The table below shows all 1996 GMC Sierra 3500 specs by style, including MPG (fuel economy), transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. Additionally, find 1996 GMC Sierra 3500 warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumper-to-bumper coverage and major components.
Engine
5.7L V-8 250 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 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-8 250 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 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-8 250 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 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-8 250 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 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-8 250 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 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-8 250 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 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-8 250 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 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
5.7L V-8 250 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 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-8 250 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 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-8 250 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 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
5.7L V-8 250 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 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
5.7L V-8 250 HP 325.0 ft.lbs. @ 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
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
LT245/75R16.0EBSW / LT215/85R16.0DBSW / LT225/75R16.0CBSW / LT225/75R16.0DBSW
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT245/75R16.0EBSW AT / LT215/85R16.0DBSW / LT225/75R16.0DBSW / LT225/75R16.0DBSW AT
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
LT245/75R16.0EBSW / LT215/85R16.0DBSW highway / LT215/85R16.0DBSW AT / LT225/75R16.0DBSW / LT225/75R16.0DBSW AT / LT245/75R16.0EBSW AT
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT215/85R16.0DBSW highway / LT215/85R16.0DBSW AT / LT225/75R16.0DBSW / LT225/75R16.0DBSW AT / LT245/75R16.0EBSW AT
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Torsion Bar
front torsion bar / heavy duty
Steering Cooler
heavy duty
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
LT245/75R16.0EBSW / LT245/75R16.0EBSW AT / LT215/85R16.0DBSW / LT215/85R16.0DBSW AT / LT225/75R16.0CBSW / LT225/75R16.0DBSW / LT225/75R16.0DBSW AT
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT245/75R16.0EBSW AT / LT215/85R16.0DBSW / LT215/85R16.0DBSW AT / LT225/75R16.0DBSW / LT225/75R16.0DBSW AT
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
LT225/75R16.0CBSW / LT215/85R16.0DBSW highway / LT225/75R16.0DBSW
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
D / LT215/85R16.0DBSW highway / LT225/75R16.0DBSW AT
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
LT245/75R16.0EBSW / LT215/85R16.0DBSW highway / LT225/75R16.0DBSW
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT215/85R16.0DBSW highway / LT225/75R16.0DBSW / LT225/75R16.0DBSW AT / LT245/75R16.0EBSW AT
Spare Tire and Wheel
full-size
Front Anti-Roll Bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Torsion Bar
front torsion bar / heavy duty
Brakes
front disc/rear drum
Front Tires
LT225/75R16.0DBSW / LT215/85R16.0DBSW highway / LT215/85R16.0DBSW AT / LT225/75R16.0DBSW AT
Rear Tires (if different from Front)
LT215/85R16.0DBSW highway / LT215/85R16.0DBSW AT / LT225/75R16.0DBSW AT
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 / leather
Floor Mats
vinyl/rubber 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 / leather
Floor Mats
vinyl/rubber 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 / leather
Floor Mats
vinyl/rubber front
Front Seat Type
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 / leather
Floor Mats
vinyl/rubber 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 / leather
Floor Mats
vinyl/rubber front
Front Seat Type
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 / leather
Floor Mats
vinyl/rubber front
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
Vanity Mirrors
passenger / dual illuminated
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 / sliding
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
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
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 / sliding
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
Vanity Mirrors
passenger / dual illuminated
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 / sliding
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
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 / sliding
Front Windshield Wipers
variable intermittent
Rear Defroster
rear defroster
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
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
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
Exterior Cargo Length
96.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
9,000 lbs. / 10,000 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,800 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,084 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
10,000 lbs. / 13,000 lbs.
Exterior Cargo Length
96.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
9,200 lbs. / 10,000 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,500 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,084 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
10,000 lbs.
Exterior Cargo Length
96.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
9,200 lbs. / 10,000 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,250 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,084 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
10,000 lbs. / 13,000 lbs.
Exterior Cargo Length
96.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
10,000 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
3,800 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,500 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
12,500 lbs.
Exterior Cargo Length
96.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
9,000 lbs. / 9,600 lbs. / 10,000 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,100 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,084 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
10,000 lbs.
Exterior Cargo Length
96.0 "
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
10,000 lbs.
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,250 lbs.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,500 lbs.
Max Trailer Weight
12,500 lbs.
Bumpers
front chrome / front chrome 1 front tow hook(s)
Rear Bumper
chrome / black
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Bodyside Moldings
chrome / black
Grille Moldings
argent / colored
Paint
monotone / center band two-tone
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 / black
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Grille Moldings
argent / colored
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 / black
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Bodyside Moldings
chrome / black
Grille Moldings
argent / colored
Paint
monotone / center band two-tone
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual power remote
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumpers
front chrome / front chrome 1 front tow hook(s)
Rear Bumper
chrome / black
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Grille Moldings
argent / colored
Paint
monotone / center band two-tone
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual power remote
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumpers
front chrome / front chrome 1 front tow hook(s)
Rear Bumper
chrome / black
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Grille Moldings
argent / colored
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 / black
Rear Step Bumper
rear step bumper
Grille Moldings
argent / colored
Paint
monotone / center band two-tone
Exterior Mirrors
dual manual / dual power remote
Trailering Harness
trailering harness
Trailering Hitch
trailering hitch
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000
Bumper to Bumper Months/Miles
36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation Months/Miles
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance Months/Miles
36/36,000