2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD

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Rating7.7
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$31,045 - $50,740
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Excellent towing and payload capacity

Pedal placement wouldn't suit everyone

Remains unchanged for 2013

Well-made cabin with luxurious materials

Control layout consists of small buttons

Refined powertrain and silent cabin

Options are pricey

Specs & Features

$37,620

price

322 hp @ 4400 rpm

horsepower

380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

torque

6-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

6.0L 8cyl 4WD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD Regular Cab competes with the RAM 3500 Regular Cab, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Regular Cab, and the Ford F-350 SuperDuty Regular Cab. A base price of MSRP of $31,045 gets you a 6.0L V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $38,885, this single powertrain is found in both trims available. This engine produces 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 7.5 seconds, and is offered as both RWD and 4WD. The Sierra 3500HD Regular Cab offers only an 8’2” cargo bed, with 5,775 pounds of maximum payload capacity. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 13,300 pounds. You can also equip the Sierra 3500HD Regular Cab with a diesel engine which has a power output of 397 horsepower.

Buying Advice

The 2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD Regular Cab is an upscale and comfortable offering in its segment offered in two trim levels. Among them, we recommend getting the higher-end SLE trim that comes equipped with more standard features including keyless entry, full power accessories, cloth seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and driver-side lumbar adjustments. 

Trims

    Work Truck
    $31,045 onwards
    • 18-inch painted steel Wheels
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Vinyl Seat trim
    SLE
    $34,345 onwards
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    SLT
    $42,655 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 8cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 322 hp @ 4400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 156 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg
    Denali
    $47,385 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 8cyl 6A
    • Horsepower: 322 hp @ 4400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: TBD sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: -

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Price

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Capacity

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2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.2 sec--
    2013 RAM 2500

    Ranked #1

    6.6 sec--
    6.8 sec15.3 sec-
    7.1 sec-162 mph
    7.1 sec-162 mph
    8.2 sec16.2 sec110 mph

    2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      12 mpg18 mpg15 mpg36 gal.-
      15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg26 gal.390/520 mi.
      15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg26 gal.390/520 mi.
      ---36 gal.-
      2013 RAM 2500

      Ranked #3

      ---32 gal.-
      ---36 gal.-

      2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        225 in.95.9 in.77.4 in.8.8 in.133.7 in.
        2013 RAM 2500

        Ranked #1

        231 in.78.9 in.73.3 in.7.6 in.140.5 in.
        2013 RAM 3500

        Ranked #1

        231 in.78.9 in.77.9 in.9 in.140 in.

        2013 Ford F-250 SuperDuty

        Ranked #2

        227.6 in.79.9 in.76.6 in.8.5 in.137 in.

        2013 Ford F-350 SuperDuty

        Ranked #2

        227.6 in.104.9 in.76.5 in.-137 in.
        225 in.80 in.77.6 in.9.1 in.133.7 in.

        2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          12 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.
          75.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          75.5 cu.ft.157.2 cu.ft.103.3 cu.ft.
          2013 RAM 3500

          Ranked #3

          --69.5 cu.ft.
          60.7 cu.ft.101.1 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.
          60.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.

          2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            12 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.98 ft.
            18 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2013 RAM 3500

            Ranked #3

            69.5 cu.ft.-69.5 cu.ft.82 ft.
            60.7 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.79 ft.
            323.1 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.98 ft.
            103.3 cu.ft.75.5 cu.ft.103.3 cu.ft.98 ft.

            2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              14200 lbs.9600 lbs.7222 lbs.6178 lbs.
              2013 RAM 2500

              Ranked #1

              18350 lbs.-3170 lbs.5464 lbs.
              17800 lbs.10200 lbs.3685 lbs.5615 lbs.
              17800 lbs.10200 lbs.3670 lbs.5615 lbs.
              14500 lbs.-4625 lbs.-
              9100 lbs.-1940 lbs.4436 lbs.

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