2002 GMC Sierra 3500 SL Features & Specs

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Key Specs

Kelley Blue Book Value
$24,424 - $34,129
Horsepower
300 - 340 hp
Engine Type
6.0L (364) SFI V8 (Vortec) engine
8.1L SFI V8 (VORTEC) ENGINE
6.6L (403) V8 ENGINE

Interior Features

Convenience & Comfort

Keyless Entry
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Power Windows
Optional
Rear Defrost
Optional
Privacy Glass
Optional
Power Steering

Dimensions

Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
Front Head Room
41 - 41.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
33.7 - 38.6 in.
Second Head Room
38.4 - 39 in.
Cargo Volume
70.7 cu. ft.

Entertainment

MP3 Player
Optional
CD Player
Optional

Seats

Standard Seat
Passengers
2 - 6
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Power Passenger Seat
Optional
Driver Lumbar
Optional

Exterior Features

Accessories

Standard Wheels

Dimensions

Tire Width
LT215/85R16 - LT215/85R16E
Wheelbase
133 - 185.5 in.
Turning Radius
43.7 - 58.8 ft.
Width
77.8 - 79.7 in.

Mechanical Specs

Engine & Performance

Horsepower
300 - 340 hp
Torque
360 - 520 ft. lbs.
Maximum Tongue Weight
1000 lbs.
Turbocharged
Optional
4wheel Disc Brakes
Limited Slip Differential
Optional
Engine Cylinders

Fuel

Fuel Capacity
24 - 34 gal.
Combined
Unknown mpg
City
Unknown mpg
Highway
Unknown mpg

Safety Features

Features

Spare Tire
Tow Hooks
Optional
ABS Brakes

Air Bags

Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag

Tech Specs

Technical

Body Code
E63 - ZW9
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front
4500 - 4800 lbs.
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear
8550 - 8600 lbs.
Curb Weight - Front
2737 - 3640 lbs.
Curb Weight - Rear
2272 - 2791 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap
11,400 - 12,000 lbs.
Gross Combined Wt Rating
14,000 - 22000 lbs.
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,500 - N/A lbs.
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3500 - N/A lbs.
Engine Order Code
L18, LB7, LQ4
Engine Type
Diesel V8
Gas V8
Turbo-Charged Diesel V8
Displacement
6.0L/364, 6.6/402, 6.6L/402, 8.1/494, 8.1L/494
Fuel System
DFI, Indirect FI, SFI
Trans Order Code
M74, ML6, MT1, MW3
Trans Type
4, 5, 6
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD, HD Automatic w/OD, HD Manual w/OD, Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.48, 3.10, 5.61, 5.79
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.48, 1.81, 3.04, 3.31
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00, 1.41, 1.67, 2.10
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75, 1.00, 1.31
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71, 0.75, 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.08, 4.49, 5.23, 5.61
Clutch Size
11.7 - N/A in.
Trans Power Take Off
Yes
Trans PTO Access
LH/RH - RH
Transfer Case Model
New Venture 261 - New Venture Gear
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
2.72
Transfer Case Power Take Off
RH 6-Bolt - RH/LH 6-Bolt
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 - 770
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
600 - 770
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
105, 130, 2 @ 100
Total Cooling System Capacity
15.4 - 22.4 qts.
Engine Oil Cooler
Yes
Frame Type
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front
Indep Torsion Bar - Torsion Bar
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Spring Capacity - Front
4500 - 4800 lbs.
Spring Capacity - Rear
8600 lbs.
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Axle Type - Rear
Full Floating - Full-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front
4500 - 4800 lbs.
Axle Capacity - Rear
9000 - 9200 lbs.
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.73 - 4.10
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.73 - 4.10
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
35 mm.
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
35 mm.
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
1.18 - 1.25 in.
Front Tire Order Code
XEC, XEF, XYK, XYL
Rear Tire Order Code
2EC, 2EF, XEC, XEF, XYK, XYL
Spare Tire Order Code
XEC, XEF, XYK, XYL, ZEC, ZEF, ZYK, ZYL
Front Tire Size
LT215/85R16, LT215/85R16D, LT215/85R16E
Rear Tire Size
LT215/85R16, LT215/85R16D, LT215/85R16E
Spare Tire Size
LT215/85R16, LT215/85R16D, LT215/85R16E
Front Tire Capacity
2335 - 2430 lbs.
Rear Tire Capacity
2150 lbs.
Spare Tire Capacity
2335 - 2430 lbs.
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in.
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in.
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in.
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr - Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
43.7 - 58.8 ft.
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake ABS System
Four Wheel - Four-Wheel
Disc - Front
Yes
Disc - Rear
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 x 1.5 in.
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 x 1.2 - 13.0 x 1.1 in.
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
24 - 34 gal.
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
23 gal.
Fuel Tank Location
Inboard LH Frame - LH
Front Head Room
41.0 - 41.1 in.
Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
65.2 - 65.7 in.
Front Hip Room
61.4 - 61.5 in.
Second Head Room
38.4 - 39.0 in.
Second Leg Room
33.7 - 38.6 in.
Second Shoulder Room
65.1 - 66.4 in.
Second Hip Room
61.5 - 62.9 in.
Wheelbase
133.0 - 185.5 in.
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
222.1 - 273.5 in.
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77.8 - 79.7 in.
Height, Overall
76.0 - 76.2 in.
Overhang, Front
37.0 in.
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
51.0 - 52.1 in.
Front Bumper to Back of Cab
113.6 - 148.1 in.
Cab to Axle
55.9 - 84.9 in.
Cab to End of Frame
111.4 - 135.9 in.
Frame Width, Rear
34.0 in.
Ground Clearance, Front
8.3 - 10.6 in.
Ground Clearance, Rear
6.7 - 13.6 in.
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
97.6 in.
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
61.9 in.
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
64.8 in.
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
50.0 in.
Cargo Box (Area) Height
19.5 in.
Cargo Volume
70.7 ft³.

Available Colors

Exterior

  • Fire Red
  • Indigo Blue Metallic
  • Onyx Black
  • Pewter Metallic
  • Polo Green Metallic
  • Special Paint
  • Storm Gray Metallic
  • Summit White
  • Toreador Red Metallic

Interior

  • Graphite
  • Neutral
  • Pewter

Available Styles

Reg Cab 137.0" WB, 60.4" CA SL
Reg Cab 161.5" WB, 84.9" CA SL
Ext Cab 161.5" WB, 60.4" CA SL
Ext Cab 185.5" WB, 84.4" CA SL
Reg Cab 137.0" WB, 60.4" CA 4WD SL
Reg Cab 161.5" WB, 84.9" CA 4WD SL
Ext Cab 161.5" WB, 60.4" CA 4WD SL
Ext Cab 185.5" WB, 84.4" CA 4WD SL
Ext Cab 157.5" WB DRW SL
Crew Cab 167" WB DRW SL
Reg Cab 133" WB 4WD DRW SL
Ext Cab 157.5" WB 4WD DRW SL
Crew Cab 167" WB 4WD DRW SL
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