2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
Save 1 of 16  Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 8 ft | Save 2 of 16  Sierra 1500 Double Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 3 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 4 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | Save 5 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 6 of 16  Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 7 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Elevation Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 8 of 16 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | Save 9 of 16 Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 10 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Elevation Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | Save 11 of 16 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | Save 12 of 16 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 13 of 16 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab AT4 Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 14 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab AT4 Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | Save 15 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | Save 16 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $21,733 | $27,148 | $27,856 | $29,585 | $30,110 | $30,522 | $31,278 | $31,710 | $32,024 | $32,213 | $36,414 | $36,920 | $38,298 | $38,437 | $39,956 | $40,372 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 16/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 18/Hwy 20/Comb 19 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 18/Hwy 20/Comb 19 MPG | City 18/Hwy 20/Comb 19 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 18/Hwy 20/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 22/Hwy 26/Comb 24 MPG | City 16/Hwy 21/Comb 18 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 | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 285 @ 5300 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 277 @ 3750 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | ||
| Torque | 305 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 9,900 lbs | 9,400 lbs | 9,400 lbs | 9,400 lbs | 10,900 lbs | 11,000 lbs | 10,900 lbs | 10,900 lbs | 11,000 lbs | 10,900 lbs | 11,700 lbs | 11,800 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 9,200 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 9,200 lbs | ||
| Payload | 2,250 pounds | 2,020 pounds | 2,020 pounds | 2,010 pounds | 2,000 pounds | 2,050 pounds | 2,000 pounds | 2,040 pounds | 2,050 pounds | 2,040 pounds | 2,030 pounds | 1,980 pounds | 1,770 pounds | 2,030 pounds | 1,980 pounds | 2,030 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | 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 | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 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 | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,520 pounds | 4,940 pounds | 4,990 pounds | 4,950 pounds | 4,970 pounds | 4,920 pounds | 4,970 pounds | 4,920 pounds | 4,920 pounds | 4,920 pounds | 5,040 pounds | 5,080 pounds | 5,390 pounds | 5,040 pounds | 5,080 pounds | 5,040 pounds |
| Blind-Spot Alert | 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 | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | 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 | ||
| Parental Control System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | 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 |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Internet Access | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | 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 |
| Premium Radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | 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 | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | 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 | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 305 @ 5300 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 348 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 348 @ 5600 RPM | 348 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 348 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 460 @ 3750 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 | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Not Available | 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 | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Outlet | 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 | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | 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 | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | 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 | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 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 | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hill Start Assist | 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 | Diesel | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Stability Control | 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 |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 5.75 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4520 pounds | 4940 pounds | 4990 pounds | 4950 pounds | 4970 pounds | 4920 pounds | 4970 pounds | 4920 pounds | 4920 pounds | 4920 pounds | 5040 pounds | 5080 pounds | 5390 pounds | 5040 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.1 inches | 8.1 inches | 8 inches | 8.1 inches | 8 inches | 8.1 inches | 8 inches | 8.1 inches | 8.1 inches | 8.1 inches | 8.1 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8.1 inches | 8 inches | 8.1 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 229.6 inches | 231.8 inches | 241.3 inches | 231.7 inches | 241.3 inches | 231.8 inches | 241.3 inches | 231.7 inches | 231.8 inches | 231.7 inches | 231.7 inches | 241.3 inches | 241.3 inches | 231.7 inches | 241.3 inches | 231.7 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 2250 pounds | 2020 pounds | 2020 pounds | 2010 pounds | 2000 pounds | 2050 pounds | 2000 pounds | 2040 pounds | 2050 pounds | 2040 pounds | 2030 pounds | 1980 pounds | 1770 pounds | 2030 pounds | 1980 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 | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 89 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 | ||
| Turning Diameter | 44.7 feet | 46.3 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.9 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.3 feet | 49.5 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 139.6 inches | 147.4 inches | 157 inches | 147.4 inches | 157 inches | 147.4 inches | 157 inches | 147.4 inches | 147.4 inches | 147.4 inches | 147.4 inches | 157 inches | 157 inches | 147.4 inches | 157 inches | 147.4 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 have a turbo?
Yes, the following 2021 Sierra 1500 trims have turbo engines: SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter, Elevation Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter, etc. The following 2021 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 2021 Sierra 1500 ranges in power from the AT4 Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 277 horsepower to the Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft with 355 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2021 Sierra 1500 have?
The 2021 Sierra 1500 ranges in power from the AT4 Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 277 horsepower to the Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft with 355 horsepower.
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