2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD

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Rating9.0

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$34,635 - $58,125
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 12, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Respectable towing and hauling characteristics

Rear visibility might be a concern

LED DRLs and Xenon headlights are now standard

Build quality is strong and premium

Subpar mileage

A handful of new tech features

Brawny engine offers seamless power

Upgraded infotainment system

Balanced ride and handling

Specs & Features

$42,875

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 fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD Regular Cab competes with the Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab, the Ford F-350 SuperDuty Regular Cab, and the RAM 3500 Regular Cab. A base price of MSRP $34,635 gets you a 6.0L V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $43,475, this single powertrain is found in both available trims. This engine produces 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 7.8 seconds, and is offered as both RWD and 4WD. The GMC Sierra 3500HD Regular Cab offers a single 8 feet cargo bed with a payload capacity of 4,617 pounds. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 14,500 pounds.

Buying Advice

Although the base trim seems to offer everything you need, we recommend upgrading to the SLE trim, which adds an 8-inch touchscreen, 18-inch alloy wheels, tinted rear windows, and many more features. 

Trims

    Base
    $34,635 onwards
    • 18-inch painted steel Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Manual front air conditioning
    SLE
    $39,330 onwards
    • 18-inch chrome aluminum Wheels
    SLT
    $47,875 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 8cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 360 hp @ 5400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 163 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg
    Denali
    $54,575 onwards
    • Engine: 6.0L 8cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 360 hp @ 5400 rpm hp
    • Torque: 380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 157 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

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2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.8 sec--
    7 sec--
    7 sec--
    7 sec-165 mph
    7.1 sec-173 mph
    7.4 sec--

    2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD 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.
      2016 RAM 3500

      Ranked #2

      12 mpg18 mpg15 mpg32 gal.-
      ---36 gal.-
      ---36 gal.-

      2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        224.4 in.80.1 in.77.8 in.8.4 in.133.6 in.
        2016 RAM 2500

        Ranked #1

        231 in.78.9 in.73.3 in.7.4 in.140.5 in.
        2016 RAM 3500

        Ranked #2

        230.4 in.79.4 in.77.7 in.6.5 in.140 in.
        227.6 in.79.9 in.76.5 in.8.5 in.137 in.
        227.6 in.79.9 in.76.6 in.8.5 in.137 in.
        224.4 in.80.1 in.77.8 in.8.8 in.133.6 in.

        2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          76.3 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.136.5 cu.ft.
          10 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          --77.3 cu.ft.
          2016 RAM 2500

          Ranked #4

          -99 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.
          76.3 cu.ft.105.8 cu.ft.70 cu.ft.
          76.3 cu.ft.102.9 cu.ft.53.4 cu.ft.

          2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            136.5 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.136.5 cu.ft.98 ft.
            70 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.70 cu.ft.98 ft.
            2016 RAM 2500

            Ranked #3

            79 cu.ft.-13.1 cu.ft.98 ft.
            14.8 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.79 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.-77.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            100.7 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.98 ft.

            2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              14600 lbs.14600 lbs.250 lbs.5959 lbs.
              18000 lbs.14800 lbs.3583 lbs.5717 lbs.
              18000 lbs.14800 lbs.3558 lbs.5742 lbs.
              2016 RAM 2500

              Ranked #2

              17980 lbs.-3060 lbs.5939 lbs.
              2016 RAM 3500

              Ranked #3

              17910 lbs.14450 lbs.4080 lbs.6022 lbs.
              16600 lbs.12900 lbs.4040 lbs.5941 lbs.

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