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.
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 3500HDÂ 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 / Â 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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