2022 GMC Sierra 3500HD

　　

2022 GMC Sierra 3500HD Review

byDan FrioReviews Editor

　　Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to zzdcar, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.

　　Shopping for a heavy-duty pickup usually comes down to one metric: towing capability. And the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500HD is about as capable as they come. It can pull up to 35,000 pounds and haul more than 5,000 pounds of payload. You'd have to search hard to find a load that would outmatch this heavyweight. Only a few trucks offer the same performance and capabilities as the Sierra 3500HD, and a couple of them — the Ram 3500 and Ford F-350 Super Duty particularly — have an edge on the GMC thanks to roomy and more comfortable cabins with slightly nicer interiors.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500HD Pro 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　Not Available  for Sierra 3500HD Pro

　　Sierra 3500HD Pro

　　Pro 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $37,400 MSRPPro 2dr Regular Cab LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $38,600 MSRPPro 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $40,200 MSRPPro 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $40,200 MSRPPro 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $41,400 MSRPPro 4dr Double Cab LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $41,400 MSRPPro 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $41,800 MSRPPro 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $42,000 MSRPPro 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $43,000 MSRPPro 4dr Crew Cab LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $43,200 MSRPPro 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $44,200 MSRPPro 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $44,600 MSRPPro 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $44,800 MSRPPro 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $46,000 MSRPSLE 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $42,800 MSRPSLE 2dr Regular Cab LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $44,000 MSRPSLE 4dr Double Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $45,000 MSRPSLE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $45,600 MSRPSLE 4dr Double Cab LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $46,200 MSRPSLE 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $46,600 MSRPSLE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $46,800 MSRPSLE 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $46,800 MSRPSLE 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $47,800 MSRPSLE 4dr Crew Cab LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $48,000 MSRPSLE 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $49,000 MSRPSLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $49,400 MSRPSLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $49,600 MSRPSLE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $50,800 MSRPSLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $54,600 MSRPSLT 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $54,800 MSRPSLT 4dr Crew Cab LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $56,000 MSRPSLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $57,400 MSRPSLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $57,600 MSRPSLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $58,800 MSRPAT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $60,300 MSRPAT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $60,500 MSRPDenali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) (Most Popular) - $66,700 MSRPDenali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $66,900 MSRPDenali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.6L 8cyl 6A) - $68,100 MSRP

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　　That's saying something, as the Sierra once held the distinction of being the most handsome and best-dressed in this category. And certainly in its Denali trim, the Sierra still impresses as a truck equally at home in the valet line or the oil fields. The mechanically identical Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD offers nearly all the same features in a slightly plainer — and cheaper — truck-ish package. It's a viable option if capability and affordability are priorities over style. Ultimately, the Sierra 3500HD easily satisfies if you're looking for a rugged, dashing and massively capable pickup.

　　

Which Sierra 3500HD does zzdcar recommend?

Given the Sierra 3500HD's multiple trims and configurations, it's difficult to pick a single model. Overall, the SLT probably offers the best of all worlds, with a good mix of standard features and available options, yet without the AT4's added off-road hardware or the Denali's additional expense. And the SLT is only available in crew-cab configuration.

　　

GMC Sierra 3500HD models

The GMC Sierra 3500HD is a heavy-duty full-size pickup truck available in five trim levels: Pro, SLE, SLT, AT4 and Denali. The Pro and SLE are offered in regular-cab, extended-cab (double) and crew-cab configurations, while SLT, AT4 and Denali models are crew cab only.

　　The Sierra 3500HD is available with a choice of a 6.6-liter gasoline V8 (401 horsepower, 464 lb-ft of torque) paired with a six-speed automatic transmission or a 6.6-liter turbocharged diesel V8 (445 hp, 910 lb-ft) with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

　　Pro, SLE and SLT trims come standard with rear-wheel drive and optional four-wheel drive. The AT4 and Denali offer four-wheel drive exclusively. A dual rear-wheel option is available on certain cab and bed configurations of the Sierra to boost the truck's towing capacity.

　　Pro

　　The base trim is relatively bare-bones and comes with:

　　18-inch steel wheels LED headlights and taillights Manually adjustable trailering mirrors Cargo bed steps Locking tailgate and spare tire carrier 40/20/40-split front bench seat Vinyl seats and floor coverings Manual windows and door locks (regular cab) Trailering hitch 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Dual USB jacks Six-speaker audio systemSLE

　　Adds more convenience features, such as:

　　18-inch alloy wheels Upgraded exterior trim Power trailering mirrors Configurable (MultiPro) tailgate Integrated brake trailer controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab) Cloth seats and carpeted floors Front underseat storage Cruise control Power door locks and windows Remote keyless entry 4.2-inch color driver information display Satellite radio Connected services including a Wi-Fi hotspotSLT

　　The SLT starts moving into premium territory by adding: 

　　Power-folding and extending trailering mirrors Cargo bed lighting 120-volt power outlet in cargo bed Keyless access with push-button engine start Remote engine start Dual-zone automatic climate control Leather seats Power-adjustable driver's seat with memory settings Heated front seats Heated steering wheel Second-row USB ports 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system display Wireless functionality for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto High-definition backup camera with hitch-view angleAT4

　　Comes with most SLT features but adds off-road attitude and capability with:

　　Standard four-wheel drive Hill descent control Off-road suspension tuning Underbody skid plates Body-color bumpers Spray-in bedliner Front bucket seats with center console Ventilated front seats Heated rear outboard seatsDenali

　　Tops the Sierra 3500HD lineup with features including:

　　20-inch alloy wheels Automatic high-beam headlights Chrome exterior trim Power-sliding rear window Side steps to ease cab entry and exit Premium leather seats Upgraded driver information display Navigation system Bose premium sound system Wireless smartphone charging Bed-view cameraThe Denali also includes a number of safety features and driver aids, many of which are optional on other trims.

　　Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sierra 3500HD and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Safety alert seat (warns of potential side collisions with vibrating pulses on either or both sides of seat to indicate direction of danger)There are more than 30 option packages and around two dozen stand-alone options available for the various trims. Mostly they add features to the lower trims that are standard on the higher trims.

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