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2019 GMC Sierra HD

The GMC Sierra HD (Heavy Duty) line of heavy-duty full-size pickup trucks receives several minor updates and changes for 2019, which is the final model year for the third-generation pickup truck.

2019 GMC Sierra HD Quick Facts
Assembly Location GM Flint Assembly in Flint, Michigan, USA
Body Style(s) Regular Cab, Double Cab, Crew Cab
Layout Front-Engined, Longitudinal
Engine(s) 6.0L LC8 V8, 6.0L L96 V8, 6.6 L5P V8 Duramax (Diesel)
Transmission(s) 6-Speed Auto, Allison 6-Speed Auto
Drive Wheels Rear-Wheel-Drive, Four-Wheel-Drive
Availability U.S.A., Canada, Mexico
Predecessor 2018 GMC Sierra HD
Successor 2020 GMC Sierra HD

2019 Sierra 2500HD Changes, Updates & New Features

The 2019 Sierra 2500HD sees the following changes, updates and new features:

Model Line

  • Deletion of 2WD Regular Cab configuration (TC25903)
  • Deletion of Double Cab configuration (TC25753)
  • 4WD Regular Cab now available on base (1SA) models

Exterior

  • Addition of Ebony Twilight Metallic exterior color option

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

2019 Sierra 3500HD Changes, Updates & New Features

The 2019 Sierra 3500HD sees the following changes, updates and new features:

Model Line

  • Deletion of 2WD Regular Cab configuration (TC25903)
  • Deletion of Double Cab configuration (TC25753)

Exterior

  • Addition of Ebony Twilight Metallic exterior color option

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

See detailed 2019 GMC Sierra HD changes, updates and new features here: 2019 GMC Sierra HD change log.

Body Styles

The 2019 GMC Sierra HD is available as a heavy-duty full-size pickup truck with several cab and box configurations.

Sierra 2500HD Configurations (all with single rear wheel)

  • Regular Cab, Long Box
  • Double Cab, Standard Box
  • Double Cab, Long Box
  • Crew Cab, Standard Box
  • Crew Cab, Long Box

Sierra 3500HD Configurations

  • Crew Cab, Standard Box, Single Rear Wheel
  • Crew Cab, Long Box, Single Rear Wheel
  • Crew Cab, Long Box, Dual Rear Wheel

Models & Trims

The 2019 GMC Sierra HD is offered as a retail or fleet model, with the Sierra (1SA) being the base model.

2019 Sierra HD Retail & Fleet Models:

2500HD

  • Standard Bed Crew Cab
    • 2WD (TC25743)
    • 4WD (TK25743)
  • Long Bed Crew Cab
    • 2WD (TC25943)
    • 4WD (TK25943)
  • Standard Bed Double Cab
    • 4WD (TK25753)
  • Long Bed Double Cab
    • 2WD (TC20953)
    • 4WD (TK20953)
  • Long Bed Regular Cab
    • 4WD (TK25903)

3500HD

  • Standard Bed Crew Cab with Single Rear Wheel
    • 2WD (TC35743)
    • 4WD (TK35743)
  • Long Bed Crew Cab with Single or Dual Rear Wheel
    • 2WD (TC35943)
    • 4WD (TK35943)

2019 Sierra HD Retail & Fleet Trims:

2500HD

  • Sierra base
  • SLE
  • SLT
  • Denali

3500HD

  • Sierra base
  • SLE
  • SLT
  • Denali

Powertrain

The 2019 GMC Sierra HD is offered with the following engine and transmission choices (note that the standard transmission is listed first):

Engine Fuel Aspiration Transmission Horsepower (HP) / Kilowatts (kW) @ RPM Torque (lb-ft) / Newton-Meters (N-m) @ RPM Axle
6.0-Liter Vortec L96 V8 Gasoline Naturally Aspirated 6-Speed Automatic (MYD) 360 / 268.56 @ 5400 380 / 513 @ 4200 4.10
6.0-Liter LC8 V8 Gasoline Naturally Aspirated 6-Speed Automatic (MYD) 360 / 268 @ 5400 464 @ 4000 4.10
6.0-Liter LC8 V8 Compressed Natural Gas Naturally Aspirated 6-Speed Automatic (MYD) 401 @ 5200 380 / 513 @ 4200 4.10
6.6-Liter Duramax L5P V8 Diesel Turbocharged 10-Speed Automatic (MW7) 445 /  331.97 @ 2800 910 / 1228.50 @ 1600 3.73

To clarify, the Sierra HD continues to be available in 2WD (rear-wheel-drive) as standard, with 4WD as an option. Notably, models with the available Duramax 6.6L turbo-diesel also feature hood scoop, which draws cool, outside air to enhance overall performance.

Platform

Like all third-generation units of the GMC Sierra HD, the 2019 GMC Sierra HD continues to ride on GM’s GMT K2 platform shared with the Chevrolet Silverado HD.

Production

The 2019 GMC Sierra HD was assembled at the GM Flint Assembly plant in Flint, Michigan, USA.

Beyond 2019

As stated, the 2019 model year will be the final year of production for the third-generation Sierra HD. An all-new, fourth-generation model enters production as the 2020 Sierra HD.

Discussion

Discuss the 2019 GMC Sierra HD in our GMC forum.

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