2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT

The 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT with the 6.0L Vortec gas engine occupies a very strategic position in the used heavy-duty truck market. While a massive percentage of 2500HD trucks were optioned with the expensive and complex Duramax diesel engine the 6.0L gas V8 is highly sought after by buyers who want heavy-duty capability without the strict maintenance overhead fuel costs and emission-system headaches that come with a 10-year-old diesel.<br>1. The Bulletproof 6.0L Vortec V8<br>The iron-block 6.0L Vortec V8 (L96) engine is legendary for its simple un-killable design. It produces 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque sent through a heavy-duty Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission.<br>No Diesel Def Headaches: It requires zero Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) has no complex diesel particulate filters (DPF) to clog up and bypasses expensive turbocharger or injector repairs.<br>Fast Warm-Ups & Short Trips: Unlike a diesel engine which can suffer mechanical issues if it doesn't run long enough to get up to high temperatures the gas 6.0L handles short commutes errands and cold-weather starting effortlessly.<br>Cheaper Maintenance: Routine oil changes and repairs cost a fraction of what they do on a diesel engine making this truck vastly cheaper to keep on the road long-term.<br>2. High-Capacity Towing and Superior Payload<br>Because a gas engine weighs significantly less than a heavy iron-block diesel engine dropping the 6.0L Vortec into the front of the Sierra 2500HD actually increases the truck's legal hauling weight capacity.<br>Exceptional Payload Capacity: Features a maximum payload capacity of up to 31443342 lbs (depending on cab layout). This means you can drop much more weight directly into the bedsuch as gravel tools or heavy pin-weight trailersthan a diesel version of the exact same truck.<br>Stout Trailering: Max conventional towing capacity is rated up to 1300014500 lbs making it perfectly suited for hauling mid-sized dump trailers horse trailers or camper vans.<br>3. The Refined SLT Premium Interior<br>The