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GMC Sierra 3500HD

Model years 2018–2027

The GMC Sierra 3500HD is a heavy-duty pickup truck nameplate from GMC, designed for commercial work, towing and hauling. Across its model years, cab and bed choices, engines, drivetrains, payload, towing ratings and equipment can vary substantially. Shoppers should compare the exact year and trim because specifications, features, recalls, known problems and ownership costs can change over time.

LATEST WHAT’S NEW

What’s New With the GMC Sierra 3500HD

Front view of a 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD

2027 GMC Sierra HD: New Duramax, More Gas V8 Power and Standard Adaptive Cruise

The 2027 GMC Sierra HD gets an all-new 8.3-liter Duramax diesel with 555 horsepower and 1,230 lb-ft of torque, an updated 6.6-liter gas V8 and new steering and braking hardware.…

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Latest GMC Sierra 3500HD Coverage

The newest reporting across every GMC Sierra 3500HD topic.

How GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Stacks Up Against Ford and Ram

GM’s new 8.3L Duramax leads Ford and Ram in rated output. Compare all three HD diesels and see what the…

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Front view of a 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD

2027 GMC Sierra HD: New Duramax, More Gas V8 Power and Standard Adaptive Cruise

The 2027 GMC Sierra HD gets an all-new 8.3-liter Duramax diesel with 555 horsepower and 1,230 lb-ft of torque, an…

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The updated 6.6-liter gas V8 on display at GM’s HD powertrain event.

2027 GM HD 6.6L gas V8: More power, better cooling and no dipstick

With all the attention on GM’s new 8.3L Duramax, I did not want the gas engine to get lost in…

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News

News across GMC Sierra 3500HD model years.

How GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Stacks Up Against Ford and Ram

GM’s new 8.3L Duramax leads Ford and Ram in rated output. Compare all three HD diesels and see what the…

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Front view of a 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD

2027 GMC Sierra HD: New Duramax, More Gas V8 Power and Standard Adaptive Cruise

The 2027 GMC Sierra HD gets an all-new 8.3-liter Duramax diesel with 555 horsepower and 1,230 lb-ft of torque, an…

Read story →
The updated 6.6-liter gas V8 on display at GM’s HD powertrain event.

2027 GM HD 6.6L gas V8: More power, better cooling and no dipstick

With all the attention on GM’s new 8.3L Duramax, I did not want the gas engine to get lost in…

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Comparisons

Head-to-head comparisons featuring GMC Sierra 3500HD.

How GM’s New 8.3L Duramax Stacks Up Against Ford and Ram

GM’s new 8.3L Duramax leads Ford and Ram in rated output. Compare all three HD diesels and see what the…

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Recalls

Recent safety campaigns and repair information.

2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500/3500, GMC Sierra 1500/2500/3500 Recall: 2.7K Roof Rail Airbag Issue

A recall for 2,785 2018-2019 Silverado 1500/2500/3500 and GMC Sierra 1500/2500/3500 vehicles due to an issue with roof-rail airbags. General…

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2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 3500 Recall: 12K Faulty Rear Fuel Pump

A recall for 11,787 2025-2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 pickups over issues with rear fuel pump. GM…

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Reliability & Engine Coverage

Engine reporting, engineer interviews and ownership coverage.

The updated 6.6-liter gas V8 on display at GM’s HD powertrain event.

2027 GM HD 6.6L gas V8: More power, better cooling and no dipstick

With all the attention on GM’s new 8.3L Duramax, I did not want the gas engine to get lost in…

Read story →
GM’s new 8.3-liter Duramax on display with an engineer at the powertrain event.

2027 GM 8.3L Duramax: 555 hp, 1,230 lb-ft and a whole new diesel

GM’s new 8.3L Duramax is a big engine, and I mean that literally. Walking around the display at GM’s powertrain…

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