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2016 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT

Truck (Double Cab) · 355 hp · 18–19 mpg combined

Sticker from
$41,660Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

69 factory options, from $45 to $4,820.

SLT Crew Cab Premium Plus Package$4,820
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels$2,995
22" 6-Spoke Premium Silver Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels$2,995
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels w/Black Inserts$2,995
22" 6-Spoke High-Gloss Black Wheels$2,995
22" 5-Spoke Silver Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels w/High-Gloss Black$2,995
6.2L EcoTec3 V8 w/Active Fuel Management, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing$2,495
All-Terrain SLT Premium Package$2,450
All-Terrain Package$2,260
Texas SLT Premium Package$2,095
SLT Premium Package$2,095
Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System$2,095
Rear Seat Entertainment Package$1,495
Texas SLT Premium Package$1,145
SLT Premium Package$1,145
20" x 9.0" Ultra Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels w/Painted Accents$995
Power Glass Sunroof$995
Hard Tri-Folding Tonneau w/Vinyl Cover$950
Enhanced Driver Alert Package$945
Max Trailering Package$925
Hard Tri-Folding Tonneau w/Vinyl Cover$920
SLT Preferred Package$795
6" Rectangular Chromed Tubular Assist Steps$750
Chromed 6" Rectangular Tubular Assist Steps$700
6" Black Rectangular Tubular Assist Steps$700
4" Round Chrome Tubular Assist Steps$685
Heated and Vented Front Seats$650
4" Round Black Tubular Assist Steps$630
Soft Folding Tonneau Cover$625
20" x 9.0" Ultra Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels$595
Vinyl Tonneau Cover$585
Full-Feature Leather Appointed Front Bucket Seats$510
High-Performance LED Headlamps$500
Bose Sound$500
IntelliLink Audio System w/8" Diagonal Color Touch Navigation$495
Spray-On Bed Liner$475
Bed Liner$395
Cargo Convenience Package$385
Cargo Box Retractable Side Assist Step$360
Off-Road Suspension Package$350
P265/65R18 All-Terrain White Outlined Letter Tires$350
Body Color Molded Splash Guards$315
Underbody Shield Package$295
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller$275
GMC Interior Protection Package$250
Heated, Manual Extending, Vertical Trailering Power Exterior Mirrors$230
Rear Under Seat Storage$230
Front and Rear Molded Splash Guards$215
P275/55R20 All-Terrain Blackwall Tires$200
All-Weather Floor Mats$160
Chrome Tailgate Handle$140
Rubber Bed Mat$140
Polished Exhaust Tip$135
Engine Block Heater$90
Wheel Locks$60
Console Organizer Tray Insert$60
Expandable Folder Tote Console Insert$45
P275/55R20 All-Season Blackwall Tires−$200
3.23 Rear Axle Ratio—
3.42 Rear Axle Ratio—
California Emissions Override—
California State Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Front License Plate Kit—
Interior Driver Assist Handle—
Northeast Emissions—
P285/45R22 SL 110H All-Terrain Blackwall Tires—
State-Specific Emissions Override—

Which Sierra 1500 is right for you?

Four trims, $27,715 to $51,090. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $9,430, from SLT to Denali.

The numbers.

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

355hp5.3L eight-cylinder
383lb-ftTorque
18–19mpgCombined · 16 city · 22–23 highway
RWD / 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
6Seats
5,108–5,484 lbsCurb weight
7,000–7,200 lbsGVWR
11,700–12,000 lbsMax towing
1,690–1,860 lbsMax payload

150 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

4 interiors

  • Cocoa/Dune
  • Jet Black
  • Dark Ash Seats with Jet Black Interior accents
  • Jet Black/Spice Red All Terrain

All leather.

10 factory paints

  • White Frost Tricoat
  • Onyx Black
  • Summit White
  • Light Steel Gray Metallic
  • Quicksilver Metallic
  • Mahogany Metallic
  • Crimson Red Tintcoat
  • Stone Blue Metallic
  • Cardinal Red
  • Iridium Metallic

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

Safety and recalls

7 recall campaigns on file.

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

Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 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 / 60,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 24,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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