2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 15  Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 8 ft | 2 of 15  Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | 3 of 15  Sierra 1500 Double Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 4 of 15  Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 5 of 15  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 6 of 15  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 7 of 15  Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 8 of 15  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 9 of 15  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 10 of 15  Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 8 ft | 11 of 15  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 12 of 15 Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 6 1/2 ft | 13 of 15  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 14 of 15 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 15 of 15  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $13,555 | $16,871 | $17,183 | $17,686 | $19,794 | $20,804 | $22,522 | $23,739 | $24,820 | $25,644 | $25,923 | $25,937 | $26,272 | $26,602 | $27,688 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 16/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 285 @ 5300 RPM | 285 @ 5300 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 | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | ||
| Torque | 305 lb-ft | 305 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 | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 9,800 lbs | 8,900 lbs | 9,200 lbs | 10,900 lbs | 5,500 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 11,800 lbs | 10,900 lbs | 10,900 lbs | 9,500 lbs | 10,800 lbs | 8,600 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 10,800 lbs | 9,100 lbs | ||
| Payload | 1,950 pounds | 1,960 pounds | 1,810 pounds | 1,810 pounds | N/A | 1,770 pounds | 1,820 pounds | 1,770 pounds | 1,770 pounds | 1,900 pounds | 1,740 pounds | 1,860 pounds | 1,660 pounds | 1,740 pounds | 1,720 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V6, EcoTec3, FF, 4.3L | V6, EcoTec3, FF, 4.3L | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3L | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3L | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3L | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,723 pounds | 4,517 pounds | 5,263 pounds | 5,263 pounds | 5,166 pounds | 5,302 pounds | 5,263 pounds | 5,302 pounds | 5,302 pounds | 4,975 pounds | 5,333 pounds | 4,816 pounds | 5,509 pounds | 5,333 pounds | 5,452 pounds |
| Collision Warning System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Emergency & Security Services | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Not available | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not available | Standard | Not available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Internet Access | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 305 @ 5300 RPM | 305 @ 5300 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 | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Outlet | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | 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 | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | ||
| Hill Start Assist | 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 | ||
| Stability Control | 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 |
| Bed Length | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 5.75 feet | 8 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4723 pounds | 4517 pounds | 5263 pounds | 5263 pounds | 5166 pounds | 5302 pounds | 5263 pounds | 5302 pounds | 5302 pounds | 4975 pounds | 5333 pounds | 4816 pounds | 5509 pounds | 5333 pounds | 5452 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 34 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | 26 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 42.4 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.4 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | 42.8 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | 45.3 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.3 inches | 8.2 inches | 8.9 inches | 8.9 inches | Not Available | 8.9 inches | 8.9 inches | 8.9 inches | 8.9 inches | 8.8 inches | 8.9 inches | 8.6 inches | 8.9 inches | 8.9 inches | 8.9 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 224.4 inches | 205.6 inches | 229.5 inches | 229.5 inches | 239 inches | 229.5 inches | 229.5 inches | 229.5 inches | 229.5 inches | 224.4 inches | 239 inches | 205.6 inches | 239 inches | 239 inches | 229.5 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1950 pounds | 1960 pounds | 1810 pounds | 1810 pounds | Not Available | 1770 pounds | 1820 pounds | 1770 pounds | 1770 pounds | 1900 pounds | 1740 pounds | 1860 pounds | 1660 pounds | 1740 pounds | 1720 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 66 inches | 66 inches | 65.9 inches | 65.9 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 65.9 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | 66 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 76 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | 61 feet | Not Available | Not Available | 61 feet | Not Available | Not Available | 76 feet | Not Available | 61 feet | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Turning Diameter | 43.9 feet | 40 feet | 46.9 feet | 46.9 feet | 48.6 feet | 47.2 feet | 46.9 feet | 47.2 feet | 47.2 feet | 43.9 feet | 48.6 feet | 40 feet | 48.6 feet | 48.6 feet | 47.2 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 133 inches | 119 inches | 143.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 153 inches | 143.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 143.5 inches | 133 inches | 153 inches | 119 inches | 153 inches | 153 inches | 143.5 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 have a turbo?
No, the 2016 Sierra 1500 does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time. For a more detailed look at the 2016 Sierra 1500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 specs page.
Is the GMC Sierra 1500 underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2016 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. For a more detailed look at the 2016 Sierra 1500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 specs page.
How much horsepower does a 2016 Sierra 1500 have?
The 2016 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. For a more detailed look at the 2016 Sierra 1500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 specs page.
All 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Trims and Styles
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SLE Pickup 2D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
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