How much does the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 cost?

The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 has a starting MSRP of $21,235, ranging up to $48,575 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Work Truck from $21,235; SLE from $27,225; SL from $28,725; XFE from $33,980; SLT from $36,165; Base from $39,095. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $12,900.

What is the fuel economy of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500?

The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 achieves up to 21 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 tow?

The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 10,700 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 safe?

The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 come in?

The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 is available in 7 trims (37 total configurations) across Truck (Crew Cab) and Truck (Extended Cab) and Truck (Regular Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2011 GMC Sierra 1500

7 trims · 37 configurations · Truck (Crew Cab), Truck (Extended Cab), Truck (Regular Cab)

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$12,900

1231 for sale · Starting MSRP $21,235 – $48,575

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 5 recalls on record

GMC Sierra 1500 for sale

1231 live listings from $12,900 · median $57,544

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Work Truck

Total price (Work Truck MSRP)

$21,235

Typical monthly

$420/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 trims

Work Truck
10 configurations
MSRP
$21,235 – $32,910
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/20
Horsepower
195 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Engine
4.3L V6 gas
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,100 lbs
SLE
10 configurations
MSRP
$27,225 – $35,410
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/19
Horsepower
302 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.8L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,100 lbs
SL
4 configurations
MSRP
$28,725 – $34,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
14/19
Horsepower
302 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.8L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,700 lbs
XFE
MSRP
$33,980
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
315 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
7,000 lbs
SLT
6 configurations
MSRP
$36,165 – $42,660
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
315 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
10,700 lbs
Base
4 configurations
MSRP
$39,095 – $48,575
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/23
Horsepower
332 hp
Torque
367 lb-ft
Engine
6L V8 hybrid
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
6,100 lbs
Denali
2 configurations
MSRP
$43,880 – $47,030
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
13/18
Horsepower
403 hp
Torque
417 lb-ft
Engine
6.2L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,600 lbs

Compare 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 trim specifications
Spec	Work Truck10 configurations	SLE10 configurations	SL4 configurations	XFE	SLT6 configurations	Base4 configurations	Denali2 configurations
MSRP	$21,235 – $32,910	$27,225 – $35,410	$28,725 – $34,100	$33,980	$36,165 – $42,660	$39,095 – $48,575	$43,880 – $47,030
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	15/20	14/19	14/19	15/22	15/21	20/23	13/18
Horsepower	195 hp	302 hp	302 hp	315 hp	315 hp	332 hp	403 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	367 lb-ft	417 lb-ft
Engine	4.3L V6 gas	4.8L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	4.8L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	6L V8 hybrid	6.2L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating	3	3	6	6	5	6	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	9,100 lbs	9,100 lbs	6,700 lbs	7,000 lbs	10,700 lbs	6,100 lbs	8,600 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Work Truckgas
SLEflex-fuel (FFV)
SLflex-fuel (FFV)
XFEflex-fuel (FFV)
SLTflex-fuel (FFV)
Basehybrid
Denaliflex-fuel (FFV)
Fuel type: Work Truckregular unleaded
SLEflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SLflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
XFEflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SLTflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Baseregular unleaded
Denaliflex-fuel (premium unleaded recommended/E85)
Cylinders: Work TruckV6
SLEV8
SLV8
XFEV8
SLTV8
BaseV8
DenaliV8
Displacement: Work Truck4.3 L
SLE4.8 L
SL4.8 L
XFE5.3 L
SLT5.3 L
Base6 L
Denali6.2 L
Horsepower: Work Truck195 hp
SLE302 hp
SL302 hp
XFE315 hp
SLT315 hp
Base332 hp
Denali403 hp
Torque: Work Truck260 lb-ft
SLE305 lb-ft
SL305 lb-ft
XFE335 lb-ft
SLT335 lb-ft
Base367 lb-ft
Denali417 lb-ft
Transmission: Work Truck4-speed automatic
SLE4-speed automatic
SL4-speed automatic
XFE6-speed shiftable automatic
SLT6-speed shiftable automatic
Base4-speed shiftable automatic
Denali6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Work Truckrear wheel drive
SLErear wheel drive
SLrear wheel drive
XFErear wheel drive
SLTrear wheel drive
Baserear wheel drive
Denalirear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: Work TruckTruck (Regular Cab)
SLETruck (Regular Cab)
SLTruck (Extended Cab)
XFETruck (Crew Cab)
SLTTruck (Extended Cab)
BaseTruck (Crew Cab)
DenaliTruck (Crew Cab)
Doors: Work Truck2
SLE2
SL4
XFE4
SLT4
Base4
Denali4
Seating: Work Truck3
SLE3
SL6
XFE6
SLT5
Base6
Denali5
Length: Work Truck205.6 in
SLE205.6 in
SL230.2 in
XFE230.2 in
SLT230.2 in
Base229.9 in
Denali229.9 in
Width: Work Truck80 in
SLE80 in
SL80 in
XFE80 in
SLT80 in
Base80 in
Denali80 in
Height: Work Truck73.6 in
SLE73.6 in
SL73.9 in
XFE—
SLT73.9 in
Base73.8 in
Denali73.8 in
Wheelbase: Work Truck119 in
SLE119 in
SL143.5 in
XFE143.5 in
SLT143.5 in
Base143.5 in
Denali143.5 in
Ground clearance: Work Truck7.7 in
SLE7.7 in
SL8.9 in
XFE9 in
SLT8.9 in
Base9 in
Denali9 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: Work Truck9,100 lbs
SLE9,100 lbs
SL6,700 lbs
XFE7,000 lbs
SLT10,700 lbs
Base6,100 lbs
Denali8,600 lbs
Max payload: Work Truck1,937 lbs
SLE1,937 lbs
SL1,494 lbs
XFE1,705 lbs
SLT1,494 lbs
Base1,553 lbs
Denali1,615 lbs
Curb weight: Work Truck4,443 lbs
SLE4,443 lbs
SL4,906 lbs
XFE5,095 lbs
SLT4,906 lbs
Base5,548 lbs
Denali5,185 lbs
Fuel tank: Work Truck26 gal
SLE26 gal
SL26 gal
XFE26 gal
SLT26 gal
Base26 gal
Denali26 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Work Truck17
SLE16
SL16
XFE18
SLT17
Base21
Denali14
City MPG: Work Truck15
SLE14
SL14
XFE15
SLT15
Base20
Denali13
Highway MPG: Work Truck20
SLE19
SL19
XFE22
SLT21
Base23
Denali18

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Work Truck	SLE	SL	XFE	SLT	Base	Denali
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	hybrid	flex-fuel (FFV)
Fuel type	regular unleaded	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded	flex-fuel (premium unleaded recommended/E85)
Cylinders	V6	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	4.3 L	4.8 L	4.8 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	6 L	6.2 L
Horsepower	195 hp	302 hp	302 hp	315 hp	315 hp	332 hp	403 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	305 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	367 lb-ft	417 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Extended Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Doors	2	2	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	3	3	6	6	5	6	5
Length	205.6 in	205.6 in	230.2 in	230.2 in	230.2 in	229.9 in	229.9 in
Width	80 in	80 in	80 in	80 in	80 in	80 in	80 in
Height	73.6 in	73.6 in	73.9 in	—	73.9 in	73.8 in	73.8 in
Wheelbase	119 in	119 in	143.5 in	143.5 in	143.5 in	143.5 in	143.5 in
Ground clearance	7.7 in	7.7 in	8.9 in	9 in	8.9 in	9 in	9 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	9,100 lbs	9,100 lbs	6,700 lbs	7,000 lbs	10,700 lbs	6,100 lbs	8,600 lbs
Max payload	1,937 lbs	1,937 lbs	1,494 lbs	1,705 lbs	1,494 lbs	1,553 lbs	1,615 lbs
Curb weight	4,443 lbs	4,443 lbs	4,906 lbs	5,095 lbs	4,906 lbs	5,548 lbs	5,185 lbs
Fuel tank	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal	26 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	17	16	16	18	17	21	14
City MPG	15	14	14	15	15	20	13
Highway MPG	20	19	19	22	21	23	18

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