Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2025 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2024 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2023 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16.8 | 13.84 | 15.68 | — |
| 2022 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.84 | 16.8 | — |
| 2021 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.84 | 16.8 | 13-17 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16.8 | 14.7 | 15.68 | — |
| 2018 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2017 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 | — |
| 2015 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.76 | 13.84 | — |
| 2014 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2013 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
| 2012 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
| 2011 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 19.6 | 13.07 | 16.8 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | pickup | 8 | 5.3 | Regular | L82 | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | V8 |
| 2020 | pickup | 6 | 4.3 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | — | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | — | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | pickup | 8 | 5.3 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | pickup | 8 | 5.3 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Regular | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | van | 8 | 6.2 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | van | 8 | 6.2 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | pickup | 8 | 6.2 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Series | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: SLE | SLE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: SLE | SLE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Series: 1500 | — | 1500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: Denali Ultimate | Denali Ultimate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $40,695, MSRP range: $40,695 - $65,700, Confidence: 0.7, notes: MSRP range for 2500HD models. 1500 models have a lower starting MSRP., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 5/11/2026 | Series: 2500 Denali | — | 2500 Denali | USD | $40,695 | $40,695 - $65,700 | 0.7 | MSRP range for 2500HD models. 1500 models have a lower starting MSRP. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 5/11/2026 | — |
| 2020 | — | Series: 2500, Trim: SLT | SLT | 2500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Trim: 1500 SLT | 1500 SLT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $44,890, Series: 3500, Trim: Fleet/Base | Fleet/Base | 3500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $44,890 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Wheelbase | Cab type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2523 | 89.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 158.94, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | — | — | 4 | 18 | 18 | 158.94 | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 3 | 4 | — | — | Cab type: Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended, Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 119, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 119 | Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | rearAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | — | optional |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | optional |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | optional | — | — |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | — | — |
| 2018 | standard | standard | — | standard | — | optional | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Electrification | Battery type | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Electrification: bev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | bev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 GMC Sierra presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or complaints logged, indicating a strong initial build quality.
2025
The 2025 GMC Sierra presents an excellent initial reliability profile with no reported recalls or complaints.
2024
The 2024 GMC Sierra presents an excellent reliability profile, with zero reported recalls or complaints.
2023
The 2023 GMC Sierra presents an excellent initial reliability profile with zero recalls and zero consumer complaints logged.
2022
The 2022 GMC Sierra presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints in its initial assessment.
2021
The 2021 GMC Sierra stands out with an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints according to NHTSA data.
2020
The 2020 GMC Sierra presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating a very high level of reliability and safety based on the provided data.
2018
The 2018 GMC Sierra stands out with an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
2017
The 2017 GMC Sierra presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant and recurring issues reported in its **power train** and **service brakes**.
2016
The 2016 GMC Sierra is rated as average for reliability, with significant concerns regarding the **airbag system** and **electrical issues**.
2015
The 2015 GMC Sierra earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant concerns with its power steering system and widespread issues with exterior lighting.
2014
The 2014 GMC Sierra earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2013
The 2013 GMC Sierra is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns regarding its **airbag system**.
2012
The 2012 GMC Sierra presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its **fuel injection pump (CP4)**, which can lead to costly failures and loss of critical systems.
2011
The 2011 GMC Sierra earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to widespread dashboard cracking impacting airbag safety and recurring engine issues.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the GMC Sierra?
Carfocal currently has 15 published Sierra reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 GMC Sierra presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or complaints logged, indicating a strong initial build quality.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the GMC Sierra reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every GMC Sierra. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 gmc sierra presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or complaints logged, indicating a strong initial build quality. and the 2026 gmc sierra's strong reliability record and lack of reported issues make it a compelling used truck purchase. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
15 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the GMC Sierra?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 15
- Years tracked
- 15
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints