2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
Save 1 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 2 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 3 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | Save 4 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Double Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 5 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 6 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 7 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | Save 8 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Elevation Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | Save 9 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 10 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Elevation Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 11 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 12 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Double Cab AT4 Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 13 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Crew Cab AT4 Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 14 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | Save 15 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Crew Cab AT4 Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | Save 16 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 17 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 18 of 18 ![]() Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $18,700 | $24,600 | $26,100 | $26,300 | $27,100 | $27,500 | $27,700 | $28,500 | $29,500 | $29,800 | $32,500 | $32,900 | $34,200 | $34,700 | $35,700 | $36,000 | $36,300 | $36,600 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 16/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 19/Hwy 22/Comb 20 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 19/Hwy 22/Comb 20 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 19/Hwy 22/Comb 20 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 19/Hwy 22/Comb 20 MPG | N/A | N/A | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 285 @ 5300 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | ||
| Torque | 305 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 7,900 lbs | 11,300 lbs | 11,100 lbs | 7,500 lbs | 6,700 lbs | 11,000 lbs | 11,100 lbs | 11,100 lbs | 6,700 lbs | 11,000 lbs | 9,300 lbs | 9,300 lbs | 11,000 lbs | 11,100 lbs | 11,100 lbs | 11,000 lbs | 11,000 lbs | 11,100 lbs | ||
| Payload | 2,240 pounds | 1,950 pounds | 2,030 pounds | 2,020 pounds | 2,060 pounds | 1,990 pounds | 2,010 pounds | 2,030 pounds | 2,040 pounds | 1,990 pounds | 1,940 pounds | 1,940 pounds | 1,970 pounds | 2,030 pounds | 2,030 pounds | 1,970 pounds | 1,970 pounds | 2,030 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V6, EcoTec3, 4.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,520 pounds | 4,800 pounds | 4,920 pounds | 4,940 pounds | 4,920 pounds | 4,970 pounds | 4,950 pounds | 4,920 pounds | 4,920 pounds | 4,970 pounds | 5,020 pounds | 5,020 pounds | 5,080 pounds | 5,040 pounds | 5,040 pounds | 5,080 pounds | 5,080 pounds | 5,040 pounds |
| Blind-Spot Alert | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Collision Warning System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Parental Control System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Pedestrian Detection System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Surround View Camera | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Internet Access | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Premium Radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 305 @ 5300 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 348 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 348 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 348 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 348 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hill Start Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 5.75 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 5.75 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4520 pounds | 4800 pounds | 4920 pounds | 4940 pounds | 4920 pounds | 4970 pounds | 4950 pounds | 4920 pounds | 4920 pounds | 4970 pounds | 5020 pounds | 5020 pounds | 5080 pounds | 5040 pounds | 5040 pounds | 5080 pounds | 5080 pounds | 5040 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 28 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | 24 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 43.1 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | 43 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | 44.5 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.1 inches | 7.8 inches | 8.1 inches | 8.1 inches | 8.1 inches | 8 inches | 8.1 inches | 8.1 inches | 8.1 inches | 8 inches | 8.1 inches | 8.1 inches | 8 inches | 8.1 inches | 8.1 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8.1 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 229.6 inches | 241.3 inches | 231.7 inches | 231.8 inches | 231.8 inches | 241.3 inches | 231.7 inches | 231.7 inches | 231.8 inches | 241.3 inches | 231.8 inches | 231.8 inches | 241.3 inches | 231.7 inches | 231.7 inches | 241.3 inches | 241.3 inches | 231.7 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 2240 pounds | 1950 pounds | 2030 pounds | 2020 pounds | 2060 pounds | 1990 pounds | 2010 pounds | 2030 pounds | 2040 pounds | 1990 pounds | 1940 pounds | 1940 pounds | 1970 pounds | 2030 pounds | 2030 pounds | 1970 pounds | 1970 pounds | 2030 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 66.1 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 76 feet | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Turning Diameter | 44.7 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.3 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.3 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.3 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.3 feet | 49.5 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 139.6 inches | 157 inches | 147.4 inches | 147.4 inches | 147.4 inches | 157 inches | 147.4 inches | 147.4 inches | 147.4 inches | 157 inches | 147.4 inches | 147.4 inches | 157 inches | 147.4 inches | 147.4 inches | 157 inches | 157 inches | 147.4 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2020 Sierra 1500 trims have turbo engines: SLE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter, SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter, etc. The following 2020 Sierra 1500 trims do not have turbo engines: Pickup 2D 8 ft with a V6, EcoTec3, 4.3 Liter, Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter, etc.
Is the GMC Sierra 1500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2020 Sierra 1500 ranges in power from the Pickup 2D 8 ft with 285 horsepower to the Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft with 355 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2020 Sierra 1500 have?
The 2020 Sierra 1500 ranges in power from the Pickup 2D 8 ft with 285 horsepower to the Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft with 355 horsepower.









