2011 Chevrolet Sierra 2500HD: Complete first look

There are dozens of GM models to come in my annual extravaganza, but as an ex Chevy 3/4-ton owner, the 2500 is near and dear to my heart. Chevrolet has only just released photos of the 2011 Sierra 2500HD yet, but thanks to Davestuff, you'll know more about what's under the hood than GM--or your local dealer.

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2011 at a glance:

Sierra 2500HD

Deletions
	(LY6) Vortec 6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI engine
	(LMM) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8, B5-Diesel compatible engine
	(QB5) 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) 8-lug painted steel wheels
	(PY2) 4 - 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) 8-lug chrome-styled steel wheels
	(PY0) 4 - 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) 8-lug polished forged aluminum wheels
	(N89) 4 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) 8-lug bright machined aluminum wheels
	(QIZ) LT 245/75R16E all-season, blackwall tires
	(QIW) LT245/75R16E on-/off-road, blackwall tires
	(ZIZ) LT245/75R16 all-season, blackwall spare tire
	(ZER) LT265/75R16E on-/off-road, blackwall spare tire
	(C6W) 9200 lbs. (4173 kg) GVWR
	(Exterior color (58U) Carbon Black Metallic
	(VBJ) LPO, Underseat storage, composite storage bin under the rear seat
New Features
	(LML) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8, B20-Diesel compatible engine
	(LGH) Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8, B20-Diesel compatible engine (requires [ZW9] pickup box delete)
	Exterior color (GGU) Gray Green Metallic
	(ASF) Head curtain side-impact air bags, front outboard seating positions with rollover sensor
	(AJ7) Seat-mounted side-impact air bags, driver and right-front passenger for thorax and pelvic protection
	(K40) Exhaust Brake
	(PYN) 17" (43.2 cm) steel wheels
	(PYP) 17" (43.2 cm) chrome-clad steel wheels
	(PYQ) 17" (43.2 cm) machine aluminum wheels
	(PYT) 18" (45.7 cm) painted steel wheels
	(PYR) 18" (45.7 cm) forged polished aluminum wheels
	(PYS) 20" (50.8 cm) forged polished aluminum wheels
	(QHQ) LT245/75R17 all-season, blackwall tires
	(QGM) LT265/70R18E all-terrain tires
	(QWF) LT265/70R18E all-season tires
	(QFC) LT265/60R20E all-terrain tires
	(ZHQ) LT245/75R17E all-season spare tire
	(ZXT) LT265/70R17E all-terrain, blackwall spare tire
	(ZWF) LT265/70R18E all-season spare tire
	(NZ4) 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) full-size, steel spare wheel
	(N79) 18" x 8" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) full-size, steel spare wheel
	(G4A) 9300 lbs. (4218 kg) GVWR
	(GEH) 9500 lbs. (4309 kg) GVWR
	(C4M) 9900 lbs. (4490 kg) GVWr
	(C7A) 10,000 lbs. (4536 kg) GVWR
Changes
	Revised hood appearance and hood louver with new grille, all new chassis and hydraulic body mounts
	(JL4) StabiliTrak, stability control system is now standard on all models and includes electronic trailer sway control, intelligent brake assist and hill start assist
	(VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package now available on all 4WD engine and cab combinations
	Short and long box fuel tanks increased to 36 gallons

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