When you need a truck that can handle a lot of work and your daily life, the Truck Center at Valley GMC is the place to go. It is located in Auburn, Washington. It is where you can find trucks that are powerful and precise. The people who work there are experts. They can help you find the right truck for your needs.
At Valley GMC trucks are what we do best. We have been selling trucks for a time and we know the community in Auburn very well. We can help you find the truck whether you need a small pickup truck or a big heavy-duty truck that can tow and haul a lot of things.
You can look at a lot of GMC trucks at the Truck Center like the Sierra 1500, Canyon and Sierra HD. These trucks are all made to be strong for a long time and have the latest technology. They can handle any job you need to do whether you are working in Auburn or in towns like Kent and Puyallup.
What makes the Truck Center special is the people who work there. We know a lot about trucks. We can help you figure out what you need. We can tell you about towing, how much weight the truck can carry and what kind of engine you need. We can even help you customize your truck to fit your needs. We have a lot of tools to make buying a truck easy like online financing, a payment calculator and a way to trade in your old truck quickly.
How do I pick the GMC truck best suited for my tow/haul needs?
Choose your truck based on the loads you expect to tow or carry, not the size or power of the engine. The Canyon is a midsize truck, while the Sierra 1500 has more power and towing capacity suitable for full-size truck use. Sierra HD trucks are meant to tow and haul much heavier loads. GMC lists the max towing capacity for a Canyon as 7,700 pounds, 13,300 pounds for a Sierra 1500, and up to 36,000 pounds for Sierra HDs as long as they’re properly equipped. Valley GMC can help you compare the actual ratings of the truck and equipment you’re interested in.
Should I go for the Sierra 1500 or step into the Sierra HD?
The question of “should I buy a Sierra 1500 or Sierra HD” often comes down to how often you tow to the limits of your truck. The Sierra 1500 can tow at a high capacity and haul quite a lot of material, while still being a full-size pickup truck that you can use to get around. The Sierra HD becomes more capable of use with larger trailers, equipment, and commercial work. The Sierra 1500 offers as much as 13,300 pounds of available towing, while a fully equipped Sierra HD provides as much as 36,000 pounds. Check your loaded trailer weight, payload needs, and towing frequency before deciding at our Auburn Truck Center.
Can Valley GMC locate a truck that can be used at my business or construction site?
Yes. We partner with businesses that require something more versatile than a pickup alone. Our commercial models provide a broad choice of trucks, cargo vans, cutaways, and chassis cab upfitter vehicles to customize with service bodies, flatbeds, dump beds, and other applications. Understanding what you’re carrying and what types of customization you need will lead you to the best starting point. Let us at Valley GMC in Auburn help you identify a GMC upfit-ready platform model and information on available configurations.
What should I consider when choosing a work truck besides towing capacity?
Payload is equally as critical as towing capacity. In addition to towing a trailer, your truck has to be able to support the weight of passengers, tools, materials, accessories, and other equipment in addition to the trailer itself. Bed length, cab configuration, drivetrain, axle ratio, engine, and the optional trailering equipment can also make a difference in how much use a specific truck provides. For instance, a professional who tows and hauls lots of heavy equipment and materials will look at payload capacity, while one that tows lots of heavy trailers might find the GCWR and overall towing capacity more relevant. We can help you determine those figures at Valley GMC.
What truck tech is actually helpful for towing & working day-to-day?
Today’s GMC trucks come equipped with technology that will help make driving and towing easier. Available technology can include multiple camera views, Trailering Cameras, Hitch Guidance, the trailering application, an integrated infotainment system, available Hands-Free Super Cruise with trailering on the Sierra 1500, and the available Advanced Trailering Assistance with multiple hitching and trailering camera views on Sierra HD models. At our Auburn Truck Center, we’ll show you the available technology on the truck you’re interested in rather than viewing all of the features equally.
