# 2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD - Thoughts on the new model?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-3500hd-thoughts-on-the-new-model/137250>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** gmc\
**Created:** [March 26, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-3500hd-thoughts-on-the-new-model/137250 "2019-03-26T00:39:26Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![JohnPScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9d8465/32.png) [@JohnPScott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnPScott)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-3500hd-thoughts-on-the-new-model/137250/1 "2019-03-26T00:39:26Z")

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Need a new PU. Your thoughts on the Durmax L5P and the new 10-speed Allison.

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**Author:** ![Propane\_Car](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/propane_car/32/6561_2.png) [@Propane\_Car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Propane_Car)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-3500hd-thoughts-on-the-new-model/137250/2 "2019-03-26T22:34:25Z")

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Is this the truck that is rated to pull 36,000#?

They sound too pricey for my wallet.

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**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-3500hd-thoughts-on-the-new-model/137250/3 "2019-03-26T23:18:12Z")

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The previous year models have been fine in our fleet. A new 10 speed trans would be my big worry. Driving a newer, forget what year in town driving was 4 maybe 5 gear shifts form 0-30mph

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**Author:** ![Scrapyard-John](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2019, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-3500hd-thoughts-on-the-new-model/137250/4 "2019-03-26T23:36:23Z")

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For a general duty daily driver pickup, I’d recommend a gas engine. If you’re towing heavy or often, or just want the diesel torque because you want it and can afford it (wouldn’t blame you), a diesel is a great option. They’re expensive to buy upfront, and expensive when they break. But they are nice. How do you plan to use the truck?