DURAMAX 2.8L I-4 TURBO DIESEL

Duramax 2.8L I-4 Turbo Diesel packs the power—an estimated 181 horsepower at 3400 rpm and 369 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.

The Duramax 2.8L is a four-cylinder turbo diesel (it’s also B20 Biodiesel capable) designed to deliver capability, durability and efficiency.

The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
ECOTEC3 The EcoTec3 engine family

(Sierra 1500 offers a 4.3L V-6, 5.3L V-8 and 6.2L V-8) features GMC’s latest technologies to deliver the power and fuel economy1 you need.

For 2016, Sierra SLT and Denali 6.2L V-8 and 5.3L V-8 models are equipped with a Hydra-Matic 8-speed automatic. Yukon features the 5.3L and Yukon Denali includes the 6.2L. 2
DURAMAX DIESEL V-8 AND ALLISON® 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The Sierra Heavy Duty models are available with the Duramax 6.6L V-8 Turbo Diesel engine and the Allison 6-speed automatic transmission. The Allison transmission’s target lifespan of up to 200,000 miles3 is made possible through the use of larger, heavier components than normally found in 1-ton pickups. With an extraordinary 765 lb-ft of torque, the Duramax Diesel makes the 3500HD the most powerful Sierra HD ever.

SIERRA 1500 DENALI 94006
SAVANA 2500/3500 PASSENGER 10,0007
SIERRA 1500 12,0008
SIERRA HEAVY DUTY 23,2009

TRAILER CLASSIFICATION TYPICAL EXAMPLES WEIGHT RANGE TYPICAL HITCH TYPE1 TYPICAL HITCH (TONGUE) WEIGHT
LIGHT-DUTY (I)
Folding camping trailer, snowmobiles and personal watercraft trailers (trailer and cargo combined)
Up to 2000 lbs gross trailer weight Weight-carrying hitch
10%-15% of gross trailer weight (200 lbs maximum)
MEDIUM-DUTY (II)
Single-axle trailers up to 18 ft., open utility trailers and small speedboats
2001-3500 lbs gross trailer weight Weight-carrying hitch
10%-15% of gross trailer weight (350 lbs maximum)
HEAVY-DUTY (III)
Dual- or single-axle trailers, larger boats and enclosed utility trailers
3501-5000 lbs gross trailer weight
Weight-carrying hitch or weight-distributing hitch
10%-15% of gross trailer weight (600 lbs maximum)
EXTRA HEAVY-DUTY (IV)
Two-horse, travel and fi fth-wheel recreational trailers
5001-10,000 lbs gross trailer weight Weight-distributing hitch or fi fth-wheel hitch
10%-15% of gross trailer weight (1200 lbs maximum)
MAXIMUM HEAVY-DUTY (V)
Largest horse, travel and fifth-wheel recreational or commercial trailers
10,001 lbs and above gross trailer weight
Weight-distributing hitch, fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch
10%-15% of gross trailer weight (up to 2000 lbs or the maximum limit for the vehicle series with a weight-distributing hitch)
15%-25% of gross trailer weight (up to 5000 lbs or the maximum limit for the vehicle series and hitch type on fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitches)

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