2021 GMC Sierra 3500HD dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo
Length
266.1in long
- 22 ft 2.1 in. 6.76 m.
- 81.9 in wide, 80.7 in tall.
- LB RWD. Lengths: 235.5 in to 266.1 in.
- Full-size truck.
Dimensions by trim
| Trim | Length | Width | With mirrors | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB RWD, LB DRW RWD, Double Cab LB 4WD, Double Cab LB RWD, Double Cab LB DRW RWD, LB DRW 4WD, SLE LB RWD, Crew Cab LB DRW RWD, SLE LB DRW RWD, Double Cab LB DRW 4WD, SLE Double Cab LB RWD, SLE LB 4WD, Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD, SLE Double Cab LB DRW RWD, SLE LB DRW 4WD, SLE Double Cab LB 4WD, SLE Crew Cab LB DRW RWD, SLE Double Cab LB DRW 4WD, SLE Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD, SLT Crew Cab LB DRW RWD, SLT Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD, Denali Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | 266.1 in | 81.9 in | 81.8 in | 80.7 in | 172.0 in | N/A | 57.0 ft |
| 2WD Reg Cab 142", 4WD Reg Cab 142", 2WD Reg Cab 142" SLE, 4WD Reg Cab 142" SLE | 235.5 in | 81.8 in | 81.8 in | 80.9 in | 141.6 in | 11.2 in | 46.9 ft |
| 2WD Double Cab 162", 4WD Double Cab 162", 2WD Double Cab 162" SLE, 4WD Double Cab 162" SLE | 256.5 in | 81.8 in | 81.8 in | 80.9 in | 162.5 in | 11.2 in | 53.9 ft |
| Crew Cab RWD, Crew Cab 4WD, SLE Crew Cab RWD, SLE Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Crew Cab RWD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, AT4 Crew Cab 4WD, Denali Crew Cab 4WD | 250.1 in | 81.8 in | 81.8 in | 80.9 in | 158.9 in | 11.2 in | 52.7 ft |
| Crew Cab LB RWD, Crew Cab LB 4WD, SLE Crew Cab LB RWD, SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD, SLT Crew Cab LB RWD, SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD, AT4 Crew Cab LB 4WD, Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD | 266.1 in | 81.8 in | 81.8 in | 80.7 in | 172.0 in | 11.1 in | 57.0 ft |
| Trim | Curb weight | GVWR | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| LB RWD, LB DRW RWD, Double Cab LB 4WD, Double Cab LB RWD, Double Cab LB DRW RWD, LB DRW 4WD, SLE LB RWD, Crew Cab LB DRW RWD, SLE LB DRW RWD, Double Cab LB DRW 4WD, SLE Double Cab LB RWD, SLE LB 4WD, Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD, SLE Double Cab LB DRW RWD, SLE LB DRW 4WD, SLE Double Cab LB 4WD, SLE Crew Cab LB DRW RWD, SLE Double Cab LB DRW 4WD, SLE Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD, SLT Crew Cab LB DRW RWD, SLT Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD, Denali Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2WD Reg Cab 142", 2WD Reg Cab 142" SLE | 6,339 lb | 10,750 lb | 4,411 lb |
| 2WD Double Cab 162", 2WD Double Cab 162" SLE | 6,796 lb | 11,100 lb | 4,304 lb |
| 4WD Reg Cab 142", 4WD Reg Cab 142" SLE | 6,636 lb | 11,100 lb | 4,464 lb |
| Crew Cab RWD, SLE Crew Cab RWD, SLT Crew Cab RWD | 6,466 lb | 11,000 lb | 4,534 lb |
| Crew Cab LB RWD, SLE Crew Cab LB RWD, SLT Crew Cab LB RWD | 6,887 lb | 11,150 lb | 4,263 lb |
| 4WD Double Cab 162", 4WD Double Cab 162" SLE | 7,079 lb | 11,400 lb | 4,321 lb |
| Crew Cab 4WD, SLE Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, AT4 Crew Cab 4WD, Denali Crew Cab 4WD | 6,766 lb | 11,350 lb | 4,584 lb |
| Crew Cab LB 4WD, SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD, SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD, AT4 Crew Cab LB 4WD, Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD | 7,172 lb | 11,500 lb | 4,328 lb |
| Trim | Front legroom | Rear legroom | Front headroom | Rear headroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB RWD, LB DRW RWD, Double Cab LB 4WD, Double Cab LB RWD, Double Cab LB DRW RWD, LB DRW 4WD, SLE LB RWD, Crew Cab LB DRW RWD, SLE LB DRW RWD, Double Cab LB DRW 4WD, SLE Double Cab LB RWD, SLE LB 4WD, Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD, SLE Double Cab LB DRW RWD, SLE LB DRW 4WD, SLE Double Cab LB 4WD, SLE Crew Cab LB DRW RWD, SLE Double Cab LB DRW 4WD, SLE Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD, SLT Crew Cab LB DRW RWD, SLT Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD, Denali Crew Cab LB DRW 4WD | 44.5 in | 43.4 in | 43.0 in | 40.1 in |
| 2WD Reg Cab 142", 4WD Reg Cab 142", 2WD Reg Cab 142" SLE, 4WD Reg Cab 142" SLE | 44.5 in | 43.4 in | 43.1 in | 40.1 in |
| 2WD Double Cab 162", 4WD Double Cab 162", 2WD Double Cab 162" SLE, 4WD Double Cab 162" SLE | 44.5 in | 35.2 in | 43.0 in | 39.9 in |
| Crew Cab RWD, Crew Cab LB RWD, Crew Cab 4WD, Crew Cab LB 4WD, SLE Crew Cab RWD, SLE Crew Cab LB RWD, SLE Crew Cab 4WD, SLE Crew Cab LB 4WD, SLT Crew Cab RWD, SLT Crew Cab LB RWD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD, AT4 Crew Cab 4WD, AT4 Crew Cab LB 4WD, Denali Crew Cab 4WD, Denali Crew Cab LB 4WD | 44.5 in | 43.4 in | 43.0 in | 40.1 in |
Weight
LB RWD: curb weight not listed.
Garage fit
| Garage | Fits | Spare length | Each side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 12 x 22 ft | No | -2.1 in | 31.0 in |
| Single, 14 x 24 ft | Yes | 21.9 in | 43.0 in |
| Double, 20 x 20 ft | No | -26.1 in | 79.0 in |
| Double, 24 x 24 ft | Yes | 21.9 in | 103.0 in |
| Door | Fits | Spare width | Above roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 14.1 in | 3.3 in |
| 9 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 26.1 in | 3.3 in |
Your garage
Second car
Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.
- No. Too long by 2.1 in.
- Door: 26.1 in spare width. 3.3 in above the roof.
Size class
Full-size truck.
Longest of 12 trucks (2021).
Median of 12 trucks (2021): 215.3 in long.
Bigger and smaller rivals
| Model | Length | vs Sierra 3500HD |
|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 3500HD | 266.1 in | - |
| RAM 1500 | 232.9 in | -33.2 in |
| Ford F-150 | 231.7 in | -34.4 in |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 229.6 in | -36.5 in |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 229.5 in | -36.6 in |
Legroom and headroom
LB RWD.
- Front legroom
- 44.5 inMore than 75% of 13 trucks (2021).
- Rear legroom
- 43.4 inMore than 75% of 13 trucks (2021).
- Front headroom
- 43.0 inMore than 92% of 13 trucks (2021).
- Rear headroom
- 40.1 inMore than 75% of 13 trucks (2021).
Tall drivers: front legroom and headroom in the top 25% of trucks.
What this cannot tell you
Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.
Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.
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