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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE

Truck (Regular Cab) · 302–315 hp · 15–17 mpg combined

Sticker from
$27,225Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

46 factory options, from $15 to $3,970.

Regional Value Package$3,970
Texas Edition$3,970
Max Trailering Package$3,535
Navigation Radio w/CD/MP3$2,850
All-Terrain Package$2,695
Vortec 6.2L SFI V8 Engine w/Flex Fuel Capability$2,020
Leather Front Bucket Seats$1,795
SLE White Diamond Edition$1,295
Power Tech Package$1,280
20" Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheels$1,245
Leather Seat Trim$1,075
Premium Cloth Front Bucket Seats$995
SLE Preferred Package$995
SLE Convenience Package$860
Chrome Tubular Assist Steps$689
Trailering Equipment Package$675
Rear View Camera System$450
AM/FM Radio w/6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer$400
Locking Rear Differential$325
Off-Road Suspension Package$275
Driver 6-Way Power Seat Adjuster$275
Power Sliding Rear Window$250
Power-Extending Camper-Style Exterior Mirrors$240
P265/70R17 On/Off-Road White Outline Letter Tires$215
P265/65R18 On-/Off-Road White Outlined-Letter Tires$215
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller$200
LT245/70R17 All-Terrain Blackwall Tires$200
Rear Window Defogger$175
P265/65R18 All-Season White Outline Letter Tires$150
3.73 Rear Axle Ratio$100
P265/65R18 On/Off-Road Blackwall Tires$75
P265/70R17 On/Off-Road Blackwall Tires$75
Engine Block Heater$75
Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror$60
Front Recovery Hooks$50
Front License Plate Bracket$15
4 - 18" x 8" Polished Aluminum Wheels—
Bose Premium Speaker System—
California Emissions Requirements—
Chrome Essentials Package—
Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Graphite-Colored Rubberized-Vinyl Floor Covering—
Northeast Emissions—
Residency Based Package Override—
SLE Decor—

Which Sierra 1500 is right for you?

Seven trims, $21,235 to $43,880. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Ten configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic.

302–315hp4.8L eight-cylinder / 5.3L eight-cylinder
305–335lb-ftTorque
15–17mpgCombined · 13–15 city · 18–21 highway
RWD / 4WD4-speed automatic / 6-speed shiftable automatic
3–6Seats
4,443–5,488 lbsCurb weight
6,400–7,000 lbsGVWR
8,900–10,700 lbsMax towing
1,494–1,937 lbsMax payload

124 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

6 interiors

  • Dark Titanium/Light Titanium
  • Ebony/Light Cashmere
  • Ebony
  • Ebony
  • Ebony/Light Cashmere
  • Dark Titanium/Light Titanium

Premium cloth or leather.

10 factory paints

  • Midnight Blue Metallic
  • Gray Green Metallic
  • Pure Silver Metallic
  • Stealth Gray Metallic
  • White Diamond Tricoat
  • Summit White
  • Fire Red
  • Mocha Steel Metallic
  • Onyx Black
  • Storm Gray Metallic

8 of the 10 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

5 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall4out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2011 Sierra 1500.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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