How much does the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 cost?

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 has a starting MSRP of $30,100, ranging up to $59,600 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $30,100; SLE from $41,400; Elevation from $43,100; SLT from $47,500; AT4 from $54,700; Denali from $55,800. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $498.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500?

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 tow?

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 11,800 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 safe?

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 come in?

The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 is available in 6 trims (27 total configurations) across Truck (Crew Cab) and Truck (Regular Cab) and Truck (Double Cab) body styles with four wheel drive, rear wheel drive.

2021 GMC Sierra 1500

6 trims · 27 configurations · Truck (Crew Cab), Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Double Cab)

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$498

1099 for sale · Starting MSRP $30,100 – $59,600

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 7 recalls on record

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$30,100

Typical monthly

$596/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 trims

Base
7 configurations
MSRP
$30,100 – $40,000
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/21
Horsepower
285 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Engine
4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
3
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,900 lbs
SLE
5 configurations
MSRP
$41,400 – $47,400
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/23
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
348 lb-ft
Engine
2.7L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
11,200 lbs
Elevation
7 configurations
MSRP
$43,100 – $49,300
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/23
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
348 lb-ft
Engine
2.7L I4 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
11,200 lbs
SLT
3 configurations
MSRP
$47,500 – $51,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
355 hp
Torque
383 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
11,200 lbs
AT4
2 configurations
MSRP
$54,700 – $55,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/21
Horsepower
355 hp
Torque
383 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,200 lbs
Denali
3 configurations
MSRP
$55,800 – $59,600
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
Horsepower
355 hp
Torque
383 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
9,500 lbs

Compare 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 trim specifications
Spec	Base7 configurations	SLE5 configurations	Elevation7 configurations	SLT3 configurations	AT42 configurations	Denali3 configurations
MSRP	$30,100 – $40,000	$41,400 – $47,400	$43,100 – $49,300	$47,500 – $51,100	$54,700 – $55,900	$55,800 – $59,600
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/21	20/23	20/23	17/23	16/21	17/23
Horsepower	285 hp	310 hp	310 hp	355 hp	355 hp	355 hp
Torque	305 lb-ft	348 lb-ft	348 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	383 lb-ft
Engine	4.3L V6 flex-fuel (FFV)	2.7L I4 gas	2.7L I4 gas	5.3L V8 gas	5.3L V8 gas	5.3L V8 gas
Seating	3	6	6	6	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	4WD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	9,900 lbs	11,200 lbs	11,200 lbs	11,200 lbs	9,200 lbs	9,500 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: Baseflex-fuel (FFV)
SLEgas
Elevationgas
SLTgas
AT4gas
Denaligas
Fuel type: Baseflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
SLEregular unleaded
Elevationregular unleaded
SLTregular unleaded
AT4regular unleaded
Denaliregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseV6
SLEI4
ElevationI4
SLTV8
AT4V8
DenaliV8
Displacement: Base4.3 L
SLE2.7 L
Elevation2.7 L
SLT5.3 L
AT45.3 L
Denali5.3 L
Horsepower: Base285 hp
SLE310 hp
Elevation310 hp
SLT355 hp
AT4355 hp
Denali355 hp
Torque: Base305 lb-ft
SLE348 lb-ft
Elevation348 lb-ft
SLT383 lb-ft
AT4383 lb-ft
Denali383 lb-ft
Transmission: Base6-speed shiftable automatic
SLE8-speed shiftable automatic
Elevation8-speed shiftable automatic
SLT8-speed shiftable automatic
AT410-speed shiftable automatic
Denali8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Baserear wheel drive
SLErear wheel drive
Elevationrear wheel drive
SLTrear wheel drive
AT4four wheel drive
Denalirear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseTruck (Regular Cab)
SLETruck (Double Cab)
ElevationTruck (Double Cab)
SLTTruck (Crew Cab)
AT4Truck (Crew Cab)
DenaliTruck (Crew Cab)
Doors: Base2
SLE4
Elevation4
SLT4
AT44
Denali4
Seating: Base3
SLE6
Elevation6
SLT6
AT45
Denali5
Length: Base229.6 in
SLE231.8 in
Elevation231.8 in
SLT231.7 in
AT4231.7 in
Denali231.7 in
Width: Base81.2 in
SLE81.2 in
Elevation81.2 in
SLT81.2 in
AT481.2 in
Denali81.2 in
Height: Base75.6 in
SLE75.6 in
Elevation75.6 in
SLT75.5 in
AT478.4 in
Denali75.5 in
Wheelbase: Base139.6 in
SLE147.4 in
Elevation147.4 in
SLT147.4 in
AT4147.4 in
Denali147.4 in
Ground clearance: Base8.1 in
SLE7.9 in
Elevation8.5 in
SLT7.9 in
AT410.9 in
Denali7.9 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: Base9,900 lbs
SLE11,200 lbs
Elevation11,200 lbs
SLT11,200 lbs
AT49,200 lbs
Denali9,500 lbs
Max payload: Base2,250 lbs
SLE2,060 lbs
Elevation2,060 lbs
SLT2,040 lbs
AT42,080 lbs
Denali2,040 lbs
Curb weight: Base4,520 lbs
SLE4,700 lbs
Elevation4,700 lbs
SLT4,820 lbs
AT45,140 lbs
Denali4,820 lbs
Fuel tank: Base28 gal
SLE24 gal
Elevation24 gal
SLT24 gal
AT424 gal
Denali24 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base17
SLE21
Elevation21
SLT19
AT418
Denali19
City MPG: Base16
SLE20
Elevation20
SLT17
AT416
Denali17
Highway MPG: Base21
SLE23
Elevation23
SLT23
AT421
Denali23

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	SLE	Elevation	SLT	AT4	Denali
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	I4	I4	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	4.3 L	2.7 L	2.7 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L
Horsepower	285 hp	310 hp	310 hp	355 hp	355 hp	355 hp
Torque	305 lb-ft	348 lb-ft	348 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	383 lb-ft	383 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Regular Cab)	Truck (Double Cab)	Truck (Double Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Doors	2	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	3	6	6	6	5	5
Length	229.6 in	231.8 in	231.8 in	231.7 in	231.7 in	231.7 in
Width	81.2 in	81.2 in	81.2 in	81.2 in	81.2 in	81.2 in
Height	75.6 in	75.6 in	75.6 in	75.5 in	78.4 in	75.5 in
Wheelbase	139.6 in	147.4 in	147.4 in	147.4 in	147.4 in	147.4 in
Ground clearance	8.1 in	7.9 in	8.5 in	7.9 in	10.9 in	7.9 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	9,900 lbs	11,200 lbs	11,200 lbs	11,200 lbs	9,200 lbs	9,500 lbs
Max payload	2,250 lbs	2,060 lbs	2,060 lbs	2,040 lbs	2,080 lbs	2,040 lbs
Curb weight	4,520 lbs	4,700 lbs	4,700 lbs	4,820 lbs	5,140 lbs	4,820 lbs
Fuel tank	28 gal	24 gal	24 gal	24 gal	24 gal	24 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	17	21	21	19	18	19
City MPG	16	20	20	17	16	17
Highway MPG	21	23	23	23	21	23

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