Compare 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $27,965 | $43,595 | $36,055 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $26,007 | $40,326 | $33,531 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/simulated Wood | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Full With Storage | Mini |
| Floor Console | N/A | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Vinyl/rubber Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Fade |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Split-bench | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 3 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 10-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 4 | 12 JBL | 7 Bose |
| Amplifier | N/A | 440W | Standard |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Standard | UltraSonic |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (front Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | PASSLock II |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | TheftLock | N/A | TheftLock |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome W/body-color Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Tailgate | Tailgate | Tailgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Power | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Pickup Box | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Pickup Cargo Box Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pickup Truck Tonneau Cover | Soft | Hard | Soft |
| Pickup Bed Extender | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Pickup Bed Liner | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P245/70SR17.0 BSW AS | P275/65TR18.0 BSW AS | P265/65SR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Styled Steel | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.8L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | 5.3L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | OHV | DOHC | OHV |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Four-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | N/A |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Heavy Duty | Regular | Heavy Duty |
| Front Suspension Type | Short And Long Arm | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Leaf | Leaf | Leaf |
| Electronic Stability System | StabiliTrak W/Proactive Roll Avoidance | Standard | StabiliTrak W/Proactive Roll Avoidance |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Standard | TAPshift |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.23 | 4.30 | 3.08 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 205.6 " | 228.7 " | 230.2 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 80.0 " | 79.9 " | 79.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 73.6 " | 76.0 " | 73.9 " |
| Exterior Box Length | 78.7 " | 66.7 " | 78.7 " |
| Engine | 4.8L V-8 | 5.7L V-8 | 5.3L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 302 @ 5,600 Rpm | 381 @ 5,600 Rpm | 315 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 305 @ 4,600 Rpm | 401 @ 3,600 Rpm | 335 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.1 Seconds | 6.4 Seconds | 7.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.4 Seconds | 14.9 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 93 Mph | 89 Mph | 91 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .7 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 54 Mph | 52 Mph | 55 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.78/3.27 " | 3.70/4.02 " | 3.78/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,460 Lbs. | 5,645 Lbs. | 4,885 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,400 Lbs. | 7,200 Lbs. | 6,800 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,200 Lbs. | 4,000 Lbs. | 3,600 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | 3,750 Lbs. | 4,150 Lbs. | 3,750 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,940 Lbs. | 1,555 Lbs. | 1,515 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 4,700 Lbs. | 9,000 Lbs. | 6,900 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 10,000 Lbs. | N/A | 11,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 " | 145.7 " | 143.5 " |
| Front Track | 68.1 " | 67.9 " | 68.1 " |
| Rear Track | 67.0 " | 67.9 " | 67.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.8 '' | 22.0 '' | 23.5 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 13.4 " | N/A | 12.1 " |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .38 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 42.5 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 44.5 " | 34.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.5 " | 40.2 " | 41.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 38.7 " | 39.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | 62.5 " | 63.0 " | 62.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 62.6 " | 61.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.2 " | 66.6 " | 65.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 65.4 " | 65.3 " |
| Pickup Box Minimum Width | 50.6 " | 50.0 " | 50.6 " |
| Pickup Box Maximum Width | 62.4 " | 66.4 " | 62.4 " |
| Pickup Box Depth | 21.0 " | 22.2 " | 21.0 " |
| Fuel Tank | 26.0 Gal. | 26.4 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Overall | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | marginal | good | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Left Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Roof Strength | marginal | good | marginal |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | good | acceptable |
