The table below shows all 1996 GMC Sierra 2500 specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 1996 GMC Sierra 2500 warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
5.0L V-8 230 HP 285.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 6.5L V-8 180 HP 360.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
15.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
5.0L V-8 230 HP 285.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 6.5L V-8 180 HP 360.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City
15.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
600 amp / 600 amp heavy duty with auxiliary battery
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Drive Type
part-time four-wheel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
600 amp / 600 amp heavy duty with auxiliary battery
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Drive Type
part-time four-wheel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
600 amp / 600 amp heavy duty with auxiliary battery
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Drive Type
part-time four-wheel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Engine
5.0L V-8 230 HP 285.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 6.5L V-8 180 HP 360.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
600 amp / 600 amp heavy duty with auxiliary battery
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
600 amp / 600 amp heavy duty with auxiliary battery
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Engine
5.0L V-8 230 HP 285.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 6.5L V-8 180 HP 360.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
600 amp / 600 amp heavy duty with auxiliary battery
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Engine
5.7L V-8 255 HP 330.0 ft.lbs. @ 2,800 rpm / 7.4L V-8 290 HP 410.0 ft.lbs. @ 3,200 rpm / 6.5L V-8 190 HP 385.0 ft.lbs. @ 1,800 rpm
Transmission
5-spd man w/OD / 4-spd auto w/OD
Battery
600 amp / 600 amp heavy duty with auxiliary battery
Recommended Fuel Type
regular unleaded / diesel
Limited Slip Differential
limited slip differential
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Torsion Bar
heavy duty
Steering Cooler
heavy duty
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
LT245/75PR16.0EBSW
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT245/75R16.0EBSW
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Torsion Bar
heavy duty
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
LT245/75PR16.0EBSW
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT245/75R16.0EBSW
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Torsion Bar
heavy duty
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
LT245/75PR16.0EBSW
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT245/75R16.0EBSW
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
LT225/75PR16.0DBSW / LT622/75PR16.0EBSW
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT225/75R16.0DBSW / LT245/75R16.0EBSW
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
LT245/75PR16.0EBSW
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT245/75R16.0EBSW
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
LT225/75PR16.0DBSW / LT622/75PR16.0EBSW
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT225/75R16.0DBSW / LT245/75R16.0EBSW
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
LT245/75PR16.0EBSW
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT245/75R16.0EBSW
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size
Front Seat Type
bench / split-bench / bucket
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
2-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
2-way
Seat Trim
vinyl / cloth / premium cloth / leather
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Seat Type
split-bench / bench / bucket
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
2-way / 6-way
Easy Entry
rear seat easy entry
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
2-way
Seat Trim
vinyl / cloth / premium cloth / leather
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear / carpet front
Front Seat Type
split-bench / bench / bucket
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
2-way / 6-way
Easy Entry
rear seat easy entry
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
2-way
Seat Trim
vinyl / cloth / premium cloth / leather
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear / carpet front
Front Seat Type
bench / split-bench / bucket
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
2-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
2-way
Seat Trim
vinyl / cloth / premium cloth / leather
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Seat Type
bench / split-bench / bucket
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
2-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
2-way
Seat Trim
vinyl / cloth / premium cloth / leather
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear
Front Seat Type
bench / split-bench / bucket
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
2-way / 6-way
Easy Entry
rear seat easy entry
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
2-way
Seat Trim
vinyl / cloth / premium cloth / leather
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear / carpet front
Front Seat Type
split-bench / bench / bucket
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
2-way / 6-way
Easy Entry
rear seat easy entry
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
2-way
Seat Trim
vinyl / cloth / premium cloth / leather
Floor Mats
carpeted front & rear / carpet front
Reading Lights
front & rear
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Cruise Control
cruise control
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (driver only)
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Type
sliding
Reading Lights
front & rear
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Cruise Control
cruise control
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (driver only)
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
none / power
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Rear Windshield Type
sliding
Reading Lights
front & rear
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Cruise Control
cruise control
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (driver only)
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
none / power
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Rear Windshield Type
sliding
Reading Lights
front & rear
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Cruise Control
cruise control
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (driver only)
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Type
sliding
Reading Lights
front & rear
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Cruise Control
cruise control
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (driver only)
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Windshield Type
sliding
Reading Lights
front & rear
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Cruise Control
cruise control
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (driver only)
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
none / power
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Rear Windshield Type
sliding
Reading Lights
front & rear
Front Air Conditioning
manual
Cruise Control
cruise control
Remote Keyless Entry
keyfob (driver only)
Oil Pressure Gauge
oil pressure gauge
Volt Gauge
voltmeter gauge
Steering Wheel Material
leather
Quarter Vent Rear Windows
none / power
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Rear Windshield Type
sliding
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Front Impact Airbags
driver front-impact
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Front Impact Airbags
driver front-impact
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Front Impact Airbags
driver front-impact
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Front Impact Airbags
driver front-impact
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Daytime Running Lights
daytime running lights
Front Impact Airbags
driver front-impact
Exterior Cargo Length
96.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
10,000 lbs.
Exterior Cargo Length
78.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
10,500 lbs.
Exterior Cargo Length
96.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
10,500 lbs.
Exterior Cargo Length
96.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,200 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
10,000 lbs.
Exterior Cargo Length
96.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
10,000 lbs.
Exterior Cargo Length
78.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,200 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
8,500 lbs.
Exterior Cargo Length
96.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,600 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
11,000 lbs.
Rear Bumper
chrome / colored
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Paint
monotone / lower accent two-tone / center band two-tone with stripe
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual power remote
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumpers
front chrome 2 front tow hook(s)
Rear Bumper
chrome / colored
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Paint
monotone / lower accent two-tone / center band two-tone with stripe
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual power remote
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumpers
front chrome 2 front tow hook(s)
Rear Bumper
chrome / colored
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Paint
monotone / lower accent two-tone / center band two-tone with stripe
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual power remote
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumpers
front chrome / front chrome 2 front tow hook(s)
Rear Bumper
chrome / colored
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Paint
monotone / lower accent two-tone / center band two-tone with stripe
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual power remote
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumpers
front chrome / front chrome 2 front tow hook(s)
Rear Bumper
chrome / colored
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Paint
monotone / lower accent two-tone / center band two-tone with stripe
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual power remote
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumpers
front chrome / front chrome 2 front tow hook(s)
Rear Bumper
chrome / colored
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Paint
monotone / lower accent two-tone / center band two-tone with stripe
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual power remote
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumpers
front chrome / front chrome 2 front tow hook(s)
Rear Bumper
chrome / colored
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Paint
monotone / lower accent two-tone / center band two-tone with stripe
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual power remote
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
60/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
60/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
60/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
60/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
60/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
60/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Major Components Months/Miles
60/100,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000