The 2023 GMC Sierra HD is available in 2500 and 3500 formats, and these are the trucks you turn to when a half-ton truck isn’t quite up to what you have in mind for your new truck. The capability and versatility of the Sierra HD have to be experienced to be believed, and there’s a Sierra HD in the range for any job you need a truck for in Sudbury, Lively, Chelmsford, Azilda, or anywhere else for that matter. You will find trucks that can come close to the Sierra HD in terms of outright capability, but you have to question if any of the GMC’s rivals can compete with the style and individuality the Sierra HD brings to the table.
The first decision you have to make when weighing up which Sierra HD to go for is whether you need the extra capability of the 3500 HD or if a 2500 HD is right for the application you have in mind. Next, you have to choose between rear and four-wheel-drive, and with the 3500 HD, there are single and dual-rear-wheel versions of both rear-drive and four-wheel-drive variants. And that’s before you choose between Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab body styles and standard and long truck bed lengths.
Finally, once you’ve considered all that you have the various trim levels. The 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 HD is available in Pro, SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali trim levels, but the AT4 and Denali are exclusively four-wheel-drive with no rear-drive option. The 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 HD has a similar lineup, but don’t forget there are single and dual-rear-wheel versions, and there’s no AT4 trim level of the 3500 HD with four-wheel-drive and dual rear wheels.
There’s no such thing as a 2023 GMC Sierra HD that’s short on power and performance; it just depends on how vast the quantities of Sierra HD power and performance are that you need. One area of common and welcome simplicity in the Sierra HD range is the powerplant offering. Both the 2500 and 3500 are available with the same two powerplants, which in true heavy-duty pickup truck tradition are a standard gas engine and an available turbodiesel.
The standard gas V-8 is a 6.6-litre unit that develops 401 horsepower and 464 lb.-ft. of torque, and this sends its power to the wheels through a standard six-speed automatic or an available 10-speed automatic transmission. The alternative is a 6.6-litre Duramax V-8 turbodiesel which then provides the Sierra HD with 445 horsepower and a massive 910 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2500 has a maximum conventional trailering capacity of up to 8,391 kg (18,500 pounds), a maximum fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating of up to 8,396 kg (18,510 pounds), and a maximum payload rating of up to 1,805 kg (3,979 pounds). If that’s not enough, the 3500 HD offers a maximum conventional trailering capacity of up to 9,072 kg (20,000 pounds), a maximum fifth-wheel/gooseneck rating of up to 14,515 kg (32,000 pounds), and a maximum payload rating of up to 3,376 kg (7,442 pounds).
If you can think of a feature that could possibly be offered with a pickup truck you’re probably going to find it somewhere in the 2023 GMC Sierra HD family. Entry-level models come with a basic durable cloth upholstery but high-spec versions of the Sierra HD have the kind of supple leather you’d expect to find in a luxury sedan. If you’re looking for a versatile and affordable Sierra HD a 2500 HD SLT looks like a great option as it comes with GM’s clever tailgate, leather upholstery, heated front seats, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, four USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, 18-inch wheels, and that sensational 6.6-liter V-8 gas engine.
You can build the Sierra HD into any truck you want it to be, and the best way to get exactly the truck you want and need is to place a factory order tailored to your specific requirements.
There’s a 2023 GMC Sierra HD pickup truck for just about every application you can possibly imagine, whether you’re looking for a rugged work truck, a stylish commuter, a versatile family hauler, a wilderness adventure vehicle, or anything else. Come and experience the Sierra HD for yourself with a test drive from Southside Chevrolet Buick GMC here at 2601 Regent St, Sudbury, ON, or give us a call at (705) 523-2438 for more details and to book an appointment for a time that fits in with your busy schedule.
