GMC Sierra 1500 Limited vs GMC Sierra 2500 HD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
Overview
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 LimitedPro | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pro | Pro |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2022 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 LimitedPro | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,200 (best) | $47,000 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $67,575 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $89,155 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $108,480 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 6 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 LimitedPro | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 28 gal | 36 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 LimitedPro | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 401 hp (best) |
| Torque | 348 lb-ft | 464 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 6.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 LimitedPro | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 9,900 lbs | 14,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,280 lbs | 3,689 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,490 lbs (best) | 6,267 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 10.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 139.6 in | 142 in (best) |
| Length | 229.6 in | 236.3 in (best) |
| Width | 81.2 in | 81.8 in (best) |
| Height | 75.6 in | 79.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500 LimitedPro | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | GMC Sierra 1500 Limited | GMC Sierra 2500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro $31,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Pro $47,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Pro $35,100 MSRP | Pro $48,900 MSRP |
| 3 | Pro $37,500 MSRP | Pro $49,100 MSRP |
| 4 | Pro $35,800 MSRP | Pro $50,700 MSRP |
| 5 | Pro $38,400 MSRP | Pro $50,900 MSRP |
| 6 | Pro $40,800 MSRP | Pro $49,800 MSRP |
| 7 | Pro $41,100 MSRP | Pro $51,700 MSRP |
| 8 | SLE $42,400 MSRP | Pro $51,900 MSRP |
| 9 | SLE $44,800 MSRP | Pro $53,500 MSRP |
| 10 | SLE $45,700 MSRP | Pro $53,700 MSRP |
| 11 | SLE $48,100 MSRP | SLE $54,000 MSRP |
| 12 | SLE $48,400 MSRP | SLE $56,100 MSRP |
| 13 | Elevation $44,100 MSRP | SLE $56,300 MSRP |
| 14 | Elevation $46,700 MSRP | SLE $57,900 MSRP |
| 15 | Elevation $45,400 MSRP | SLE $58,100 MSRP |
| 16 | Elevation $47,400 MSRP | SLT $65,200 MSRP |
| 17 | Elevation $48,000 MSRP | SLT $65,500 MSRP |
| 18 | Elevation $50,000 MSRP | AT4 $72,200 MSRP |
| 19 | Elevation $50,300 MSRP | AT4 $72,400 MSRP |
| 20 | SLT $48,500 MSRP | Denali $75,200 MSRP |
| 21 | SLT $51,800 MSRP | Denali $75,400 MSRP |
| 22 | SLT $52,100 MSRP | AT4X $85,200 MSRP |
| 23 | AT4 $56,800 MSRP | Denali Ultimate $94,200 MSRP |
| 24 | AT4 $57,000 MSRP | Denali Ultimate $94,500 MSRP |
| 25 | Denali $56,800 MSRP | — |
| 26 | Denali $60,100 MSRP | — |
| 27 | Denali $60,400 MSRP | — |
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GMC Sierra 1500 Limited vs GMC Sierra 2500 HD FAQ
- Which is better: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited or 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited vs 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited or 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited starts lower at $31,200. Live GMC Sierra 2500 HD listings start at $67,575.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited or 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
- The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (31,200).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited or 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
- The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited or 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD leads on horsepower in this comparison (470).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited or 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (20,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited vs 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 Limited (5/5 NHTSA overall).