Review and specifications
2023 GMC Sierra 3500HD
The redesigned, next-generation Sierra HD's exterior is more visually distinguished from the Sierra 1500. Aside from its roof, which is shared with the light-duty Sierra, all other visible elements are unique to the work-focused HD truck. The standard engine is a 401-hp, 6.6-liter V8 with a six-speed transmission. A 445-hp, 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 engine with a 10-speed transmission is also available. The new truck is 10 inches longer than the previous one, which translates to more legroom. GM claims that the new HD, when properly equipped, can tow up to 35,500 pounds. Available safety features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning.
- Market value
- $40,113
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 6
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 10-speed
- Category
- Full-sized pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $40,113
- Retail value range
- $35,275 - $47,200
- Original MSRP range
- $42,500 - $74,500
- Trade-in range
- $33,165 - $44,775
Ratings
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 70%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 250 in
- Width
- 82 in
- Height
- 81 in
- Wheelbase
- 159 in
- Weight
- 8,300 lb
- Maximum load
- 4,185 lb
- Towing capacity
- 21,300 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Brand context
About GMC
GMCs SUVs and trucks are versions of Chevrolets with different badges, different styling, and some extra luxury features. Overall, though, GMCs don’t often stand out, equipment-wise, from their mechanical siblings. Like many Chevrolets, GMC vehicles’ interiors are spacious and comfortable thanks to large exterior dimensions. Its SUVs range from compact models like the Terrain up to the three-row Yukon XL, which can carry up to nine passengers and their luggage—no small feat. GMC’s pickup truck line ranges from midsized models like the Canyon and the popular Sierra 1500, and goes all the way up to commercial-grade “dually” trucks with four rear wheels. The brand has also begun introducing EVs, including an all-electric pickup and the enormous, heavy Hummer EV, which is sold as either a pickup or SUV. Both used and new GMC models rank below average in Consumer Reports’ ratings for predicted reliability.
Vehicle ID: 25505 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025
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