The GMC Sierra is a full-size pickup truck that is available in multiple cab and bed sizes with available four-wheel drive. The base model regular cab comes with a 6.5-foot bed and includes 17” steel wheels, chromed bumpers, chromed grille, all-powered accessories, tilt-only steering wheel, durable rubber floor mats, 40/20/40 splitting and folding front bench and basic four-speaker audio system with 4” display. Upgrading to a higher trim level can add a larger bed and or cab or both and can add options that include upgraded tailgate, heated and powered side mirrors, remote entry/start, parking camera, Bluetooth/iPod/USB integration, powered and heated front seating OnStar with rolling Wi-Fi and 8” touchscreen console, upgraded Bose audio system with satellite/HD/internet radio, fog lamps, trailer towing package, two-zone climate control, standard household plug outlet, rear window defroster, tilting and telescoping steering wheel, powered pedals, leather upholstery, chrome exterior trim accents, parking assist system, locking rear differential, heated steering wheel, off-road package with upgraded shocks and hill descent control, powered sunroof, side steps, front/rear parking sensors, powered rear window, collision mitigation system, larger wheels, and much more. Powering this truck is a 4.3-liter V6 engine that’s good for 285 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque.
2016 model year changes
The Sierra hasn't been completely redesigned for 2016, but it does get major upgrades for this year. Styling has been improved through a brand new grill and front fascia along with new taillights at the back. Beyond the exterior changes, the Sierra also gets a host of new electronic infotainment features including a brand new 7-inch touchscreen, increased connectivity and functionality for Apple devices and wireless phone charging. New options for 2016 include power articulating steps to help ingress and egress, a remote locking tailgate, a driver alert package and an 8-inch touchscreen.
Competitive comparison
Strong, efficient engines; innovative cargo solutions; quiet, stylish cabins; upgraded connectivity and entertainment systems
Special features for 2016
The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 lineup comprises a set of pickups aimed at a wide range of uses, from personal transportation to purpose-built tow rigs, farm or ranch haulers or off-road machines. With three cab styles, two bed lengths, three engines, 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive versions, and various trim levels from spartan to lavish, the Sierra lineup offers something for all.
Top-of-the-line Denali models remain the choice of more discerning truck shoppers, with luxurious interiors and the full set of features of a premium SUV. The Sierra is a quiet truck, thanks to a host of sound-deadening additions like triple-sealed doors and aerodynamic measures.
The Sierra's refined engines are strong yet fuel-efficient. GM boasts that models with the V6 have towing ratings of up to 7,600 pounds, which is hundreds of pounds more than a comparable Ford F-150 or Ram 1500. Also, the Sierra 1500 might have some of the lowest maintenance costs among pickups because of its 4-wheel disc brakes with Duralife rotors, which GM claims will last twice as long as conventional brake rotors.
