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Your vehicleHome›GMC›Sierra›2023› Sierra 1500 2WD Diesel
2023 GMC Sierra

Sierra 1500 2WD Diesel 2WD

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What the Sierra 1500 2WD Diesel adds over the Sierra 1500 2WD

SpecSierra 1500 2WDSierra 1500 2WD Diesel
Curb weight (maximum)4760 lbs5170 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4420 lbs5110 lbs
Cylinder count46
Engine displacement2700 cc3000 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpiHigh-pressure, common-rail direct injection; electronic throttle valve
Horsepower310 hp305 hp
Torque348 lb-ft495 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel
Fuel tank capacity24 gal22 gal
Ground clearance7.8 in7.9 in
Gross vehicle weight rating6800 lbs7100 lbs
MPG (city)19 mpg24 mpg
MPG (highway)22 mpg29 mpg
Overall height75.6 in75.5 in
Payload capacity2020 lbs1840 lbs
Final drive ratio3.43.2
Transmission speeds810

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter330 mm
Front brake typevented disc
Rear brake diameter345 mm
Rear brake typevented disc

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance7.9 in
Overall height75.5 in
Overall length231.9 in
Overall width81.2 in
Wheelbase147.4 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count6
Engine displacement3000 cc
Fuel injection systemHigh-pressure, common-rail direct injection; electronic throttle valve
Engine type (full description)3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel
Valve configurationDual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder

Engine Output

Horsepower305 hp
Torque495 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)24 mpg
MPG (highway)29 mpg

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity22 gal

Headroom

Front headroom43 in
Second-row headroom39.9 in

Legroom

Front legroom44.5 in
Second-row legroom35.2 in

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room66 in
Second-row shoulder room64.9 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Suspension

Front suspension typeIndependent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers
Rear suspension typeSolid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.2
Transmission speeds10
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)5170 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)5110 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating7100 lbs
Payload capacity1840 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialsteel
Wheel width8 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety4 std · 0 opt

  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Four-wheel disc brakes with electro-hydraulic power assist, ABS; vented front and rear Duralife rotors – 13 x 1.18 in. front / 13.6 x 0.79 in. rear
  • Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS
  • Traction Control

Exterior3 std · 0 opt

  • 20-in. x 9-in. aluminum polished wheels (standard Denali)
  • 22-in. x 9-in. aluminum polished wheels (available Denali)
  • 22-in. x 9-in. aluminum ultra-bright machined wheels (Denali Ultimate)

Powertrain10 std · 0 opt

  • 10-speed automatic transmission (10L80) – for 3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L engines
  • 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management – 310 hp / 231 kW @ 5600 rpm, 348 lb.-ft. / 473 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
  • 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel – 305 hp / 227 kW @ 3750 rpm, 495 lb.-ft. / 365 Nm @ 1500 rpm
  • 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management – 355 hp / 265 kW @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb.-ft. / 519 Nm @ 4100 rpm
  • 8-speed automatic transmission (8L90) – for 2.7L engine
  • Axle ratio: 3.23 (5.3L, 3.0L); 3.42 (2.7L, 5.3L with Max Trailering Pkg., 6.2L); 3.73 (3.0L with Max Trailering Pkg.)

Chassis3 std · 0 opt

  • Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
  • Independent coil-over-shock front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks with X31 pkg.
  • Solid axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks with X31 pkg.

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Sierra. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Sierra 1500 2WD Diesel

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2023 GMC Sierra Sierra 1500 2WD Diesel add over the Sierra 1500 2WD?

Against the Sierra 1500 2WD, 17 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.