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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
Truck (Crew Cab) · 355 hp · 19 mpg combined
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$55,800Factory 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 $50 to $5,885.
Denali Ultimate Package$5,885
Front Brake Kit-Performance$2,995
22" Black Gloss Wheels w/Chrome Accents$2,995
22" Polished Aluminum Wheels$2,995
22" Bright Chrome Wheels$2,995
22" 6-Spoke Low-Gloss Black Wheels w/Machined Accents$2,995
22" High Gloss Black Wheels$2,995
22" Carbon Flash Metallic Wheels$2,995
22" Multi-Spoke Polished Wheels$2,995
22" 5-Spoke Dark Silver Aluminum Wheels w/Machined Accents$2,995
Performance Upgrade Package$2,275
Technology Package$1,875
Bedside Storage Boxes$1,250
Tri-Fold Hard Tonneau Cover$1,100
Driver Alert Package II$1,045
Power Glass Sunroof$995
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6$995
MultiPro Audio System by Kicker$815
Tri-fold Soft Tonneau Cover$700
Body Color Wheel Arch Moldings$685
Auxiliary Trailer Camera$595
Cargo Convenience Package$515
GMC Protection Package$370
Lockable Console Vault$295
Rear Under Seat Storage$275
Outside Power-Adjustable Vertical Trailering Mirrors$260
All-Weather Floor Liner$210
GMC MultiPro Tailgate Step Lights$200
Black Front and Rear Molded Splash Guards$190
Premium Front Floor Liners$130
Cargo Tie-Downs$100
Engine Block Heater$100
Wheel Locks$75
Console Insert Organizer Tray$70
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors$50
275/50R22SL All-Season Blackwall Tires—
California Emissions Override—
California State Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Front License Plate Kit—
Northeast Emissions—
State-Specific Emissions Override—
Which Sierra 1500 is right for you?
Six trims, $30,100 to $55,800. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $11,300, from Base to SLE.
The numbers.
Three configurations: four-wheel or rear-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic.
355hp5.3L eight-cylinder
383lb-ftTorque
19mpgCombined · 16–17 city · 22–23 highway
4WD / RWD10-speed shiftable automatic / 8-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
4,820–5,080 lbsCurb weight
6,800–7,000 lbsGVWR
9,100–9,500 lbsMax towing
1,980–2,040 lbsMax payload
134 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- premium leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- ventilated driver seat
- ventilated passenger seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- multi-level heated
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- front and rear parking sensors
- Wireless charging
- cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- Sun sensor
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- 4 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- cylinder deactivation
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- front independent suspension
- Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Rear locking differential
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Bed length
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- polished alloy wheels
- 20 x 9.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 275/60R20 tires
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- blind spot warning accident avoidance system
- Rear cross traffic alert
- pre-collision safety system
- 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
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Bose premium brand speakers
- 7 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- memory card slot
- satellite radio satellite radio
- speed sensitive volume control
- 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
2 interiors
- Dark Walnut/Dark Ash Grey
- Jet Black
Both premium leather.
8 factory paints
- Satin Steel Metallic
- White Frost Tricoat
- Ebony Twilight Metallic
- Pacific Blue Metallic
- Cayenne Red Tintcoat
- Dark Sky Metallic
- Hunter Metallic
- Onyx Black
Safety and recalls
7 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 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
1 yr
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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Other years of the Sierra 1500 Denali.
2022 Sierra 1500 Denali
$62,800$7,000 more4 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Sierra 1500 Denali
$54,700$1,100 less16 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Sierra 1500 Denali
$65,700$9,900 more17 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.