What are the GMC Diesel Trucks?

When you’re looking to power your weekend adventures and carry heavy loads at East Wenatchee-area worksites, you can get the best of both worlds with GMC diesel trucks. With a Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine, models like the GMC Canyon Diesel and GMC Sierra 1500 Diesel give you more than enough horsepower, torque, and towing capacity to take on the tough jobs. Learn more about the GMC diesel trucks with Sangster Motors and see how you can boost your everyday performance.

GMC Diesel Trucks

Levanworth drivers know they can turn to the GMC lineup for versatile trucks and SUVs that highlight premium appointments, the latest technology, and a powerful gas or diesel engine. Equipping a diesel engine allows you to reach maximum towing power and see more efficient mpg ratings, but which GMC models have a diesel engine?

• GMC Sierra HD Diesel
• GMC Sierra 1500 Diesel
• GMC Canyon Diesel
• GMC Yukon Diesel

6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 Engine

Available in the GMC Sierra HD, the 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine upholds the heavy-duty truck’s legacy of incredible performance. Generating an impressive 445 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque paired with a 10-speed Allison automatic transmission, the GMC Sierra HD is designed for towing. With this engine, the Sierra HD can tow up to 36,000 pounds and reach a payload capacity of 7,442 pounds.

The intelligent engineering behind the diesel V8 engine enhances your performance around Wenatchee, WA by optimizing the cooling capacity with a larger radiator and fan. It also features an integrated engine after-run cooling function to extend the idle period after heavy use for a proper cool-down of vital engine components.

3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel Engine

The GMC Sierra 1500 and GMC Yukon are both equipped with a 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The GMC Sierra 1500 diesel engine offers impressive performance that outputs a best-in-class 305 diesel horsepower and best-in-class available 495 lb-ft of torque. Together, the specifications allow the pickup truck to reach up to 13,000 pounds of towing capacity and 1,840 pounds of payload weight. The GMC Yukon offers similarly impressive performance for a full-size SUV, offering 277 horsepower, 460 lb-ft of torque, and a towing capacity of 8,100 pounds.

The second generation 3.0L diesel engine enhances your performance with new steel pistons and a revised combustion bowl, returned turbo compressor, new fuel injectors, and improved temperature control. The improved inline 6-cylinder architecture means you can take on Wenatchee jobs with a quieter cabin experience.

GMC Canyon Diesel

Older model years of the GMC Canyon are equipped with a 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine that generates 181 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque for up to 7,700 pounds of towing capacity. However, the 2023 GMC Canyon does not offer a diesel option.

Shop GMC Diesel Trucks with Sangster Motors!

If you’re ready to expand your capabilities on Wenatchee roads, browse our inventory of GMC diesel trucks at Sangster Motors. When you’ve found a model that meets your performance and convenience needs, be sure to browse our GM accessories for a variety of personalization options.