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2006 GMC Sierra 3500 DRW SL Reg Cab 133 WB 4WD

2006 GMC Sierra 3500
Trim Info:
4-Wheel Drive, Reg Cab Wideside
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
Reg Cab Wideside
Drivetrain:
4-Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
3
Engine Type:
Gas V8
Displacement:
6.0L/364
Fuel System:
SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
300 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
360 @ 4000
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Front Tire Size:
LT215/85R16
Rear Tire Size:
LT215/85R16
Spare Tire Size:
LT215/85R16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.8 x 1.2
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
34
Wheelbase (in):
133.0
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
E63
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
4500
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
8550
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
3111
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
2602
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
11400
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
16000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
7500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
750
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
9800
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
1470
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
9800
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
2450
Engine Order Code:
LQ4
Trans Order Code:
MW3
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
5.61
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
3.04
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.67
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.75
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.61
Reverse Ratio (:1):
5.04
Transfer Case Model:
New Venture 261
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:
1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:
2.72
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
770
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
105
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
16.4
Engine Oil Cooler:
Yes
Frame Type:
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front:
Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Rear:
3-Stage Springs
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):
4500
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):
8600
Axle Type - Rear:
Full-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
4800
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
9200
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front:
3.73
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
4.10
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
35
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
35
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.18
Front Tire Order Code:
XYK
Rear Tire Order Code:
XYK
Spare Tire Order Code:
XYK
Front Tire Capacity (lbs):
2430
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):
2150
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):
2430
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
43.7
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.8 x 1.5
Fuel Tank Location:
LH
Front Head Room (in):
41.0
Front Leg Room (in):
41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in):
65.2
Front Hip Room (in):
61.4
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):
224.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
96.1
Height, Overall (in):
76.7
Overhang, Front (in):
37.0
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):
52.1
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):
114.1
Cab to Axle (in):
55.9
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):
35.8
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
10.6
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
13.6
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):
97.6
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):
61.9
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):
64.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
50.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
19.5
Tailgate Width (in):
61.9
Cargo Volume (ft³):
73.9


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