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Used 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 is available in eight trim levels: Pro, SLE, Elevation, SLT, AT4, AT4X, Denali and Denali Ultimate. The Sierra 1500 is also available in three cab configurations: regular cab, double cab (it's a crew cab but with less rear seat space) and crew cab. Not all trims are available in all configurations. There are also three bed lengths available depending on the cab configuration.

The Sierra is also available with one of four engines. They include:

  • Turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine (310 hp, 348 lb-ft of torque)
  • Turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six diesel engine (277 hp, 460 lb-ft of torque)
  • 5.3-liter V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft of torque)
  • 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft)

Naturally, not every engine is available in every trim or configuration. The four-cylinder and 5.3-liter V8 (with rear-wheel drive) come with an eight-speed automatic. There's a 10-speed automatic for the 5.3-liter V8 with four-wheel drive, the diesel six-cylinder and the top-dog 6.2-liter V8. Rear-wheel drive is standard for most trims, with 4WD widely available.

Pro
The entry-level Sierra 1500 is available with either the four-cylinder or 5.3-liter V8 engine. It's about the closest you'll get to a straightforward old-school truck these days. It comes with:

  • 17-inch steel wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Chrome bumpers
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Vinyl floor coverings
  • Tilt-only steering wheel
  • Cloth or vinyl upholstery
  • Six-speaker audio system (double cab and crew cab)
  • Two USB ports
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Frontal collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assist (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)

SLE
The SLE is available with the four-cylinder, 5.3-liter V8 or diesel engine. It includes all of the base Sierra's features and adds a lot more, including:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Body-colored door handles
  • LED bed lighting
  • Heated exterior mirrors
  • Trailer hitch receiver
  • MultiPro configurable tailgate with power lock/release
  • Rearview camera with trailer hitch guidelines
  • Automatic-locking rear differential
  • Remote start
  • Cruise control
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Carpeted flooring
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Full-color digital gauge cluster
  • 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment display
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Two additional USB ports (an additional two when equipped with bucket seats)
  • Dual 120-volt power outlets (one in the cabin, one in the bed)
  • Heated, leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • Satellite radio

Elevation
The Elevation only adds a few features on top of the SLE, including:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • LED foglights
  • Increased towing capacity
  • Single-speed transfer case (4WD models)
  • Cloth upholstery

SLT
The SLT is available with all drivetrains except the four-cylinder engine. It ramps up the Sierra's luxury vibe with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • Chrome exterior trim
  • Heated and power-folding mirrors
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Auto-dimming driver's side and rearview mirrors
  • Leather upholstery
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • 120-volt power outlet
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

AT4
The AT4 trim is available with either the diesel or 6.2-liter V8 engine and enhances the Sierra's off-road performance with:

  • Four-wheel drive
  • Two-speed transfer case
  • Hill descent control
  • Upgraded suspension with monotube shock absorbers and a 2-inch lift
  • All-terrain tires
  • Recovery hooks
  • Skid plates
  • Adjustable traction control

Other than the off-road upgrades, the AT4 also includes:

  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Ventilated front seats with center console
  • Integrated trailer brake controller
  • Heated rear outboard seats
  • Seven-speaker Bose premium audio
  • Safety alert seat (vibrates the driver's seat cushion when a safety warning is triggered)
  • Wireless charging pad

AT4X
The AT4X is only offered with the 6.2-liter V8 and is a much more serious off-roader. Besides the AT4's all-terrain enhancements, you get plenty of convenience and safety features. Highlights include:

  • Off-road-specific adaptive dampers (helps improve ride comfort and handling stability)
  • Electronic front and rear locking differentials
  • Sunroof
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Tailgate-mounted speakers
  • Bed-view camera
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Pre-wiring for trailer camera view systems
  • Virtual rearview mirror camera (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • Automatic rear braking
  • Trailer blind-spot monitor

Denali
The Sierra Denali introduces you to the luxurious side and is available with all drivetrains but the four-cylinder engine. It includes all of the safety features listed for the AT4X, minus the adaptive cruise control, and builds off the SLT trim with:

  • Two-speed transfer case (4WD only)
  • Adaptive suspension (can adjust to improve ride comfort and handling)
  • Integrated trailer brake controller
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Bed-view camera
  • Bose audio system
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Side steps
  • Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Wireless charging
  • Trailer side blind-spot assist

Denali Ultimate
The Denali Ultimate can be thought of as a fully loaded Sierra. It comes standard with the 6.2-liter V8, with the diesel available as an option.

  • 22-inch wheels
  • Carbon-fiber composite bed
  • Power-deploying side steps
  • Sunroof
  • Head-up display
  • Tailgate-mounted speakers
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • 12-speaker Bose premium audio
  • Virtual mirror camera
  • Super Cruise semi-automated driving system

Many features found in the upper trim levels can be added to the lower trims through option packages. GM's Super Cruise hands-free highway driving system is only available on Denali models, though.

Which Sierra 1500 trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend going for the SLE trim, which adds a long list of desirable standard features to the base Pro trim, including cruise control, heated seats, a trailer hitch receiver and GMC's MultiPro configurable tailgate. The added features make it a solid value.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Vehicle
Sierra 1500 Pro
Sierra 1500 SLE
Sierra 1500 Elevation
Sierra 1500 SLT
Sierra 1500 AT4
Sierra 1500 Denali
Sierra 1500 AT4X
Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate
Vehicle
Pro
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Elevation
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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3 for sale near you
SLT
5.3L 8cyl 10A
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2 for sale near you
AT4
3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 10A
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1 for sale near you
Denali
5.3L 8cyl 10A
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6 for sale near you
AT4X
6.2L 8cyl 10A
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Denali Ultimate
6.2L 8cyl 10A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
premium leather
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
Engine power
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
277 hp @ 3,750 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
430 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
460 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
Engine displacement
2.7 l
2.7 l
2.7 l
5.3 l
3.0 l
5.3 l
6.2 l
6.2 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
v8
inline 6
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/70R17
255/70R17
275/60R20
265/65R18
275/65R18
275/60R20
275/65R18
275/50R22
Wheel size
17 X 8.0-in
17 X 8.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
20 X 9.0-in
18 X 8.5-in
22 X 9-in
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 22 / 20 MPG
19 / 22 / 20 MPG
19 / 22 / 20 MPG
16 / 21 / 18 MPG
20 / 23 / 21 MPG
16 / 21 / 18 MPG
14 / 18 / 16 MPG
15 / 20 / 17 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
456 / 528 miles
456 / 528 miles
456 / 528 miles
384 / 504 miles
480 / 552 miles
384 / 504 miles
336 / 432 miles
360 / 480 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
diesel fuel
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
46.3 ft.
46.3 ft.
46.9 ft.
46.3 ft.
47.3 ft.
46.9 ft.
47.3 ft.
46.9 ft.
Curb weight
4,750 lb.
4,750 lb.
4,750 lb.
4,880 lb.
5,690 lb.
4,880 lb.
5,530 lb.
5,380 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
11.1 in.
7.9 in.
11.1 in.
8.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
Height
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
78.4 in.
75.5 in.
78.4 in.
75.5 in.
Length
231.9 in.
231.9 in.
231.9 in.
231.9 in.
232.9 in.
231.9 in.
232.9 in.
231.9 in.
Bed Length
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
Wheelbase
147.4 in.
147.4 in.
147.4 in.
147.4 in.
147.5 in.
147.4 in.
147.5 in.
147.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
Front Leg Room
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
64.5 in.
66.0 in.
64.5 in.
66.0 in.
Rear Head Room
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
64.0 in.
65.2 in.
64.0 in.
65.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$44,898
$47,117
$49,517
$53,751
Not Available
$60,817
$69,220
$69,882
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.6
$0.63
$0.66
$0.72
Not Available
$0.81
$0.92
$0.93
Depreciation
$11,588
$12,316
$13,115
$15,436
Not Available
$19,731
$18,977
$19,918
Financing
$5,632
$6,660
$7,003
$7,623
Not Available
$9,206
$11,083
$11,260
Taxes & Fees
$2,306
$2,642
$2,754
$2,957
Not Available
$3,475
$4,089
$4,147
Fuel
$12,821
$12,821
$12,821
$14,241
Not Available
$14,241
$19,771
$18,591
Insurance
$3,632
$3,759
$3,918
$3,844
Not Available
$3,988
$4,146
$4,146
Maintenance
$6,359
$6,359
$7,346
$7,346
Not Available
$7,872
$8,661
$9,327
Repairs
$2,560
$2,560
$2,560
$2,304
Not Available
$2,304
$2,493
$2,493
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, vinyl
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Dark Walnut/Slate, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Dark Walnut/Slate, leather
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black w/Kalahari Accents, leather
Jet Black, premium leather
Atmosphere/Brownstone, premium leather
Obsidian Rush, premium leather
Alpine Umber, premium leather
Exterior
Pacific Blue Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Cardinal Red
Summit White
Onyx Black
Titanium Rush Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Cardinal Red
Summit White
Onyx Black
Titanium Rush Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Dynamic Blue Metallic
Desert Sand Metallic
Cardinal Red
Summit White
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Onyx Black
Titanium Rush Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Pacific Blue Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Summit White
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Onyx Black
Titanium Rush Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Desert Sand Metallic
Summit White
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Onyx Black
Titanium Rush Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Pacific Blue Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Dynamic Blue Metallic
Summit White
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Onyx Black
Titanium Rush Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Desert Sand Metallic
Summit White
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Onyx Black
Titanium Rush Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Pacific Blue Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Dynamic Blue Metallic
Onyx Black