The GMC Sierra 1500 is a regular cab , extended cab , crew cab offered in 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck , 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" SLE , 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" Work Truck , 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" SLE , 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" Work Truck , 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SL , 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLE , 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLT , 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" Work Truck , 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLE , 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLT , 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Work Truck , 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SL , 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLE , 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Xtra Fuel Economy , 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLT , 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Denali , 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck , 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" SLE , 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" Work Truck , 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" SLE , 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" Work Truck , 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SL , 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLE , 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLT , 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" Work Truck , 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLE , 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLT , 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" Work Truck , 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SL , 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLE , 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLT , AWD Crew Cab 143.5" Denali , 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" 3HA , 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" 3HB , 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" 3HA and 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" 3HB . The powertrains include 4.3-liter V6 (195 hp) , 4.8-liter V8 (302 hp) , 5.3-liter V8 (315 hp) , 6.0-liter V8 hybrid (332 hp) and 6.2-liter V8 (403 hp) engines, and 4-speed automatic , 6-speed automatic and CVT transmissions. It is Rear, AWD, part-time, or selectable 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 14 mpg city to 20 mpg highway. The Sierra 1500 uses Regular fuel.
The Sierra 1500 has a 9,500 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Nissan Titan , Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra .
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