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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Base

Truck (Double Cab) · 285 hp · 17 mpg combined

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$30,100Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Sierra 1500 is right for you?

Six trims, $30,100 to $55,800. Tap one to open it.

$30,100This trimBase285 hp$41,400+$11,300SLE310 hp$43,100+$13,000Elevation310 hp$47,500+$17,400SLT355 hp$54,700+$24,600AT4355 hp$55,800+$25,700Denali355 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $11,300, from Base to SLE.

The numbers.

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

285hp4.3L six-cylinder
305lb-ftTorque
17mpgCombined · 15–16 city · 20–21 highway
RWD / 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
3–6Seats
4,520–4,990 lbsCurb weight
6,800–7,000 lbsGVWR
9,400–9,900 lbsMax towing
2,010–2,250 lbsMax payload

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

  • Jet Black
  • Jet Black

Cloth or vinyl.

8 factory paints

  • Pacific Blue Metallic
  • Onyx Black
  • Brownstone Metallic
  • Dark Sky Metallic
  • Satin Steel Metallic
  • Quicksilver Metallic
  • Summit White
  • Cardinal Red

Safety and recalls

7 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 2021 Sierra 1500.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Sierra 1500 Base.

2022 Sierra 1500 Pro

$35,400$5,300 more5 colors · starting MSRP

2020 Sierra 1500 Base

$29,600$500 less8 colors · starting MSRP

2023 Sierra 1500 Pro

$37,100$7,000 more17 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.