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A month after the debut of the all-new 2011 Chevy Silverado HD, GMC has now announced its version of the work truck, the Sierra Denali HD. Powered by the same 6.6-liter Duamax engine and 6-speed Allison transmission, the truck gets best-in-class power of 397-hp at 3000 rpm and best-in-class torque of 765 ft-lbs at 1600 rpm. This tops the new Ford F-Series, but only slightly, while coming slightly under the new Ford truck in both payload and tow ratings, with a 6,335 lb. and 20,000 lb rating, respectively. The trucks conventional (non-fifth-wheel) towing cappability is up significantly, to the tune of 23 percent, and is now rated at 16,000 lbs.

The engine block itself is a carry-over from the past model but the majority of moving engine parts are new, as is the entire fuel system. NOx emissions are also down 63 percent thanks in part to an exhaust after treatment system that is used because it won't interfere with the engine's ability to create power. The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in the process does require refilling every 5,000 miles. In addition, the new engine is B20 biodiesel capable.

As for the new Allison transmission it has been strengthened to work with the added torque of the new engine and features an optional exhaust brake, Power Take Off and a Driver Shift Control (DSC). It's also designed to work with the new Duramax engine to give improved fuel economy by 11 percent and GMC says to expect a fuel range of 680 miles on the new 36 gallon tank.

In addition to the fuel economy improvements, GMC claims improved acceleration with Duramax/Allison combo, resulting in a 0.3-second improvement to 60 mph and a 0.5-second improvement in the quarter-mile for a rating of less than 9 and less than 16 seconds respectively.

Like it's Chevy counterpart, the Sierra gets a new front suspension with forged steel upper control arms and cast iron lower control arms with the new front independent suspension now delivering a 25 percent improved front axle weight rating. The new 6,000 lb rating now means a snow plow can be used on all 4WD cab models equipped with the snow plow prep package. In addition, rather than a single torsion bar like on the previous model, the 2011 gets five different torsion bar rates for five different gross axle weight ratings, allowing height adjustability in accordance with the weight of a snow plow or other accessory.

As for the rear suspension, the leaf springs are now 20 percent wider, helping to improve the truck's rear gross axle weight rating. Now 2500 models are rated to 6,200 lbs, while 3500 models get a 7,050 rating for single wheel or 9,375 of dualies. The new rear suspension is also designed to reduce wheel hop.

We could probably go on forever discussing the upgrades to the new 2011 Sierra HD, so we'll try and wrap this up with a few more important things you should know. For 2011 the brakes are larger, measuring 14-inches at all four corners while the swept area of the brake pads has been increased with 13 percent more area covered on the front rotors and 17 percent more covered on the rear. Gone are 16-inch wheel fitments, with 17s now the new base wheel, while 20s can be had on the 2500HD. Safety equipment includes StabiliTrak and Trailer Sway Control on all single-rear-wheel models as well as a new Hill Start Assist feature, that holds the truck for 1.5 seconds when leaving a stop on a hill. GMC also says that under heavy load it has reduced noise vibration and harshness (NVH) by as much as 30 percent.

Finally, let's not forget the standard engine, a 6.0-liter Vortec V8 and six-speed 6L90 automatic transmission., It gets 360-hp at 5400 rpm and 380 ft-lbs of torque at 4200 rpm. A total of 90 percent of the engines torque is available from 2000 rpm allowing for a 13 percent increase in fifth-wheel towing for a total tow rating of 14,700 lbs.

More: 2011 GMC Sierra Denali Heavy Duty Announced With Class-Leading Horsepower and Torque (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/03/2011-gmc-sierra-denali-heavy-duty-announced-with-class-leading-horsepower-and-torque.html) on AutoGuide.com

The sweetest truck out there!

OK, can I have one in blue? :cool:

No.....white, gray, or black.

whats the price gonna be:) Very sweet looking truck though!

whats the price gonna be:) Very sweet looking truck though!

Prolly $65K at least!

oh yeah, sweet looking ride. Atleast 65K my guess also.

I just got back from St Louis at the NTEA work truck show. They had one ther and it looked even better in person. lol I was told they are gunna start at 60. I see something like that going for 65-70 yikes!!!!

What is the real difference in the Denali? The grille, side mouldings, wheels, center console, chrome door handles, painted bumpers, and the extra cost option of ventilated seats.

You could probably get the grille for $300-$400, the side mouldings for $250, I don't like the wheels, the aftermarket has better styles, chrome door handles installed $400-$500, the console - I prefer the extra space on the non-Denali consoles, the painted bumpers - you could try to work out a deal with the local body shop, trade your chrome ones for unchromed paintable ones or just have yours painted, the price could be as little as a straight swap to about $400-$800.

The kicker is the ventilated seats - I thought they were a gimmick until I bought my wife a Lexus with ventilated seats. Once you have ventilated seats it's hard to go back to regular seats on long drives. If you've got the bucks, do the Denali, but you could always piece one together for a lot less (minus the ventilated seats).

So my dad tells me he's ordering the Denali HD this summer.....maybe i'll get it in a few years!!!

I just got back from St Louis at the NTEA work truck show. They had one ther and it looked even better in person. lol I was told they are gunna start at 60. I see something like that going for 65-70 yikes!!!!

sorry but I call bs, nobody knows anything about pricing yet...whoever told you that number ('going to start at 60') is pulling prices out of their butt.

I bet it will be less than 60.

sounds sweet

sorry but I call bs, nobody knows anything about pricing yet...whoever told you that number ('going to start at 60') is pulling prices out of their butt.

I bet it will be less than 60.

A loaded LTZ is already pushing $60K at around $58-59K. The Denali could easily go over $60K, although there isn't much on the Denali that the loaded LTZ doesn't have.

sorry but I call bs, nobody knows anything about pricing yet...whoever told you that number ('going to start at 60') is pulling prices out of their butt.

I bet it will be less than 60.
My D-max with not every option, but I do have nav, MSRP was $55,650

Very Nice

I bet the trans lines still leak :(

My D-max with not every option, but I do have nav, MSRP was $55,650

Yeah thats MSRP.......

Im talking about what people will actually PAY out the door. ;)

IMO you will not walk into a dealer, and leave with a 2011 Duramax Denali HD $60,000 poorer.....

or just wait and pickup a used one in the upper 30k range.

I bet the trans lines still leak :(

that was funny and probably true. I myself don't like that grill and would stick with the Regular GMC. Can't see me biting on one of these unless I hit the lottery. IF you ask me I would want a lower power version with better fuel mileage when towing. Ain't I boring? Don't worry though boyz you will get boring some day too!

that was funny and probably true. I myself don't like that grill and would stick with the Regular GMC. Can't see me biting on one of these unless I hit the lottery. IF you ask me I would want a lower power version with better fuel mileage when towing. Ain't I boring? Don't worry though boyz you will get boring some day too!

Damn, you are getting old!! I still want Power..... but i have to say i see where you are coming form and see those days in the near future for me.

You ready to get out camping :)

I bet the trans lines still leak :(

THAT'S AWESOME!!! Too funny... and probably true. One should be able to order the camping mirrors on this truck I'd assume?

why would they still leak? Everything related to the trans (internal parts, cooler lines, cooler, etc.... is all new design.

why would they still leak? Everything related to the trans (internal parts, cooler lines, cooler, etc.... is all new design.


Oh really I did not know this! Can you enlighten us?

Oh really I did not know this! Can you enlighten us?

the new allison going behind the LML's is still a 6-speed but it is vastly redesigned to handle the increased hp and then some. It doesnt really look any different from the outside (the tailshaft housing is oblong to better support the transfer case and fix the tailshaft housing cracking problem), but it is different enough inside that no current suncoast parts will work in it.

ben

Hopefully they addresses the lines then!

400/775 coming from the 6.7L soon....:D

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/03/sources-ford-plans-power-increase-for-power-stroke-v8-diesel.html

400/775 coming from the 6.7L soon....:D

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/03/sources-ford-plans-power-increase-for-power-stroke-v8-diesel.html


LOL you just posting this in every thread?

LOL you just posting this in every thread?

ya...:D

just stirring it up:stirthepo

haha omg when will it end.

rather than trying to play the stupid numbers game and one-up GM, why doesnt ford concentrate on stuff they actually need, like a completely new chassis and body. If you look at a 2011 super duty picture and hold your hand over the front clip you are looking at a super duty thats over 12 years old. At least GM finally came around with a completely new HD body and chassis, and it only took them 9 years to redesign (and 7 years for the body redesign), who knows when ford is going to "fight back" with something ALL new. :)

ben

haha omg when will it end.

Never or as soon as you step away from the keyboard...:D

rather than trying to play the stupid numbers game and one-up GM, why doesnt ford concentrate on stuff they actually need, like a completely new chassis and body. If you look at a 2011 super duty picture and hold your hand over the front clip you are looking at a super duty thats over 12 years old. At least GM finally came around with a completely new HD body and chassis, and it only took them 9 years to redesign (and 7 years for the body redesign), who knows when ford is going to "fight back" with something ALL new. :)

ben

The body design isn't broke so why fix it. I said that about GM a long time ago when they had the original HD, it was awesome then they dropped it.

I guess eventually they will get the motors right but who knows...

I guess eventually they will get the motors right but who knows...

who, GM? Whats wrong with their engines

Im SURE he is talking about Ford.

who, GM? Whats wrong with their engines

Im SURE he is talking about Ford.

No wreed is right, I was talking about the Powerstroke..

No wreed is right, I was talking about the Powerstroke..

whats wrong with the 6.4?? I thought people were having good luck with them other than the ridiculous stock fuel economy

whats wrong with the 6.4?? I thought people were having good luck with them other than the ridiculous stock fuel economy

There are big problem's with them, there are reports of 1000+ hp stock motors on the loose. Not quite right from what I heard.

whats wrong with the 6.4?? I thought people were having good luck with them other than the ridiculous stock fuel economy

Nothing really, I mean they just keep changing it, from the 7.3 to the 6.0 and now the 6.4 then the 6.7... I love my 6.4 and mileage is not bad for what I do with my tuning.

I am interested to see what my 6.7 will be like and what kind of power it will actually have. Going to be fun to have a brand new stock truck, like a clean slate to start all over again...

I am interested in a 6.7 Ford with 3.31 rear end, I wanna see wnat kind of MPG that will get.

-:tWOW ford went from the better looking truck to the ugliest truck

"WOW ford went from the better looking truck to the ugliest truck"

I agree... they are really ugly, well... kinda ugly... after looking at em, they seem to be okay, not as pretty as a D'Max...actually, they are kinda rugged looking, not pretty at all. Probably a "work related image" handicap.:D

Ugliest.... :cool: Oh well.... tops in hp & tq... can't win em all...):h

(my bad)..:eek:

-:tWOW ford went from the better looking truck to the ugliest truck

"WOW ford went from the better looking truck to the ugliest truck"

I agree... they are really ugly, well... kinda ugly... after looking at em, they seem to be okay, not as pretty as a D'Max...actually, they are kinda rugged looking, not pretty at all. Probably a "work related image" handicap.:D

Ugliest.... :cool: Oh well.... tops in hp & tq... can't win em all...):h

(my bad)..:eek:

I feel the exact same about GM now. ;)

:chevy:you need glasses the gmc the best looking truck even the chevy is better looking

:chevy:you need glasses the gmc the best looking truck even the chevy is better looking

Ok, well we all have varying opinions...;)

:beerchug:thats true

can you get the denali in a dually?:D

can you get the denali in a dually?:D

Yes

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/03/sources-gmc-sierra-denali-heavy-duty-dually-planned.html

It would nice to own a new truck, but my 05 is paid for.....No payments.....yeah....

That would be cool to see the wheels and otherstuff for it:eek:

Yes

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/03/sources-gmc-sierra-denali-heavy-duty-dually-planned.html


What about 3500 SRW?:rolleyes:

It looks nice, but $60,000 plus......yikes.......these new trucks are just getting plain out of control and affordability for the average Joe to buy. You need a second mortgage to buy one. I think I will be holding onto my 2007 LMM until it falls apart.

This is not an average joe truck. Denalis never really have been. But I do agree all diesels are too expensive, side effect of hp wars , epa regs and all the tech they keep rolling in. No free lunch with these.

60k for a truck? Not bad in my never so humble opinion, the technology you get, the side effects of these wars is the consumer wins. The trucks are more economical, more powerful, creature comforts in a vehicle that can pull heavy equipment is outstanding. My 1955 Dodge Truck was cool, my 69 GMC w/ a 396 could waste corvettes, pull a pretty hefty trailer...but the new trucks of all 3 heavy duty truckmakers.. no comparison. Heck, gas/diesel prices have increased, taxes are going up, the dollar is shrinking... trucks are getting better...!!! ):h

There is a guy in Houston who has a white Denali LMM, he constantly posts it on Ebay and craigslist, I looked at it before I bought mine, but it was too dressy. I think they are super nice trucks.

There is a guy in Houston who has a white Denali LMM, he constantly posts it on Ebay and craigslist, I looked at it before I bought mine, but it was too dressy. I think they are super nice trucks.

no such truck exists:confused::confused:

I'd rather have the new 3500 shortie than the denali;)

-Rob

Ya his did, he owned a dealership and got them to outfit it with Denali badges, grill interior ect. I test drove it. It was literally one of a kind

I just went to the NYC car show.There was an all out 2011 black Denali with the Dmax.Unfortunately,they had it roped off,couldn't get that close to it but it sure looked sweet.I did get to look some underneath and saw the massive all new front suspension and boxed in frame.

No wreed is right, I was talking about the Powerstroke..

yea and like they say about ford ( you can polish a turd but its still POS):D

way over priced.....too pay for that truck, its just a re badged 2500 hd.......Hell i can buy a 2500 hd and re badge it. Amazing how people will pay more money for a name

Does anybody know if the ventilated seats are exclusive to the Denali? What about the stereo--do they run a better amp/speaker combo than the slt trucks have?

Does anybody know if the ventilated seats are exclusive to the Denali??

Not sure on that, but even if they are, all you would have to do is find a used seat and they would most likely bolt in/plug and play.

Keep in mind though that the 2011HD trucks have seat mounted side impact airbags and head curtain airbags (optional on base model trucks, standard on LTZ I think), so you would have to figure for that if you decide to swap seats.

What about the stereo--do they run a better amp/speaker combo than the slt trucks have?

YES! The Denali HD trucks will have a much better "luxury" Bose stereo. The luxury bose amplifier has a lot more power, 5.1 surround sound, and most importantly, a center speaker mounted in the dashboard...so when you watch a movie, it will be true/discrete 5.1, with the voices coming only from the center speaker, etc.

Ben

GMT-900 bose luxury stereo center speaker.

Thanks Ben,

I wondered if that was a center channel when I saw a picture of the dash.

Now if they would only offer the Denali in a deep pearl blue...

The denali will be over 60k, how could it not? my current LMM stickered for 57,800 has every option minus rear entertainment. Add side steps 700, hood deflector 100, Linex xtra liner 700, mudflaps 100, wheelhouse liners 100, and rainguards for 80 bucks.... and its 60k....

So why complain about a truck for 60k? We are paying that now...

What do I hate about the 60k version? It looks like the same truck that sells for 10k less. Denali will be more money and look different.



So will the Denali sell? you bet. I buy one? You bet, black on black order me one now.

Some places say theyre going to make a dually and other places say they arent, can anyone confirm yay or nay?

Some places say theyre going to make a dually and other places say they arent, can anyone confirm yay or nay?

The Denali HD will only be available as a Crew cab Short bed 2500 configuration, initially at least.

ugghhh, so is there a tuner out there yet to give this sluggish pig more power?

That truck is going to be BIG money! I will wait and buy a used one. My 98 Chevy with the 4.3 is still running strong after 165K, but hopefully I will be in the market in a couple of years.

ugghhh, so is there a tuner out there yet to give this sluggish pig more power?

WTF? You make it sound as if your stock 6.0 or your old furd could smoke this "pig" :rolleyes:

Just saw one of these, early production build, and it is sweet!

I always wonder how guys can afford these trucks these days. Any truck you buy with diesel, or gas engine with leather seats is well over $40,000. A cloth seat Hemi Dodge Power Wagon is $45,000. Even with $5 to 10K down and a trade your looking at a $600 to 700 payment. Its just discouraging.

I would buy a new truck every year if my payments were in the $500 range. I make good money and I can only dream these days.

Sorry for the vent.

I always wonder how guys can afford these trucks these days. Any truck you buy with diesel, or gas engine with leather seats is well over $40,000. A cloth seat Hemi Dodge Power Wagon is $45,000. Even with $5 to 10K down and a trade your looking at a $600 to 700 payment. Its just discouraging.

I would buy a new truck every year if my payments were in the $500 range. I make good money and I can only dream these days.

Sorry for the vent.
I wish I could of bought mine for 60K. You guy in the States have it cheap compared to us in Canada. My truck stickered for $76,000+ 13% tax = $85,880 OTD with O% financing. The exchange rate is currently even. So that's like 85K US$ for a loaded 2007.5 pick-up. Add a few more K's for the 2011 model.

I wish I could of bought mine for 60K. You guy in the States have it cheap compared to us in Canada. My truck stickered for $76,000+ 13% tax = $85,880 OTD with O% financing. The exchange rate is currently even. So that's like 85K US$ for a loaded 2007.5 pick-up. Add a few more K's for the 2011 model.
Don't worry, under the current regime, we will soon have cap and trade, and VAT, so add that to the devalued US dollar, and we will soon be paying the same for our trucks as you guys.:mad:

The auto companies are going to have to offer 0% for 84 months. I just laugh at 6.9% for 72 months. That's not a deal on a $60K truck.

I wish I could of bought mine for 60K. You guy in the States have it cheap compared to us in Canada. My truck stickered for $76,000+ 13% tax = $85,880 OTD with O% financing. The exchange rate is currently even. So that's like 85K US$ for a loaded 2007.5 pick-up. Add a few more K's for the 2011 model.

and...for the 100,000th time....the 2011's are going to be the SAME PRICE as the 2010's... ;)

ben

and...for the 100,000th time....the 2011's are going to be the SAME PRICE as the 2010's... ;)

ben
Is the 2011 the same price as the 2007.5 was?

Is the 2011 the same price as the 2007.5 was?

Does that really matter??????????

well i turned down a 2010 new GMC they wanted 65k that is with tax... so i bought my 08 Chevy for 36/42 with tax.... there is just no way i was going to pay the same for a truck as my house....1,175.00 a month. so all i can do is dream and enjoy what i have......