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GMC Sierra 1500 vs GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic

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

Vehicles

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2026 GMC Sierra 1500

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2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic

Overview

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProGMC Sierra 2500 HD 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 2500 HD ClassicWork Truck
MSRP$38,300$22,225 (best)
Lowest listing price$30,489 (best)—
Median listing price$67,273 (best)—
Highest listing price$89,945 (best)—
For sale now40 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProGMC Sierra 2500 HD ClassicWork Truck
Combined MPG20 MPG (best)—
City MPG18 MPG (best)—
Highway MPG21 MPG (best)—
Fuel tank24 gal34 gal (best)

Performance

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProGMC Sierra 2500 HD ClassicWork Truck
Horsepower310 hp (best)300 hp
Torque430 lb-ft (best)360 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L6 L (best)
CylindersI4V8

Size & capability

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProGMC Sierra 2500 HD ClassicWork Truck
Seating3 seats3 seats
Doors22
Towing capacity9,000 lbs12,000 lbs (best)
Payload2,230 lbs4,058 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,440 lbs (best)5,142 lbs
Ground clearance7.9 in9.1 in (best)
Wheelbase126 in133 in (best)
Length211 in224.5 in (best)
Width81.2 in (best)79.7 in
Height75.7 in76.2 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProGMC Sierra 2500 HD 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 2500 HD Classic
1

Pro

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Work Truck

$22,225 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Pro

$38,500 MSRP

Work Truck

$26,010 MSRP

3

Pro

$41,600 MSRP

Work Truck

$26,305 MSRP

4

Pro

$44,200 MSRP

Work Truck

$28,005 MSRP

5

Pro

$42,900 MSRP

Work Truck

$28,295 MSRP

6

Pro

$43,100 MSRP

Work Truck

$24,955 MSRP

7

Pro

$44,900 MSRP

Work Truck

$28,695 MSRP

8

Pro

$47,500 MSRP

Work Truck

$28,990 MSRP

9

Pro

$47,800 MSRP

Work Truck

$30,935 MSRP

10

SLE

$48,700 MSRP

Work Truck

$31,225 MSRP

11

SLE

$51,300 MSRP

SL1

$24,280 MSRP

12

SLE

$52,000 MSRP

SL1

$27,770 MSRP

13

SLE

$54,600 MSRP

SL1

$28,065 MSRP

14

SLE

$54,900 MSRP

SL1

$29,755 MSRP

15

Elevation

$50,500 MSRP

SL1

$30,055 MSRP

16

Elevation

$53,300 MSRP

SL1

$27,010 MSRP

17

Elevation

$50,800 MSRP

SL1

$30,450 MSRP

18

Elevation

$53,600 MSRP

SL1

$30,745 MSRP

19

Elevation

$53,800 MSRP

SL1

$32,690 MSRP

20

Elevation

$56,600 MSRP

SL1

$32,980 MSRP

21

Elevation

$56,900 MSRP

SLE1

$25,385 MSRP

22

SLT

$55,100 MSRP

SLE1

$29,225 MSRP

23

SLT

$58,200 MSRP

SLE1

$29,520 MSRP

24

SLT

$58,900 MSRP

SLE1

$31,145 MSRP

25

Denali

$66,100 MSRP

SLE1

$31,440 MSRP

26

Denali

$69,400 MSRP

SLE1

$28,335 MSRP

27

Denali

$69,900 MSRP

SLE1

$31,960 MSRP

28

AT4

$67,000 MSRP

SLE1

$32,255 MSRP

29

AT4

$67,500 MSRP

SLE1

$34,075 MSRP

30

AT4X

$79,600 MSRP

SLE1

$34,370 MSRP

31

Denali Ultimate

$84,400 MSRP

SLE2

$30,820 MSRP

32—

SLE2

$31,115 MSRP

33—

SLE2

$32,905 MSRP

34—

SLE2

$33,200 MSRP

35—

SLE2

$33,760 MSRP

36—

SLE2

$34,050 MSRP

37—

SLE2

$36,035 MSRP

38—

SLE2

$36,330 MSRP

39—

SLT

$32,585 MSRP

40—

SLT

$32,875 MSRP

41—

SLT

$34,660 MSRP

42—

SLT

$34,950 MSRP

43—

SLT

$35,520 MSRP

44—

SLT

$35,810 MSRP

45—

SLT

$37,795 MSRP

46—

SLT

$38,090 MSRP

Live inventory

GMC Sierra 1500 vs GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic FAQ

Which is better: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 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 2500 HD Classic?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic starts lower at $22,225. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $30,489.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic?
The 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,225).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 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 2500 HD 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 2500 HD 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 2500 HD Classic?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).