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2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Work Truck

Truck (Regular Cab) · 195–315 hp · 15–17 mpg combined

Sticker from
$21,235Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

24 factory options, from $15 to $800.

Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI Flexible Fuel Engine w/Active Fuel Management$800
Trailering Equipment Package$770
Chrome Tubular Assist Steps$689
Bluetooth for Phone Package$480
Locking Rear Differential$325
OnStar$295
Cruise Control$250
Heavy-Duty Cooling Package$230
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller$200
LT245/70R17 All-Terrain Blackwall Tires$200
Deep Tinted Glass$200
XM Satellite Radio$195
Rear Window Defogger$175
AM/FM Stereo w/ MP3 Compatible CD Changer$170
Carpeted Floor Covering and Vinyl Front and Rear Floormats$100
3.73 Rear Axle Ratio$100
Engine Block Heater$75
Front License Plate Bracket$15
Spare Tire Lock$15
California Emissions Requirements—
Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Northeast Emissions—
Work Truck Package—

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.

195–315hp4.3L six-cylinder / 5.3L eight-cylinder / 4.8L eight-cylinder
260–335lb-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
8,900–10,000 lbsMax towing
1,494–1,937 lbsMax payload

99 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Dark Titanium
  • Dark Titanium

Cloth or vinyl.

8 factory paints

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

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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