more about this model The GMC Sierra is essentially a rebadged version of the Chevrolet Silverado, and though there are certainly differences in trim as well as price, the trucks are identical from a functional standpoint. Both are good pickups, and choosing between them is a matter of personal taste. After a refresh for 2016, the Sierra enters the 2017 model year with a few significant updates, including active grille shutters to improve aerodynamics, low-speed automatic braking and a capless fuel filler. At its heart, this is still the same hard-working truck we've come to know and respect.
The Sierra can be had with three different engines, all designed to deliver strong low-end torque, which is exactly what a pickup truck needs to get those heavy loads moving. The base engine is a 4.3-liter V6 rated at 285 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque. An optional 5.3-liter V8 offers 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. For those who want as much muscle as possible, GMC offers a big 6.2-liter V8 that delivers 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. It turns the Sierra into one of the fastest-accelerating full-size pickups you can buy. All engines feature an automatic transmission and rear- or four-wheel drive. EPA fuel economy estimates range from a high of 20 mpg combined (18 city/24 highway) for the rear-wheel-drive V6 down to 17 mpg combined (15 city/20 highway) for the 6.2-liter V8 4x4. Tow ratings vary with configuration and top out at 11,800 pounds.
GMC offers a wide selection of bed and cab options. Regular-cab trucks can be had with a standard (6-foot-7-inch) bed or a long (8-foot) bed. Extended cabs come exclusively with the standard bed, and the four-door crew cab can be paired with either a short (5-foot-9-inch) bed or a standard bed. All cabs are nicely finished with broad, soft seats that offer good long-distance comfort, though overall cab space isn't as generous as some competing trucks. We like the quality of the interior and the easy-to-learn control layout, though we wish the side mirrors were bigger.
The Sierra is a pleasant truck to drive on a daily basis. The steering is reasonably responsive for a pickup truck, and the ride is quiet and smooth, if not quite best in class. Big trucks will always be ponderous on a curvy road, and the Sierra 1500 is no exception, but overall its responses are good. The 4x4 models get a low-range transfer case, and when equipped with the Z71 suspension package and more aggressive tires, the Sierra 1500 is an impressive off-roader.
GMC offers the Sierra in three trim levels: base, SLE, SLT and Denali. The base model is a commercial-grade work truck. We think most non-commercial buyers will be happy with the SLE or the SLT, which have more of the amenities we like to see in a daily driver. For those who want it all, the Denali trim turns the Sierra 1500 into a proper luxury truck. Edmunds can help find the perfect 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 for you.
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The 2017 Gmc Sierra-1500 earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 4.5 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Available GMC Sierra 1500 2017 Submodel Types: Crew Cab, Double Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Trims: SLE, SLT, Base, Denali, Work Truck, SLE1, SL, SLE2, SL2
Exterior Colors: Onyx Black, Summit White, Quicksilver Metallic, Sonoma Red Metallic, Iridium Metallic, Stealth Gray Metallic, Dark Slate Metallic, Stone Blue Metallic, Fire Red, White Frost Tricoat, Crimson Red Tintcoat, White Diamond Tricoat, Silver Birch Metallic, Bronze Alloy Metallic, Steel Gray Metallic, Cardinal Red, Cobalt Blue Metallic, Midnight Blue Metallic, Pure Silver Metallic, Storm Gray Metallic, Deep Blue Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic, Polo Green Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, Deep Ocean Blue Metallic, Gray Green Metallic, Mineral Metallic, Mocha Steel Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Emerald Green Metallic, Pewter Metallic, Carbon Metallic, Dark Crimson Metallic, Dark Toreador Red Metallic, Heritage Blue Metallic, Medium Brown Metallic, Dark Toreador Red, Indigo Blue Metallic, Light Steel Gray Metallic, Marine Blue Metallic, Arctic White, Graphite Blue Metallic, Mineral Green Metallic, Sand Beige Metallic
Interior Colors: Jet Black leather, Jet Black cloth, Ebony premium cloth, Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents cloth, Cocoa/Dune leather, Jet Black/Spice Red All Terrain leather, Dark Pewter, Dark Titanium cloth, Ebony leather, Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents vinyl, Cocoa/Dark Sand leather, Ebony premium leather, Ebony cloth, Dark Ash Seats w/Jet Black Interior Accents leather, Jet Black/Dark Ash cloth, Dark Titanium/Light Titanium leather, Dark Titanium/Light Titanium premium cloth, Cocoa/Dune cloth, Dark Pewter premium cloth, Graphite, Cocoa/Light Cashmere premium leather, Very Dark Cashmere/Light Cashmere leather, Neutral leather, Ebony/Light Cashmere leather, Jet Black/Dark Ash leather, Dark Titanium vinyl, Neutral, Ebony/Light Cashmere premium cloth, Jet Black/Dark Ash vinyl, Pewter, Pewter leather, Stone Gray, Ebony/Light Cashmere cloth, Jet Black/Spice Red All Terrain cloth, Stone Gray leather, Dark Titanium/Light Titanium cloth, Light Titanium/Ebony leather, Sandstone, Very Dark Cashmere/Light Cashmere premium cloth, Very Dark Cashmere/Light Cashmere premium leather
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Post-collision safety system, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, 6ft Bed, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, AWD/4WD, Stability Control, Towing Hitch, 10,000lb+ Towing Capacity, USB Inputs, Trip Computer, Power Driver Seat, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Auto Climate Control, Bluetooth, Leather Seats, Remote Start, Alarm, Back-up camera, Crew Cab, Heated seats, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Upgraded Engine, Parking sensors, Extended Cab, Mobile Internet, Upgraded Headlights, Navigation, Upgraded Stereo, 8000lb Towing Capacity, Sunroof/Moonroof, Cooled Seats, Standard Cab, 8ft Bed, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Rear Entertainment System, 6000lb Towing Capacity, 5000lb Towing Capacity, 3500lb Towing Capacity
Engine/Mechanics: 8, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), premium unleaded (recommended), flex-fuel (premium unleaded recommended/E85)
Drivetrains: four wheel drive, rear wheel drive, all wheel drive
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