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2021 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
Truck (Crew Cab) · 310 hp · 19–21 mpg combined
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$41,400Factory 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 tracking42 factory options, from $50 to $2,390.
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6$2,390
20" x 9.0" Polished Aluminum Wheels$1,700
EcoTec3 5.3L DI V8 Engine$1,395
Bedside Storage Boxes$1,250
Max Trailering Package$1,125
Driver Alert Package II$1,045
Driver Alert Package I$940
Preferred Package$820
MultiPro Audio System by Kicker$815
4" Round Chromed Tubular Assist Steps$775
6" Rectangular Chromed Tubular Assist Steps$775
Tri-fold Soft Tonneau Cover$700
Chrome Assist Steps$700
Body Color Wheel Arch Moldings$685
Spray-On Bed Liner$545
ProGrade Trailering System$490
LT265/70R17C All Terrain Blackwall Tires$395
GMC Protection Package$370
265/65R18SL All-Terrain White Outlined Letter Tires$350
Outside Power-Adjustable Vertical Trailering Mirrors$345
18" x 8.5" 6-Spoke Machined Aluminum Wheels w/Dark Grey Metallic Accents$300
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller$275
120-Volt Instrument Panel Power Outlet$225
All-Weather Floor Liner$210
GMC MultiPro Tailgate Step Lights$200
275/60R20SL All-Terrain Blackwall Tires$200
265/70R17 All-Terrain Blackwall Tires$200
Black Front and Rear Molded Splash Guards$190
Rear Under Seat Storage$175
Engine Block Heater$100
Cargo Tie-Downs$100
Wheel Locks$75
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors$50
265/65R18SL All-Terrain Blackwall Tires—
275/60R20 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.
Five configurations: four-wheel or rear-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.
310hp2.7L four-cylinder turbo
348lb-ftTorque
19–21mpgCombined · 18–20 city · 21–23 highway
4WD / RWD8-speed shiftable automatic
6Seats
4,700–4,970 lbsCurb weight
6,800–7,000 lbsGVWR
10,900–11,200 lbsMax towing
2,000–2,060 lbsMax payload
114 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 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
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- cylinder deactivation
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Rear locking differential
- painted alloy wheels
- 17 x 8.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 255/70R17 tires
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- front independent suspension
- Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding center armrest
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- keyless ignition
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- cruise control
- front cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- 4 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- cloth
- 40-20-40 split bench front seats
- 4-way manual driver seat adjustments
- 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- 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
- 2 front headrests
- Front fixed headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Front center 3-point belt
- Rear center 3-point belt
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- 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
- Jet Black
- Dark Walnut/Slate
Both cloth.
10 factory paints
- Onyx Black
- Ebony Twilight Metallic
- Cardinal Red
- Summit White
- Dark Sky Metallic
- Satin Steel Metallic
- Brownstone Metallic
- Pacific Blue Metallic
- Cayenne Red Tintcoat
- Quicksilver 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.
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 SLE.
2022 Sierra 1500 SLE
$46,660$5,260 more10 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Sierra 1500 SLE
$37,800$3,600 less16 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Sierra 1500 SLE
$50,200$8,800 more17 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.