GMC Sierra 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Overview
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pro | SLE1 |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,300 | $29,745 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $25,398 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $59,662 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $90,344 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 42 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 13 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal | 26 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 300 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 360 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 9,000 lbs | 10,200 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,230 lbs | 3,129 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,440 lbs (best) | 5,471 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in (best) | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 126 in | 153 in (best) |
| Length | 211 in | 239.7 in (best) |
| Width | 81.2 in (best) | 79.7 in |
| Height | 75.7 in | 77 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 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 pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None 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.
| Trim | GMC Sierra 1500 | GMC Sierra 1500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro $38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLE1 $29,745 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Pro $38,500 MSRP | SLE1 $33,115 MSRP |
| 3 | Pro $41,600 MSRP | SLE2 $31,405 MSRP |
| 4 | Pro $44,200 MSRP | SLE2 $34,640 MSRP |
| 5 | Pro $42,900 MSRP | SLT $33,330 MSRP |
| 6 | Pro $43,100 MSRP | SLT $36,525 MSRP |
| 7 | Pro $44,900 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Pro $47,500 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Pro $47,800 MSRP | — |
| 10 | SLE $48,700 MSRP | — |
| 11 | SLE $51,300 MSRP | — |
| 12 | SLE $52,000 MSRP | — |
| 13 | SLE $54,600 MSRP | — |
| 14 | SLE $54,900 MSRP | — |
| 15 | Elevation $50,500 MSRP | — |
| 16 | Elevation $53,300 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Elevation $50,800 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Elevation $53,600 MSRP | — |
| 19 | Elevation $53,800 MSRP | — |
| 20 | Elevation $56,600 MSRP | — |
| 21 | Elevation $56,900 MSRP | — |
| 22 | SLT $55,100 MSRP | — |
| 23 | SLT $58,200 MSRP | — |
| 24 | SLT $58,900 MSRP | — |
| 25 | Denali $66,100 MSRP | — |
| 26 | Denali $69,400 MSRP | — |
| 27 | Denali $69,900 MSRP | — |
| 28 | AT4 $67,000 MSRP | — |
| 29 | AT4 $67,500 MSRP | — |
| 30 | AT4X $79,600 MSRP | — |
| 31 | Denali Ultimate $84,400 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
GMC Sierra 150042 for sale
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SLT
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New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
SLE
Titanium Rush Metallic•Jet Black, Cloth Seat TrimN/A$50,545MSRP $59,525Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
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New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
AT4X
Volcanic Red Tintcoat•Obsidian Rush, Full Grain Leather Front Seat TrimN/A$90,344Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
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New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Pro
Summit White•Jet Black, Cloth Seat TrimN/A$46,964MSRP $53,430Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
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New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Denali
Onyx Black•Jet Black, Forge Perforated Leather Seat TrimN/A$71,223MSRP $76,960Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Elevation
Sterling Metallic•Jet Black, Cloth Seat TrimN/A$59,670MSRP $66,605Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
GMC Sierra 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 HD FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 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 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD starts lower at $29,745. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $25,398.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,745).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (420).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- 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 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).