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GMC Sierra 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 Classic

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 GMC Sierra 1500

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2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic

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Overview

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProGMC Sierra 1500 ClassicWork Truck
Selected trimProWork Truck
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262007

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProGMC Sierra 1500 ClassicWork Truck
MSRP$38,300$15,840 (best)
Lowest listing price$498 (best)—
Median listing price$59,590 (best)—
Highest listing price$101,562 (best)—
For sale now1,087 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProGMC Sierra 1500 ClassicWork Truck
Combined MPG19 MPG (best)17 MPG
City MPG18 MPG (best)15 MPG
Highway MPG21 MPG21 MPG
Fuel tank24 gal26 gal (best)

Performance

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProGMC Sierra 1500 ClassicWork Truck
Horsepower310 hp (best)195 hp
Torque430 lb-ft (best)260 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L4.3 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProGMC Sierra 1500 ClassicWork Truck
Seating3 seats3 seats
Doors22
Towing capacity9,000 lbs (best)8,400 lbs
Payload2,230 lbs (best)1,889 lbs
Curb weight4,440 lbs4,211 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.9 in10.6 in (best)
Wheelbase126 in (best)119 in
Length211 in (best)205.7 in
Width81.2 in (best)78.5 in
Height75.7 in (best)71.2 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProGMC Sierra 1500 ClassicWork Truck
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)2None reported (best)

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.

TrimGMC Sierra 1500GMC Sierra 1500 Classic
1

Pro

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Work Truck

$15,840 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Pro

$38,500 MSRP

Work Truck

$16,115 MSRP

3

Pro

$41,600 MSRP

Work Truck

$21,465 MSRP

4

Pro

$44,000 MSRP

Work Truck

$24,515 MSRP

5

Pro

$42,900 MSRP

Work Truck

$20,715 MSRP

6

Pro

$43,100 MSRP

Work Truck

$20,960 MSRP

7

Pro

$44,900 MSRP

Work Truck

$25,845 MSRP

8

Pro

$47,300 MSRP

Work Truck

$27,060 MSRP

9

Pro

$47,600 MSRP

SL1

$20,310 MSRP

10

SLE

$48,700 MSRP

SL1

$20,750 MSRP

11

SLE

$51,100 MSRP

SL1

$25,215 MSRP

12

SLE

$52,000 MSRP

SL1

$26,245 MSRP

13

SLE

$54,400 MSRP

SL1

$25,850 MSRP

14

SLE

$54,700 MSRP

SL1

$26,295 MSRP

15

Elevation

$50,500 MSRP

SL1

$27,580 MSRP

16

Elevation

$53,100 MSRP

SL1

$28,790 MSRP

17

Elevation

$52,300 MSRP

SLE1

$23,850 MSRP

18

Elevation

$53,800 MSRP

SLE1

$24,140 MSRP

19

Elevation

$54,900 MSRP

SLE1

$26,555 MSRP

20

Elevation

$56,400 MSRP

SLE1

$27,430 MSRP

21

Elevation

$56,700 MSRP

SLE1

$27,730 MSRP

22

SLT

$54,900 MSRP

SLE1

$29,015 MSRP

23

SLT

$58,000 MSRP

SLE1

$27,560 MSRP

24

SLT

$58,700 MSRP

SLE1

$27,850 MSRP

25

Denali

$65,900 MSRP

SLE1

$29,380 MSRP

26

Denali

$69,200 MSRP

SLE1

$30,255 MSRP

27

Denali

$69,700 MSRP

SLE1

$30,550 MSRP

28

AT4

$66,800 MSRP

SLE1

$31,965 MSRP

29

AT4

$67,300 MSRP

SL2

$25,325 MSRP

30

AT4X

$79,400 MSRP

SL2

$26,820 MSRP

31

Denali Ultimate

$84,200 MSRP

SL2

$28,845 MSRP

32—

SL2

$30,340 MSRP

33—

SLE2

$28,915 MSRP

34—

SLE2

$29,065 MSRP

35—

SLE2

$29,355 MSRP

36—

SLE2

$30,930 MSRP

37—

SLE2

$31,735 MSRP

38—

SLE2

$32,025 MSRP

39—

SLE2

$32,170 MSRP

40—

SLE2

$33,755 MSRP

41—

SLT

$30,675 MSRP

42—

SLT

$30,825 MSRP

43—

SLT

$31,115 MSRP

44—

SLT

$32,690 MSRP

45—

SLT

$33,495 MSRP

46—

SLT

$33,785 MSRP

47—

SLT

$33,935 MSRP

48—

SLT

$35,520 MSRP

49—

Denali

$39,125 MSRP

Live inventory

GMC Sierra 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 Classic FAQ

Which is better: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic starts lower at $15,840. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $498.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic?
The 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (15,840).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (420).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,300).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).