A pickup is only as powerful as its powertrains. Chico customers have several options, as the new GMC Sierra 1500 showcases turbodiesel inline-6, turbocharged inline-4, V6, and V8 engine options. At its peak, the GMC Sierra 1500 can produce 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque while towing 11,800 pounds and hauling a payload of 2,280 pounds. Turbodiesel trucks earn an impressive 23/30 (city/highway) miles per gallon. Engines and corresponding performance ratings include:
- 4.3-liter V6: 285 horsepower, 305 pound-feet of torque
- 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-4: 310 horsepower, 348 pound-feet of torque
- 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-6: 277 horsepower, 460 pound-feet of torque
- 5.3-liter V8: 355 horsepower, 383 pound-feet of torque
- 6.2-liter V8: 420 horsepower, 460 pound-feet of torque
Yuba City customers can pick out a Crew Cab, Double Cab, or Regular Cab model, and get one of three truck bed sizes: a short bed (69.9 inches), standard bed (79.4 inches), or a long bed (98.4 inches). The new Multi-Pro tailgate has six functions and provides Palermo drivers with easier loading and unloading.