How much does the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 cost?

The 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 has a starting MSRP of $28,985, ranging up to $41,500 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Work Truck from $28,985; Base from $30,300; SLE from $31,655; SLT from $36,055.

How much can the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 tow?

The 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 12,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 come in?

The 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 is available in 4 trims (30 total configurations) across Truck (Regular Cab) and Truck (Extended Cab) and Truck (Crew Cab) body styles with four wheel drive, rear wheel drive.

2005 GMC Sierra 3500

4 trims · 30 configurations · Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Extended Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)

Starting MSRP

$28,985 – $41,500

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Work Truck

Total price (Work Truck MSRP)

$28,985

Typical monthly

$574/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 trims

Work Truck
8 configurations
MSRP
$28,985 – $34,780
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
360 lb-ft
Engine
6L V8 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
12,000 lbs
Base
8 configurations
MSRP
$30,300 – $36,190
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
360 lb-ft
Engine
6L V8 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
12,000 lbs
SLE
8 configurations
MSRP
$31,655 – $37,625
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
360 lb-ft
Engine
6L V8 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
12,000 lbs
SLT
6 configurations
MSRP
$36,055 – $41,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
360 lb-ft
Engine
6L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
12,000 lbs

Compare 2005 GMC Sierra 3500 trim specifications
Spec	Work Truck8 configurations	Base8 configurations	SLE8 configurations	SLT6 configurations
MSRP	$28,985 – $34,780	$30,300 – $36,190	$31,655 – $37,625	$36,055 – $41,500
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	—	—	—	—
Horsepower	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp
Torque	360 lb-ft	360 lb-ft	360 lb-ft	360 lb-ft
Engine	6L V8 gas	6L V8 gas	6L V8 gas	6L V8 gas
Seating	3	3	3	5
Drivetrain	4WD	4WD	4WD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—
Max towing	12,000 lbs	12,000 lbs	12,000 lbs	12,000 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Work Truckgas
Basegas
SLEgas
SLTgas
Fuel type: Work Truckregular unleaded
Baseregular unleaded
SLEregular unleaded
SLTregular unleaded
Cylinders: Work TruckV8
BaseV8
SLEV8
SLTV8
Displacement: Work Truck6 L
Base6 L
SLE6 L
SLT6 L
Horsepower: Work Truck300 hp
Base300 hp
SLE300 hp
SLT300 hp
Torque: Work Truck360 lb-ft
Base360 lb-ft
SLE360 lb-ft
SLT360 lb-ft
Transmission: Work Truck5-speed manual
Base5-speed manual
SLE5-speed manual
SLT4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Work Truckfour wheel drive
Basefour wheel drive
SLEfour wheel drive
SLTrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: Work TruckTruck (Regular Cab)
BaseTruck (Regular Cab)
SLETruck (Regular Cab)
SLTTruck (Extended Cab)
Doors: Work Truck2
Base2
SLE2
SLT4
Seating: Work Truck3
Base3
SLE3
SLT5
Length: Work Truck222.1 in
Base222.1 in
SLE222.1 in
SLT246.6 in
Width: Work Truck96.1 in
Base96.1 in
SLE96.1 in
SLT96.1 in
Height: Work Truck76.7 in
Base76.7 in
SLE76.7 in
SLT76.3 in
Wheelbase: Work Truck133 in
Base133 in
SLE133 in
SLT157.5 in
Ground clearance: Work Truck10.6 in
Base10.6 in
SLE10.6 in
SLT9.1 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: Work Truck12,000 lbs
Base12,000 lbs
SLE12,000 lbs
SLT12,000 lbs
Max payload: Work Truck5,497 lbs
Base5,497 lbs
SLE5,497 lbs
SLT5,356 lbs
Curb weight: Work Truck5,903 lbs
Base5,903 lbs
SLE5,903 lbs
SLT6,044 lbs
Fuel tank: Work Truck34 gal
Base34 gal
SLE34 gal
SLT34 gal

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Work Truck	Base	SLE	SLT
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V8	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	6 L	6 L	6 L	6 L
Horsepower	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp	300 hp
Torque	360 lb-ft	360 lb-ft	360 lb-ft	360 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	four wheel drive	four wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)
Doors	2	2	2	4
Seating	3	3	3	5
Length	222.1 in	222.1 in	222.1 in	246.6 in
Width	96.1 in	96.1 in	96.1 in	96.1 in
Height	76.7 in	76.7 in	76.7 in	76.3 in
Wheelbase	133 in	133 in	133 in	157.5 in
Ground clearance	10.6 in	10.6 in	10.6 in	9.1 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	12,000 lbs	12,000 lbs	12,000 lbs	12,000 lbs
Max payload	5,497 lbs	5,497 lbs	5,497 lbs	5,356 lbs
Curb weight	5,903 lbs	5,903 lbs	5,903 lbs	6,044 lbs
Fuel tank	34 gal	34 gal	34 gal	34 gal