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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Base 4WD Crew Cab 147 Elevation w/3VL

Trim Info:

Four Wheel Drive, Crew Cab Pickup
18 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Crew Cab Pickup

Drivetrain:

Four Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.7L/166

Fuel System:

Direct Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

310 @ 5600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

348 @ 1500

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Front Tire Size:

275/60R20SL

Rear Tire Size:

275/60R20SL

Spare Tire Size:

255/80R17SL

Front Wheel Size (in):

20 x 9.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

20 x 9.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.6 x 0.79

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

Wheelbase (in):

147.43

Length, Overall (in):

231.72

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

E63

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3800

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3800

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2839

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1976

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

7000

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

14500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

8900

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

890

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

8400

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

2100

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs):

10900

Engine Order Code:

L3B

Trans Order Code:

MQE

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.56

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.97

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

2.08

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.69

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.27

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.82

Transfer Case Model:

Magna

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:

1.0

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:

2.69

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

730

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

9.3

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

220

Engine Oil Cooler:

Yes

Frame Type:

Hydroformed

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Solid Axle

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3800

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3850

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3800

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3800

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front:

3.42

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.42

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.30

Front Tire Order Code:

QAE

Rear Tire Order Code:

QAE

Spare Tire Order Code:

QAQ

Spare Wheel Size (in):

17 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Electric Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

46.9

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.5 x 1.18

Front Head Room (in):

43.03

Front Leg Room (in):

44.53

Front Shoulder Room (in):

66.02

Front Hip Room (in):

61.18

Second Head Room (in):

40.12

Second Leg Room (in):

43.4

Second Shoulder Room (in):

65.16

Second Hip Room (in):

60.24

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

81.24

Height, Overall (in):

75.51

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

8.09

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

8.09

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

69.92

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

71.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

50.63

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

22.4

Cargo Volume (ft³):

62.9

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):

0.85

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.65

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.69

Tenth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.63

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