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2012 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali
Truck (Crew Cab) · 360 hp
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$46,360Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking22 factory options, from $35 to $2,250.
AM/FM Stereo w/CD/DVD Player and Navigation$2,250
Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System$1,480
Allison 1000 6-Speed Automatic Transmission$1,200
Power Glass Sunroof$895
Off-Road Suspension Package$295
Power Rear Sliding Window$250
High Idle Switch$200
LT265/70R18E All-Terrain Blackwall Tires$150
Heavy Duty Auxiliary Battery$135
4.10 Rear Axle Ratio$100
Engine Block Heater$90
Winter Covers for Diesel Engine$55
5th-Wheel Trailer Wiring Equipment$35
California Emission Requirements—
California Emissions Override—
Denali Decor—
Duramax 6.6L Turbodiesel V8 Engine—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Front License Plate Holder—
Northeast Emissions—
State-Specific Emissions Override—
Which Sierra 3500 HD is right for you?
Four trims, $30,595 to $46,360. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $8,135, from SLE to SLT.
The numbers.
Four configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
360hp6.0L eight-cylinder
380lb-ftTorque
RWD / 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
6,400–7,297 lbsCurb weight
10,500–13,000 lbsGVWR
13,000–17,000 lbsMax towing
4,078–6,055 lbsMax payload
144 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- 12V rear power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- adjustable pedals
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- front seatback storage
- retained accessory power
- leather and simulated wood steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- Sun sensor
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated wood and simulated alloy trim on dash
- leather and simulated wood trim on center console
- leather and simulated wood trim on doors
- front and rear reading lights
- 2 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- premium leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- driver cooled seat
- passenger cooled seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding with storage center armrest
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Bed length
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- polished alloy wheels
- 18 x 8.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- LT265/70R E tires
- Steel spare wheel
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- Fuel type
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- front independent suspension
- short and long arm front suspension
- Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
- solid live axle rear suspension
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Rear locking differential
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front and rear seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Bose premium brand speakers
- 7 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- radio data system
- adjustable speed sensitive volume control
- mast antenna
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Concierge Service
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
2 interiors
- Ebony
- Cocoa/Light Cashmere
Both premium leather.
4 factory paints
- Steel Gray Metallic
- Onyx Black
- Summit White
- Stealth Gray Metallic
Safety and recalls
No recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2012 Sierra 3500 HD. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 100,000 mi
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