GMC Sierra 1500

The full-size Sierra 1500 slots between the midsize Canyon and the heavy-duty Sierra 2500 in GMC’s lineup of trucks. With room for as many as six individuals, the Sierra 1500 is available in three cab sizes – Regular Cab, Extended Cab, and Crew Cab – and three bed sizes – a 5.8-foot short bed, a 6.5-foot standard bed, and an 8.0-foot extended bed. Properly equipped, the Sierra’s can haul as much as 2,140 pounds and tow up to 13,000 pounds.

Trims on the Sierra 1500 include the bare-bones base (renamed Pro starting in 2022), the mid-level SLE, the well-equipped SLT, and the luxe Denali. The appearance-themed Elevation and off-road-ready AT4 joined the Sierra 1500 lineup for 2019, while the ultra-rugged AT4X and range-topping Denali Ultimate arrived for the 2022 model year. The pickup offers an impressive list of available features. A rearview camera and 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen arrived as standard for 2018 (both were previously optional), while Apple CarPlay and Android Auto joined as standard equipment the following year. Advanced safety features such as forward collision mitigation and lane-keeping assist became standard for the 2022 model year after previously appearing as optional. Luxury items such as leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, wireless smartphone charging, a sunroof, and a 13.4-inch touchscreen are also optional, as are driver-assist features such as parking sensors, blind-spot warning, and adaptive cruise control.

The Sierra 1500 has utilized a handful of engines in recent years. A 285-horsepower 4.3-liter V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission was the standard powertrain on the base and SLE trims before it was dropped from the lineup in 2022. Most higher trims employ a 355-hp 5.3-liter V8, while a 420-hp 6.2-liter V8 is optional on the SLT trim. In 2019, a 310-hp 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission debuted as an optional powertrain on the SLE trim. The next year, GMC added an optional turbodiesel 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque; it's backed by a 10-speed automatic. Prospective owners can choose between rear- and four-wheel drive on most versions.