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GMC 12PU

Built: 1972-1972 · Series: Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1)

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The GMC 12PU is a machine built by GMC. Production: 1972. The engine has 8 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,700 cm³. The machine is 2,000 mm wide. The unladen weight is 1,896 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,210 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 2,279 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the GMC range ranges from 1,220 to 13,750 kg; the 12PU sits at the bottom of that range with 1,896 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the SIERRA 1500 GLX below it with 1,893 kg and the C1500 SIERRA GRANDE above it with 1,900 kg. 936 GMC models across 6 series are on record. The model is listed under Vans. 9 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders8correct
Displacement5,700 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,000 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,210 mmcorrect
Unladen weight1,896 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight2,279 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the GMC 12PU weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,896 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the GMC 12PU?

2,279 kg.

What engine does the GMC 12PU have?

8 cylinders, 5,700 cm³ displacement.

When was the GMC 12PU built?

Production years: 1972.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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