2015 GMC Sierra Denali
GMC Sierra Details
V8, 6.6L; Turbo
Onyx Black
4WD
Diesel
236,465 Miles
Jet Black
W17765A
1GT120E81FF141341
2500HD
Denali
Features & Options
- LPO WHEEL LOCKS SET OF 4
- SEATS FRONT FULL-FEATURE LEATHER-APPOINTED BUCKET with (KA1) heated seat cushions and seat backs. Includes 12-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters including 2-way power lumbar control 2-position driver memory adjustable head restraints (D07) floor console and storage pockets. (STD)
- MIRRORS OUTSIDE HEATED POWER-ADJUSTABLE VERTICAL CAMPER MANUAL-FOLDING AND EXTENDING BLACK. Includes integrated turn signal indicators consisting of 50 square inch flat mirror surface positioned over a 20 square inch convex mirror surface with a common head and lower convex spotter glass (convex glass is not heated and not power adjustable).
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- SUNROOF POWER
- REAR AXLE 3.73 RATIO
- LICENSE PLATE KIT FRONT
- TRANSMISSION ALLISON 1000 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED with overdrive electronic engine grade braking and tow/haul mode
- SWITCH HIGH IDLE
- AUDIO SYSTEM 8 DIAGONAL COLOR TOUCH SCREEN NAVIGATION WITH INTELLILINK AM/FM/SIRIUSXM WITH USB PORTS auxiliary jack SD card slot Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones hands-free smartphone integration Pandora Internet radio and voice-activated technology for radio and phone (STD)
- GVWR 10 000 LBS. (4536 KG)
- SUSPENSION PACKAGE STANDARD includes 51mm twin tube shock absorbers and 33mm front stabilizer bar (STD)
- ENGINE DURAMAX 6.6L TURBO DIESEL V8 B20-DIESEL COMPATIBLE (397 hp [296.0 kW] @ 3000 rpm 765 lb-ft of torque [1032.8 N-m] @ 1600 rpm) Includes (K40) exhaust brake.
- PAINT SOLID
- TIRES LT265/60R20E ALL-TERRAIN BLACKWALL
- JET BLACK PERFORATED LEATHER-APPOINTED SEAT TRIM
- DRIVER ALERT PACKAGE includes Lane Departure Warning Forward Collision Alert and Safety Alert Seat
- COVER 1-PIECE COVERS RADIATOR GRILLE AND FRONT BUMPER OPENINGS
- TRAILERING WIRING PROVISIONS FOR CAMPER FIFTH WHEEL AND GOOSENECK TRAILER includes additional 7-way wiring harness is located at the rear of the pickup box attached to the rear frame cross member
- DENALI PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes standard equipment
- LAMPS SMOKED AMBER ROOF MARKER
- WHEELS 20 (50.8 CM) FORGED POLISHED ALUMINUM includes 18 x 8 (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) steel spare wheel.
- DURAMAX PLUS PACKAGE includes (LML) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 engine (MW7) Allison 1000 6-speed automatic transmission and (Y65) Driver Alert Package
- ONYX BLACK
- LPO SOFT FOLDING TONNEAU COVER
- EXHAUST BRAKE
- Locking/Limited Slip Differential
- Four Wheel Drive
- Tow Hooks
- Tow Hitch
- ABS
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Aluminum Wheels
- Tires - Front All-Season
- Tires - Rear All-Season
- Running Boards/Side Steps
- Fog Lamps
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Mirror(s)
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Privacy Glass
- Bed Liner
- AM/FM Stereo
- Navigation System
- Satellite Radio
- MP3 Capability
- Bluetooth Connection
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Smart Device Integration
- Requires Subscription
- CD Player
- MP3 Capability
- Satellite Radio
- Requires Subscription
- Premium Sound System
- Bluetooth Connection
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Passenger Seat
- Leather Seats
- Bucket Seats
- Heated Front Seat(s)
- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
- Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
- Seat Memory
- Leather Seats
- Leather Seats
- Bucket Seats
- Heated Front Seat(s)
- Cooled Front Seat(s)
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Rear Bench Seat
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Floor Mats
- Floor Mats
- Power Windows
- Rear Defrost
- Sliding Rear Window
- Power Door Locks
- Cruise Control
- Security System
- Adjustable Pedals
- Remote Engine Start
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Climate Control
- Multi-Zone A/C
- A/C
- Rear Defrost
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Rear Parking Aid
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Daytime Running Lights
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Front Side Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Telematics
- Navigation from Telematics
- Requires Subscription
- Back-Up Camera
- Tire Pressure Monitor
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2015 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali Review
When choosing the right heavy duty truck for you a lot of the decision making centers around the engine and not so much the type of nuanced leather appointed front seats it may have, but those features now come into play in the new 2015 GMC Sierra Denali HD.GMC’s _- and 1-ton heavy duty trucks were last redesigned for the 2011 model year at which point a luxuriously trimmed Denali model debuted, offering a more premium tool in this workhorse segment. And now, major updates greet the 2015 models with all-new exterior styling featuring better aerodynamics and improved cooling, a modernized interior carried forward from the Sierra 1500, and a host of smart features to make towing easier on the truck as well as the driver.
Sierra HD models are offered in regular cab, the new double cab and crew cab styles, in either 2 or 4-wheel drive, matched with either a 6’6” or 8’ box and the 3500 grade can be ordered as a dually. But this top-of-the-line 2500 Denali model comes exclusively in the incredibly spacious Crew Cab configuration with the standard-sized box.
Owners can keep the standard gasoline fed 6.0-liter V8 or upgrade to this 6.6-liter Duramax diesel at a significant cost of $8,588. It comes bundled with an Allison 6-speed automatic transmission, a less aggressive rear axle ratio and an engine block heater. Known for their bullet-proof reliability, better mileage and turbo induced prodigious levels of torque, diesel engines and their associated clatter are like a badge of honor in this segment. But a reality check shows that it’s the gas engine that provides greater maximum payload capacity and equal trailer towing in addition to providing similar mileage – I averaged around 14mpg for the week.
At the hitch, this rig can tow 13,000 pounds and you can fill-up the bed with over 2,500 pounds of payload and with a 36 gallon fuel tank it’s possible to drive over 600 miles between fill-ups.
The diesel flaunts its trailering advantage when using a fifth-wheel by permitting up to 17,100 pounds. New for 2015 is a system that integrates cruise control, auto grade braking and an exhaust brake for ultimate driver confidence while towing. And though it’s not geared to be a street truck, I’d sure like to feel more energy from this big engine even if it is lugging around over 3 _ tons.
The most surprising thing about this truck is how sluggish it feels. I know; it’s a big, heavy duty machine. But 765 pound feet of torque has never felt so lifeless. The first inch of travel pedal produces negligible momentum. And from a company that used to produce the smoothest riding trucks in the biz this one still feels and sounds very trucky.
And that’s why the Denali badge seems a bit bastardized here. Yes, there’s an exclusive 8” touch screen with IntelliLink, a Bose audio system, heated and cooled leather seats, a heated steering wheel and a power sliding rear window but the entire package seems a bit half-hearted. And while the Sierra HD is certainly very quiet inside and full of useful features – including the optional Driver Alert Package with the vibrating Safety Seat – there’s a quality level concerning fit and finish that seems less than Denali-approved. I’d also expect to see features like smart key access and push button start, power folding outside mirrorss, better ventilation for rear seat passengers, and more cleverness in the bed. But as long as Denali models account for more than 1/3 of all HD Crew Cab sales, it’ll be here to stay.
Pricing for this Denali starts at $54,835 and totals $64,575 as tested with 20” wheels, a sunroof and dual alternators to keep all the goodies running.