GMC Sierra 1500 vs GMC Sierra 3500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 GMC Sierra 3500
Overview
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pro | Work Truck |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,300 | $23,185 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal | 34 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 300 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 360 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 9,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,230 lbs | 4,658 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,440 lbs (best) | 4,942 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 10.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 126 in | 133 in (best) |
| Length | 211 in | 224.5 in (best) |
| Width | 81.2 in (best) | 79.7 in |
| Height | 75.7 in | 76.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | GMC Sierra 1500 | GMC Sierra 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro $38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,185 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Pro $38,500 MSRP | Work Truck $26,475 MSRP |
| 3 | Pro $41,600 MSRP | Work Truck $27,135 MSRP |
| 4 | Pro $44,000 MSRP | Work Truck $28,715 MSRP |
| 5 | Pro $42,900 MSRP | Work Truck $29,130 MSRP |
| 6 | Pro $43,100 MSRP | Work Truck $26,465 MSRP |
| 7 | Pro $44,900 MSRP | Work Truck $26,710 MSRP |
| 8 | Pro $47,300 MSRP | Work Truck $29,255 MSRP |
| 9 | Pro $47,600 MSRP | Work Truck $30,155 MSRP |
| 10 | SLE $48,700 MSRP | Work Truck $31,495 MSRP |
| 11 | SLE $51,100 MSRP | Work Truck $32,145 MSRP |
| 12 | SLE $52,000 MSRP | SL1 $24,420 MSRP |
| 13 | SLE $54,400 MSRP | SL1 $27,905 MSRP |
| 14 | SLE $54,700 MSRP | SL1 $28,625 MSRP |
| 15 | Elevation $50,500 MSRP | SL1 $30,130 MSRP |
| 16 | Elevation $53,100 MSRP | SL1 $30,620 MSRP |
| 17 | Elevation $52,300 MSRP | SL1 $27,855 MSRP |
| 18 | Elevation $53,800 MSRP | SL1 $28,050 MSRP |
| 19 | Elevation $54,900 MSRP | SL1 $30,690 MSRP |
| 20 | Elevation $56,400 MSRP | SL1 $31,640 MSRP |
| 21 | Elevation $56,700 MSRP | SL1 $32,925 MSRP |
| 22 | SLT $54,900 MSRP | SL1 $33,640 MSRP |
| 23 | SLT $58,000 MSRP | SLE1 $25,885 MSRP |
| 24 | SLT $58,700 MSRP | SLE1 $29,525 MSRP |
| 25 | Denali $65,900 MSRP | SLE1 $30,050 MSRP |
| 26 | Denali $69,200 MSRP | SLE1 $31,640 MSRP |
| 27 | Denali $69,700 MSRP | SLE1 $31,980 MSRP |
| 28 | AT4 $66,800 MSRP | SLE1 $29,135 MSRP |
| 29 | AT4 $67,300 MSRP | SLE1 $29,385 MSRP |
| 30 | AT4X $79,400 MSRP | SLE1 $32,210 MSRP |
| 31 | Denali Ultimate $84,200 MSRP | SLE1 $33,100 MSRP |
| 32 | — | SLE1 $34,325 MSRP |
| 33 | — | SLE1 $34,995 MSRP |
| 34 | — | SLE2 $31,255 MSRP |
| 35 | — | SLE2 $31,560 MSRP |
| 36 | — | SLE2 $33,530 MSRP |
| 37 | — | SLE2 $33,650 MSRP |
| 38 | — | SLE2 $33,945 MSRP |
| 39 | — | SLE2 $34,800 MSRP |
| 40 | — | SLE2 $36,215 MSRP |
| 41 | — | SLE2 $36,860 MSRP |
| 42 | — | SLT $32,735 MSRP |
| 43 | — | SLT $33,075 MSRP |
| 44 | — | SLT $35,010 MSRP |
| 45 | — | SLT $35,170 MSRP |
| 46 | — | SLT $35,425 MSRP |
| 47 | — | SLT $36,280 MSRP |
| 48 | — | SLT $37,695 MSRP |
| 49 | — | SLT $38,340 MSRP |