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2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
Truck (Regular Cab) · 302–315 hp · 15–17 mpg combined
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$27,965Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking43 factory options, from $60 to $3,630.
Max Trailering Package$3,630
All-Terrain Package$2,790
Power Tech Package$2,460
Regional Value Package$2,160
Texas Edition$2,160
Vortec 6.2L SFI V8 Engine w/Flex Fuel Capability$2,020
Leather Front Bucket Seats$1,795
Chrome Essentials Package$1,620
20" x 8.5" Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheels$1,295
SLE White Diamond Edition$1,295
Leather Seat Trim$1,095
SLE Preferred Package$1,015
Premium Cloth Front Bucket Seats$995
SLE Convenience Package$860
Trailering Equipment Package$730
Chrome Tubular Assist Steps$689
Rear View Camera System$450
Locking Rear Differential$395
Off-Road Suspension Package$345
Driver 6-Way Power Seat Adjuster$295
Power Sliding Rear Window$250
Power-Extending Camper-Style Exterior Mirrors$240
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller$230
P265/65R18 On-/Off-Road White Outlined-Letter Tires$215
P265/70R17 On/Off-Road White Outline Letter Tires$215
LT245/70R17 All-Terrain Blackwall Tires$200
Rear Window Defogger$175
3.73 Rear Axle Ratio$100
Engine Block Heater$90
P265/70R17 On/Off-Road Blackwall Tires$75
P265/65R18 On/Off-Road Blackwall Tires$75
Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror$60
18" x 8.0" Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheels—
Bose Premium Speaker System—
California Emissions Override—
California Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Front License Plate Bracket—
Graphite-Colored Rubberized-Vinyl Floor Covering—
Northeast Emissions—
Residency Based Package Override—
State-Specific Emissions Override—
Which Sierra 1500 is right for you?
Seven trims, $22,195 to $45,460. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,770, from Work Truck to SLE.
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
4,460–5,487 lbsCurb weight
6,400–7,000 lbsGVWR
8,900–10,700 lbsMax towing
1,513–1,940 lbsMax payload
125 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Bed length
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- chrome steel wheels
- partial wheel covers
- 17 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P245/70R17 tires
- Steel spare wheel
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- front independent suspension
- short and long arm front suspension
- Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
- solid live axle rear suspension
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Cruise controls on steering wheel
- power steering
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- front seatback storage
- retained accessory power
- leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
- Single zone front air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated alloy trim on doors
- front and rear reading lights
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- premium cloth
- 40-20-40 split bench front seats
- 4-way manual driver seat adjustments
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- 1 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Front center lap belt
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- auxiliary audio input
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- radio data system
- adjustable speed sensitive volume control
- mast antenna
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Concierge Service
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
6 interiors
- Very Dark Cashmere/Light Cashmere
- Dark Titanium/Light Titanium
- Ebony
- Dark Titanium/Light Titanium
- Ebony
- Very Dark Cashmere/Light Cashmere
Premium cloth or leather.
10 factory paints
- Midnight Blue Metallic
- Steel Gray Metallic
- Quicksilver Metallic
- White Diamond Tricoat
- Onyx Black
- Summit White
- Fire Red
- Mocha Steel Metallic
- Stealth Gray Metallic
- Carbon Black Metallic
8 of the 10 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
3 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 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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Other years of the Sierra 1500 SLE.
2013 Sierra 1500 SLE
$29,610$1,645 more13 colors · starting MSRP
2011 Sierra 1500 SLE
$27,225$740 less11 colors · starting MSRP
2014 Sierra 1500 SLE
$32,400$4,435 more11 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.