History/Overview
The GMC Sierra 1500 is one half of General Motors’ two-pronged approach to the full-size, light-duty pickup truck segment. Sold alongside the mechanically similar Chevrolet Silverado, it is one of Canada’s best-selling vehicles overall as we write this.
What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year
New to the Sierra 1500 this year is an AT4X package that builds on the AT4 with more off-road capability, adding extra underbody protection and a winch, among other items.
Available Trims
GMC offers the Sierra 1500 in Pro, SLE, Elevation, SLT, AT4, AT4X, Denali, and Denali Ultimate trim levels. You can choose from four engines: a 2.7L turbo four-cylinder, 5.3L and 6.2L gas V8s, and a 3.0L turbodiesel six-cylinder. Four-cylinder trucks get an eight-speed transmission, while the rest use a 10-speed. There are also regular, double and crew cab body styles, and short and standard bed lengths.
Standard Features
Standard kit in Pro trim includes engine auto stop/start, 17-inch wheels, and LED headlights.
Sierra’s standard safety package comprises forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning/lane keep assist, and automatic high beams.
SLE adds a locking rear differential, LED cargo lighting, multifunction tailgate, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone A/C, heated front seats with driver power adjustments, a trailering package, a digital gauge cluster, 13.4-inch touchscreen, passive keyless entry, and remote engine start.
Elevation brings upgraded suspension, 20-inch wheels, and LED fog lights.
SLT’s additions include an engine oil cooler, 18-inch wheels, perimeter lighting, rain-sensing wipers, a power passenger seat, and leather upholstery.
AT4 brings a trailer brake controller, off-road suspension and tires, skid plates, Bose audio, front and rear parking sensors, surround-view cameras, heated rear seats, power steering wheel adjustments, trailer blind spot monitoring, ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, and rear pedestrian alert/cross traffic braking.
AT4X adds a locking front diff, external engine and transmission oil coolers, trailer tire pressure sensors, adaptive cruise control, head-up display, and an integrated garage remote.
Denali brings 20-inch wheels, an auto-dimming mirror, and chrome trim.
Finally, Denali Ultimate adds 22-inch wheels, and power side steps.
Key Options
SLE and SLT offer a convenience package, and SLT can also add Preferred, Premium and Premium Plus packs.
AT4 offers CarbonPro, Preferred, and Premium packages, while AT4X offers an AEV Edition pack.
There are Denali Reserve and Reserve Super Cruise packages, and an Elevation Premium package.
Additionally, a tech pack is available in a variety of trims.
Fuel Economy
Sierra 1500 fuel consumption starts at 10.0/8.1 L/100 km (city/highway) with the diesel engine and rear-wheel drive, and tops out at 16.7/14.0 L/100 km for AT4X models.
Competition
With the Sierra 1500, GMC competes with the similar Chevrolet Silverado 1500, along with the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tundra.
