2015 GMC Sierra SLT
GMC Sierra Details
V8, 5.3L; VVT; FFV (optional)
Stone Blue Metallic
4WD
Gasoline
169,523 Miles
Cocoa/Dune
11J1436T
3GTU2VEC6FG291796
1500
SLT
About This 2015 GMC Sierra
6-Speed Automatic Electronic with Overdrive, 4WD, Cocoa/Dune Leather.Awards: * 2015 KBB.com Brand Image AwardsReviews: * Powerful and fuel-efficient engines; many available configurations; well-built, comfortable interior; quiet highway ride. Source: Edmunds * If you need a half-ton pickup with the most horsepower and a class-leading 12,000-pound trailer rating, the 2015 GMC Sierra full-size pickup has you covered. Bigger-than-life styling is augmented by a plush interior and a host of cutting-edge safety and communication features. Source: KBB.com
Features & Options
- Preferred Equipment Group 4SA
- 3.08 Rear Axle Ratio
- 3.42 Rear Axle Ratio
- Heavy-Duty Rear Locking Differential
- Wheels: 18 x 8.5 Polished Aluminum
- 20 x 9 Polished Aluminum Wheels
- 40/20/40 Front Split Bench Seat
- Front Full Feature Power Reclining Bucket Seats
- Leather Appointed Seat Trim
- 10-Way Power Driver's Seat Adjuster
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- SLT Preferred Package
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/8 Diagonal Color Touch Screen
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/8 Diagonal Color Touch Nav.
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Bose Speaker System
- Electric Rear-Window Defogger
- Color-Keyed Carpeting w/Rubberized Vinyl Floor Mats
- SLT Crew Cab Value Package
- 6 Rectangular Chromed Tubular Assist Steps
- Front License Plate Kit
- Wheel Locks (Set of 4) (LPO)
- Heavy Duty Suspension
- Off-Road Suspension Package
- Trailering Equipment
- Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
- Single Slot CD/MP3 Player
- Remote Vehicle Starter System
- OnStar 6 Months Directions & Connections Plan
- 110-Volt AC Power Outlet
- Rear Vision Camera w/Dynamic Guide Lines
- Front Halogen Fog Lamps
- LED Cargo Box Lighting
- Deep-Tinted Glass
- Underbody Shield (Transfer Case Protection)
- Electronic Autotrac Transfer Case
- Power Windows w/Driver Express Up & Down
- Power Sliding Rear Window
- Rear 60/40 Folding Bench Seat (Folds Up)
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Rear Wheelhouse Liners
- Chrome Bodyside Moldings
- Rear Bumper Cornersteps
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- Floor Mounted Console
- Auto-Dimming Inside Rear-View Mirror
- Driver & Front Passenger Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
- Power Folding & Adjustable Heated Outside Mirrors
- Chrome Mirror Caps
- Chrome Door Handles
- Power Adjustable Pedals
- Hill Descent Control
- 150 Amp Alternator
- Auxiliary External Transmission Oil Cooler
- Manual Tilt Wheel Steering Column
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel w/Cruise Controls
- EZ Lift & Lower Tailgate
- Ultrasonic Front & Rear Park Assist
- 4.2 Diagonal Color Display Driver Info Center
- Universal Home Remote
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Theft Deterrent System (Unauthorized Entry)
- Leather Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel
- Chrome Grille Surround
- Chrome Front Bumper
- Front Frame-Mounted Black Recovery Hooks
- Chrome Rear Bumper
- OnStar w/4G LTE
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Emergency communication system: OnStar Directions & Connections
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Premium audio system: IntelliLink
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Front Center Armrest w/Storage
- Compass
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Trip computer
- Traction control
- Tilt steering wheel
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Split folding rear seat
- Speed-sensing steering
- Speed control
- Security system
- Remote keyless entry
- Rear window defroster
- Rear step bumper
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear reading lights
- Radio data system
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Power passenger seat
- Power driver seat
- Power door mirrors
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Passenger door bin
- Panic alarm
- Overhead console
- Overhead airbag
- Outside temperature display
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Memory seat
- Low tire pressure warning
- Illuminated entry
- Heated front seats
- Heated door mirrors
- Garage door transmitter: HomeLink
- Fully automatic headlights
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Front reading lights
- Front fog lights
- Front dual zone A/C
- Front anti-roll bar
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Dual front impact airbags
- Driver vanity mirror
- Driver door bin
- Delay-off headlights
- CD player
- Bumpers: chrome
- Brake assist
- Bodyside moldings
- Automatic temperature control
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Alloy wheels
- Adjustable pedals
- ABS brakes
- Voltmeter
- Tachometer
- Electronic Stability Control
- Air Conditioning
- 6 Speakers
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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.