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2021 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Base

Truck (Double Cab) · 401 hp

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$35,900Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Sierra 2500 HD is right for you?

Five trims, $35,900 to $64,900. Tap one to open it.

$35,900This trimBase401 hp$41,000+$5,100SLE401 hp$51,000+$15,100SLT401 hp$58,400+$22,500AT4401 hp$64,900+$29,000Denali401 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $10,000, from SLE to SLT.

The numbers.

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

401hp6.6L eight-cylinder
464lb-ftTorque
RWD / 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
3–6Seats
6,105–6,922 lbsCurb weight
10,000–10,650 lbsGVWR
14,500–18,500 lbsMax towing
3,576–3,857 lbsMax payload

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

  • Jet Black
  • Jet Black

Vinyl or cloth.

7 factory paints

  • Onyx Black
  • Brownstone Metallic
  • Cardinal Red
  • Quicksilver Metallic
  • Pacific Blue Metallic
  • Ebony Twilight Metallic
  • Summit White

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

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NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2021 Sierra 2500 HD. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Sierra 2500 HD Base.

2022 Sierra 2500 HD Pro

$36,200$300 more7 colors · starting MSRP

2020 Sierra 2500 HD Base

$35,600$300 less9 colors · starting MSRP

2023 Sierra 2500 HD Pro

$42,200$6,300 more6 colors · starting MSRP

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