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.
1 of 16  Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 8 ft | 2 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 3 of 16  Sierra 1500 Double Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 4 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 5 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 6 of 16 Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 7 of 16 Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 8 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Elevation Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 9 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 10 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Elevation Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 11 of 16 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 12 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 13 of 16 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 14 of 16 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab AT4 Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 15 of 16  Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 ft | 16 of 16 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab AT4 Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $23,941 | $26,862 | $29,387 | $29,608 | $31,970 | $31,993 | $32,064 | $32,806 | $34,790 | $37,209 | $39,789 | $42,062 | $42,157 | $43,039 | $44,006 | $44,351 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 16/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 18/Hwy 20/Comb 19 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 18/Hwy 20/Comb 19 MPG | City 18/Hwy 20/Comb 19 MPG | City 18/Hwy 20/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 16/Hwy 21/Comb 18 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG | City 22/Hwy 26/Comb 24 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | ||
| Horsepower | 285 @ 5300 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5600 RPM | 310 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM | 277 @ 3750 RPM | ||
| Torque | 305 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 9,900 lbs | 9,400 lbs | 9,400 lbs | 9,400 lbs | 10,900 lbs | 11,000 lbs | 11,000 lbs | 10,900 lbs | 10,900 lbs | 10,900 lbs | 11,800 lbs | 9,100 lbs | 11,700 lbs | 9,200 lbs | 9,200 lbs | 9,100 lbs | ||
| Payload | 2,250 pounds | 2,020 pounds | 2,020 pounds | 2,010 pounds | 2,000 pounds | 2,050 pounds | 2,050 pounds | 2,000 pounds | 2,040 pounds | 2,040 pounds | 1,980 pounds | 1,980 pounds | 2,030 pounds | 2,030 pounds | 2,030 pounds | 1,770 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 | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 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 | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,520 pounds | 4,990 pounds | 4,940 pounds | 4,950 pounds | 4,970 pounds | 4,920 pounds | 4,920 pounds | 4,970 pounds | 4,920 pounds | 4,920 pounds | 5,080 pounds | 5,080 pounds | 5,040 pounds | 5,040 pounds | 5,040 pounds | 5,390 pounds |
| Blind-Spot Alert | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | ||
| Collision Warning System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | ||
| 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 | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | 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 | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | ||
| 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 | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | 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 | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Torque | 305 @ 5300 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 348 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 348 @ 5600 RPM | 348 @ 5600 RPM | 348 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 383 @ 5600 RPM | 460 @ 3750 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 | Not Available | Standard | 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 | Standard | Optional | 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 | Standard | Optional | 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 | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | ||
| 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 | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 5.75 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.75 feet | 5.75 feet | 5.75 feet | 6.5 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4520 pounds | 4990 pounds | 4940 pounds | 4950 pounds | 4970 pounds | 4920 pounds | 4920 pounds | 4970 pounds | 4920 pounds | 4920 pounds | 5080 pounds | 5080 pounds | 5040 pounds | 5040 pounds | 5040 pounds | 5390 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 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 | 8.1 inches | 8.1 inches | 8 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 229.6 inches | 241.3 inches | 231.8 inches | 231.7 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 | 231.7 inches | 231.7 inches | 241.3 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 2250 pounds | 2020 pounds | 2020 pounds | 2010 pounds | 2000 pounds | 2050 pounds | 2050 pounds | 2000 pounds | 2040 pounds | 2040 pounds | 1980 pounds | 1980 pounds | 2030 pounds | 2030 pounds | 2030 pounds | 1770 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 | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.3 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.9 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.3 feet | 49.5 feet | 49.5 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.3 feet | 46.3 feet | 49.5 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 139.6 inches | 157 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 | 147.4 inches | 147.4 inches | 157 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. For a more detailed look at the 2021 Sierra 1500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 specs page.
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. For a more detailed look at the 2021 Sierra 1500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 specs page.
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. For a more detailed look at the 2021 Sierra 1500 specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 specs page.
All 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Trims and Styles
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Pickup 2D 8 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLE Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Elevation Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Elevation Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab AT4 Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali Pickup 4D 5 3/4 Ft
- 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab AT4 Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
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