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Quick notes on GMC Sierra 1500 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6/8, 10, 6 AT, 8 AT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5525 rpm
    • Average torque: 507 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2149 kg / 4739 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 3094 kg / 6822 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 through generations

  • 5.3 V8 —6/8 (519 Nm)
  • 6.2 V8 —10 (623 Nm)
  • 4.3 V6 —6 AT (413 Nm)
  • 2.7 —8 AT (473 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 5.3 V8 6/8—5600 rpm.
  • 6.2 V8 10—5600 rpm.
  • 4.3 V6 6 AT—5300 rpm.
  • 2.7 8 AT—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    5.3 V8 Automatic 6/8 All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    6.2 V8 Automatic 10 All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    4.3 V6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5300 rpm. 84%
    2.7 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 5.3 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6/8
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 6.2 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 10
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 4.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.7
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on GMC Sierra 1500 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT, 10, 6 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5525 rpm
      • Average torque: 507 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2271 kg / 5008 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3306 kg / 7290 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 through generations

  • 5.3 V8 —8 AT (519 Nm)
  • 6.2 V8 —10 (623 Nm)
  • 4.3 V6 —6 AT (413 Nm)
  • 2.7 —8 AT (473 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 5.3 V8 8 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 6.2 V8 10—5600 rpm.
  • 4.3 V6 6 AT—5300 rpm.
  • 2.7 8 AT—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    5.3 V8 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    6.2 V8 Automatic 10 All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    4.3 V6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5300 rpm. 84%
    2.7 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 5.3 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 6.2 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 10
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 4.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.7
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on GMC Sierra 1500 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6/8, 10
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5600 rpm
      • Average torque: 571 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2149 kg / 4739 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3094 kg / 6822 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 through generations

  • 5.3 V8 —6/8 (519 Nm)
  • 6.2 V8 —10 (623 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 5.3 V8 6/8—5600 rpm.
  • 6.2 V8 10—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    5.3 V8 Automatic 6/8 All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    6.2 V8 Automatic 10 All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 5.3 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6/8
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 6.2 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 10
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on GMC Sierra 1500 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT, 10, 6 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5525 rpm
      • Average torque: 507 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2274 kg / 5014 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3309 kg / 7296 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 through generations

  • 5.3 V8 —8 AT (519 Nm)
  • 6.2 V8 —10 (623 Nm)
  • 2.7 —8 AT (473 Nm)
  • 4.3 V6 —6 AT (413 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 5.3 V8 8 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 6.2 V8 10—5600 rpm.
  • 2.7 8 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 4.3 V6 6 AT—5300 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    5.3 V8 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    6.2 V8 Automatic 10 All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    2.7 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    4.3 V6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5300 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 5.3 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 6.2 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 10
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.7
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 4.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on GMC Sierra 1500 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6/8 Hydra-Matic
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5450 rpm
      • Average torque: 466 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2130 kg / 4697 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3075 kg / 6780 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 through generations

  • 4.3 V6 —6 AT (413 Nm)
  • 5.3 V6 —6/8 Hydra-Matic (519 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.3 V6 6 AT—5300 rpm.
  • 5.3 V6 6/8 Hydra-Matic—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.3 V6 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    5.3 V6 Automatic 6/8 Hydra-Matic Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 4.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 5.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6/8 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on GMC Sierra 1500 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6/8 Hydra-Matic
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5450 rpm
      • Average torque: 466 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2337 kg / 5153 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3372 kg / 7435 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 through generations

  • 4.3 V6 —6 AT (413 Nm)
  • 5.3 V6 —6/8 Hydra-Matic (519 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.3 V6 6 AT—5300 rpm.
  • 5.3 V6 6/8 Hydra-Matic—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.3 V6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5300 rpm. 84%
    5.3 V6 Automatic 6/8 Hydra-Matic All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 4.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 5.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6/8 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on GMC Sierra 1500 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 8 Hydra-Matic, 6/8 Hydra-Matic
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 518 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2285 kg / 5038 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3320 kg / 7321 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 through generations

  • 4.3 V6 —6 AT (413 Nm)
  • 6.2 V8 —8 Hydra-Matic (623 Nm)
  • 5.3 V8 —6/8 Hydra-Matic (519 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.3 V6 6 AT—5300 rpm.
  • 6.2 V8 8 Hydra-Matic—5600 rpm.
  • 5.3 V8 6/8 Hydra-Matic—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.3 V6 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    6.2 V8 Automatic 8 Hydra-Matic Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 69%
    5.3 V8 Automatic 6/8 Hydra-Matic All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 4.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 6.2 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 5.3 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6/8 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on GMC Sierra 1500 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6/8 Hydra-Matic, 8 Hydra-Matic
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 518 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2364 kg / 5213 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3444 kg / 7594 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 through generations

  • 4.3 V6 —6 AT (413 Nm)
  • 5.3 V8 —6/8 Hydra-Matic (519 Nm)
  • 6.2 V8 —8 Hydra-Matic (623 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.3 V6 6 AT—5300 rpm.
  • 5.3 V8 6/8 Hydra-Matic—5600 rpm.
  • 6.2 V8 8 Hydra-Matic—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.3 V6 Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    5.3 V8 Automatic 6/8 Hydra-Matic All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    6.2 V8 Automatic 8 Hydra-Matic All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 4.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 5.3 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6/8 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 6.2 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on GMC Sierra 1500 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6/8 Hydra-Matic, 8 Hydra-Matic
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5600 rpm
      • Average torque: 571 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2404 kg / 5301 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3484 kg / 7682 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 through generations

  • 5.3 V8 —6/8 Hydra-Matic (519 Nm)
  • 6.2 V8 —8 Hydra-Matic (623 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 5.3 V8 6/8 Hydra-Matic—5600 rpm.
  • 6.2 V8 8 Hydra-Matic—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    5.3 V8 Automatic 6/8 Hydra-Matic All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    6.2 V8 Automatic 8 Hydra-Matic All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 5.3 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6/8 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 6.2 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Hydra-Matic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on GMC Sierra 1500 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4400 rpm
      • Average torque: 485 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2086 kg / 4600 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3031 kg / 6683 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in GMC Sierra 1500 through generations

  • 4.3i V6 C1500 Regular Cab SWB 2WD —5 MT (353 Nm)
  • 8.1i V8 C2500 Regular Cab LWB —6 MT (617 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.3i V6 C1500 Regular Cab SWB 2WD 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 8.1i V8 C2500 Regular Cab LWB 6 MT—4200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.3i V6 C1500 Regular Cab SWB 2WD Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    8.1i V8 C2500 Regular Cab LWB Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 4.3i V6 C1500 Regular Cab SWB 2WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 8.1i V8 C2500 Regular Cab LWB
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%