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2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Base Reg Cab 133.0 WB Work Truck

2003 GMC Sierra 1500
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 8' Wideside
15 mpg city / 21 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
Reg Cab 8' Wideside
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
3
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
21
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
4.3L/262
Fuel System:
MFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
200 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
260 @ 2800
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Front Tire Size:
P235/75R16
Rear Tire Size:
P235/75R16
Spare Tire Size:
P235/75R16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.8 x 0.78
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
34
Wheelbase (in):
133.0
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
E63
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
3150
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
3686
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
2409
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
1700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
6400
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
8500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
3900
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
390
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
8300
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
1245
Engine Order Code:
LU3
Trans Order Code:
MG5
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.02
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.32
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.40
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.55
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
105
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
11.72
Frame Type:
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front:
Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear:
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):
3150
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):
3686
Axle Type - Front:
Independent
Axle Type - Rear:
Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
3150
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
3750
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
3.42
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
35
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
35
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.42
Front Tire Order Code:
QNF
Rear Tire Order Code:
QNF
Spare Tire Order Code:
QNF
Front Tire Capacity (lbs):
1903
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):
1903
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):
1903
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:
14.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
42.4
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.0 x 1.10
Fuel Tank Location:
LH
Front Head Room (in):
41.0
Front Leg Room (in):
41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in):
61.4
Front Hip Room (in):
63.9
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):
222.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
78.5
Height, Overall (in):
71.0
Overhang, Front (in):
36.9
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):
52.2
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):
114.0
Cab to Axle (in):
55.9
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):
31.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
10.6
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
12.1
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):
97.6
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):
64.8
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):
64.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
50.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
19.5
Tailgate Width (in):
64.8
Cargo Volume (ft³):
70.7


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