the base trim while adding a number of features that improve both comfort and practicality, we recommend the SLE trim. However, you may want to consider upgrading your truck with the Driver Alert package.

Trims

    Base
    $33,990 onwards
    • 17-inch painted steel Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Manual front air conditioning
    SLE
    $39,590 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    SLT
    $46,785 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 8cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 360 hp @ 5400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 162 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 26 mpg
    Denali
    $55,395 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 8cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 360 hp @ 5400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 162 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg

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2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		7.3 sec-162 mph
    		5.9 sec-162 mph
    		6.7 sec15.1 sec110 mph
    		7 sec-157 mph
    		7.1 sec-157 mph
    		7.2 sec15.2 sec124 mph
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    2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		---36 gal.-
      		16 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26 gal.468/624 mi.
      		16 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26 gal.468/624 mi.
      		15 mpg21 mpg18 mpg26 gal.390/546 mi.
      		15 mpg21 mpg18 mpg26 gal.390/546 mi.
      		---36 gal.-

      2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		224.4 in.80.12 in.77.8 in.8.8 in.133.6 in.

        2017 RAM 4500

        Ranked #1

        		263 in.83 in.80 in.14 in.174 in.
        		231.8 in.80 in.77.9 in.8.5 in.141.6 in.
        		231.8 in.80 in.77.8 in.8.5 in.141.6 in.
        		231 in.79.5 in.74.5 in.8.1 in.139.8 in.
        2017 RAM 2500

        Ranked #3

        		231 in.78.9 in.73.3 in.7.4 in.140.5 in.

        2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		76.3 cu.ft.112.3 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.
          		61 cu.ft.90 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.
          		45.8 cu.ft.-137.4 cu.ft.
          		11.6 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.
          		11.6 cu.ft.-78.5 cu.ft.
          		75.5 cu.ft.-76.3 cu.ft.

          2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		14.9 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2017 RAM 2500

            Ranked #2

            		74.7 cu.ft.-74.7 cu.ft.98 ft.
            		18 cu.ft.-18 cu.ft.99 ft.
            		76.3 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            		61 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.79 ft.
            		313.9 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2017 GMC Sierra 2500HD vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		18100 lbs.14800 lbs.3534 lbs.5741 lbs.
              		21500 lbs.13000 lbs.4030 lbs.5909 lbs.
              		18600 lbs.13200 lbs.4200 lbs.5683 lbs.
              		18100 lbs.14800 lbs.3534 lbs.5741 lbs.
              2017 RAM 2500

              Ranked #4

              		17980 lbs.11710 lbs.3050 lbs.5940 lbs.
              2017 RAM 3500

              Ranked #5

              		17910 lbs.11730 lbs.4080 lbs.6020 lbs.

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