2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD Review
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Average
7.5
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2023 Sierra 2500HD is a seriously capable heavy-duty truck. The large cabin fits passengers and cargo without issue. Hauling and towing capacities are strong, just as you'd expect from a truck in this class. The available MultiPro tailgate also makes loading items into the bed easy. But a few things are holding the Sierra back, such as poor ride quality, below-average visibility, and in-cabin tech that doesn't match up with the tech in segment leaders.
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- Crew Cab
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Pros
- Optional diesel engine supplies plenty of power
- Helpful in-cab technology and towing camera system
- Configurable MultiPro tailgate option adds versatility
- Lineup variety, including the off-road-focused AT4 and luxurious Denali
Cons
- Falls short of rivals in maximum towing and payload capacity
- Dated interior design, controls and materials
- Prices rise fast with options
What's new
- No significant changes for 2023
- Part of the fourth Sierra 2500HD generation introduced for 2020
Overview
The 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD has its work cut out for it. Already short when it comes to maximum towing and payload ratings, the Sierra now faces a new Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel model that aims to steal some thunder from the 2500HD AT4. But that's the least of GMC's concerns. The completely redesigned Ford F-250 Super Duty takes heavy-duty truck design to the next level.
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In response to these new threats to the 2023 2500HD, GMC makes no changes to its truck. But that's not because the company is sticking its head into the sand. Instead, a substantially refreshed 2024 Sierra HD lineup is set to resolve some of the current model's shortcomings. According to GMC, the new truck will offer more capability, next-generation technology, a cleaner exterior look, and a new interior with more upscale materials.
The upcoming 2024 Sierra 2500HD is compelling. But if you don't have the luxury of delaying a purchase, the 2023 Sierra 2500HD is a capable, but not a class-leading, heavy-duty truck. Be sure to read our full Expert Rating to learn more about the Sierra 2500HD.
Edmunds Expert Rating
edmunds TESTED
by the Edmunds Experts
Average
7.5
out of 10
We drove the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.
Performance
8/10
How does the Sierra 2500HD drive? The Sierra 2500's optional 6.6-liter diesel V8 is an excellent engine, and the 10-speed automatic it's paired to is top-notch. That V8 and its 910 lb-ft of torque propelled our 8,300-pound test truck from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.3 seconds — one of the quicker times in the 2500-series segment. We're less pleased with the brakes. The overly soft and long feel of the brake pedal action can diminish your confidence in the truck's abilities should you need to stop quickly.
Steering and handling are unremarkable. The steering is vague but well weighted. And despite its size, the Sierra tracks well through corners. In-town drivability and off-road capability are similarly average for the class. Keep the Sierra 2500 on bigger roads and you'll enjoy it just fine.
Steering and handling are unremarkable. The steering is vague but well weighted. And despite its size, the Sierra tracks well through corners. In-town drivability and off-road capability are similarly average for the class. Keep the Sierra 2500 on bigger roads and you'll enjoy it just fine.
Comfort
7/10
How comfortable is the Sierra 2500HD? Without any cargo in the bed, the Sierra 2500 has a bouncy ride, especially on the highway where road imperfections are common. The front seats help boost the Sierra's score with their comfortable and supportive padding. Lumbar support is excellent too. Things should be just fine on a long road trip over relatively smooth roads.
The Sierra's climate control system works quickly and is operated by easy-to-use control knobs placed conveniently on the dashboard. Road and wind noise is about average for the heavy-duty segment, but there is a pretty notable ruckus from the diesel up front, especially at idle. You'll definitely never forget that you got the diesel V8.
The Sierra's climate control system works quickly and is operated by easy-to-use control knobs placed conveniently on the dashboard. Road and wind noise is about average for the heavy-duty segment, but there is a pretty notable ruckus from the diesel up front, especially at idle. You'll definitely never forget that you got the diesel V8.
Interior
7.5/10
How’s the interior? The Sierra 2500 is a big truck with a big interior. Headroom and legroom are abundant in the crew-cab configuration. Getting in and out will take some climbing, but the truck's available side steps help with that. The Silverado 2500HD's interior has essentially the same design as the previous-generation truck's. The design, layout and switchgear are utterly familiar and a bit underwhelming. But to GMC's credit, it's all easy to use and well labeled.
Poor outward visibility drags down the Sierra's score a bit because of the small rearview mirror, big roof pillars and giant hood that's hard to see over. Luckily, the driving position is relatively high and gives a commanding view forward for most drivers.
Poor outward visibility drags down the Sierra's score a bit because of the small rearview mirror, big roof pillars and giant hood that's hard to see over. Luckily, the driving position is relatively high and gives a commanding view forward for most drivers.
Technology
7/10
How’s the tech? Our Denali test truck came with the Bose premium sound system and the 8-inch infotainment touchscreen. The audio and picture quality lived up to class standards, but there's no competing with the Ram 2500's massive center screen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is standard with the 2500, and our smartphones connected quickly during our test.
One weak spot is that the factory voice controls don't understand natural language, and they even have trouble with prescribed commands. Siri and Google Voice will paper over this weakness if you use them, though. We like that a full suite of advanced driver aids is standard, but the forward collision warning and blind-spot warning systems seemed oversensitive in our testing.
One weak spot is that the factory voice controls don't understand natural language, and they even have trouble with prescribed commands. Siri and Google Voice will paper over this weakness if you use them, though. We like that a full suite of advanced driver aids is standard, but the forward collision warning and blind-spot warning systems seemed oversensitive in our testing.
Towing and Storage
8.5/10
How are the towing and storage? The Sierra 2500 gets top marks in the cargo and utility segment thanks to an abundance of big in-bed tie-downs, the trick six-position MultiPro tailgate, smartly placed bed sidesteps, robust hauling capability, and plenty of cargo space inside the cabin. The rear seats flip up easily to accommodate larger items, and cupholders abound throughout the cabin. In-cabin small-item storage could be better optimized, but there's still a decent amount.
Maximum fifth-wheel gooseneck towing capacity for the GMC is respectable for the class, but the topped-out rating for conventional towing is a few thousand pounds behind key rivals. But the Sierra makes towing easy with standard extendable tow mirrors, a remarkable 15-view towing-camera system, and a tire pressure monitoring system for a trailer's tires.
Maximum fifth-wheel gooseneck towing capacity for the GMC is respectable for the class, but the topped-out rating for conventional towing is a few thousand pounds behind key rivals. But the Sierra makes towing easy with standard extendable tow mirrors, a remarkable 15-view towing-camera system, and a tire pressure monitoring system for a trailer's tires.
Fuel Economy
7.5/10
How’s the fuel economy? The EPA doesn't require fuel economy testing for heavy-duty pickups, so the Sierra 2500 doesn't have a published fuel consumption number. That said, our diesel-powered test truck returned respectable numbers during its time with us. On long highway journeys, it averaged around 17-18 mpg, which is good for the segment.
Value
7/10
Is the Sierra 2500HD a good value? It's built well, and our test truck didn't have any glaring flaws in construction inside or out. But the Sierra, especially in Denali trim, can get pretty expensive, and it uses a lot of the Chevrolet Silverado's middle-of-the-road cabin materials. For a truck that can easily crest $80,000, we'd like things to be a bit higher-quality.
The ownership experience is about average for the class. The Sierra offers an average warranty for the class, with three years/36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper and five years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage.
The ownership experience is about average for the class. The Sierra offers an average warranty for the class, with three years/36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper and five years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage.
Wildcard
7.5/10
Like many of its rivals, the Sierra 2500's personality comes mostly from its sheer size. Up front, the tall and imposing grille gives it a certain curb appeal. And from inside the cabin, the high driving position makes you feel like you're on top of the world. There's a certain amount of fun to be had in a rig like the Sierra Denali.
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2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD trim level differences
The 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD is a heavy-duty pickup truck available in two-door regular-cab, four-door extended-cab (Double Cab) and four-door crew-cab configurations matched with standard 6.8-foot or long 8.1-foot cargo beds. Compare the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD trim levels in-depth.
Which Sierra 2500HD trim does Edmunds recommend?
We recommend the Sierra 2500HD in SLT trim, which comes in either extended-cab or crew-cab configuration. The SLT includes desirable styling, comfort and technology features and offers more access to upgrades should your budget allow it. However, if you want a regular-cab truck, your only choices are the Pro and SLE trim levels.

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Reliability
The 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3 out of 5, ranks it #10 out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Reliability Rating by RepairPal
3 out of 5 stars3/5Above Average
#10 out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks
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vs. $752/yr
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Frequency
0.67x/yr
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22.3%
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Recalls
1 recall foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 24V060000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- N232426400
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 570434
- Defect Description:
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.
- Defect Consequence:
- An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400.
Warranty
3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 6 years / 100,000 miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Free maintenance Warranty
- 1 years / unlimited miles
GMC Sierra 2500HD Reviews
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Love the looks, love the power, love the economy
4 out of 5 starsRick B., 03/18/2021
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A)
I purchased a 2020 Sierra 2500HD AT4 (Duramax) in November of 2020. This thing is a BEAST and a joy to drive. I've put almost 131K miles on it thus far and have not had a single issue. IMHO, the interior is better than a Ford but trails behind the Dodge. However, just because it seems less capable with technology isn't necessarily true. I have physical switches for many things that … the Dodge incorporates in their big screen. I MUCH prefer the switches because I don't have to go through electronic pages to find what I'm looking for. The seats are a bit hard but are very supportive. I'm averaging a 21mpg with it at this point but the majority (80%) of my driving is highway speeds. In an attempt see just how good of gas mileage I could get, I drove a cruise controlled speed of 55 mph on a VERY flat 2 lane road for a little over 75 miles. My results, 29.3mpg, yep, you read that right. As I get up to interstate cruising speed it's much closer to 22mpg. I have hauled my 6,000 pound boat a couple of times with it and it still gets around 14mpg. Speaking of hauling the boat, this thing tows like a dream. The cameras, mirrors and tow-haul mode work great and if I couldn't see the boat in my mirrors, I would hardly know it's there. The voice command menu and responsiveness is great, no issues with it and it has always recognized what I'm asking for. The Bose speakers produce more than I can listen to, and the cab is quiet enough for conference calls when I'm travelling for work. The in-cab outlet is perfect for charging my laptop on the go and allows my wife to use the computer when we travel without killing the battery. I put a hardcover on the bed but with the multipro tailgate I rarely have to do anything with it, and I make a LOT of trips to the lumber yard for 8'+ lumber. All I have to do is drop the upper portion of the tailgate and the long lumber slides right in and is safe and secure. One thing I would criticize. It doesn't match up when compared to the other makers off-roading capabilities (manual/push button locking differentials), but I didn't really buy it for that. If you want something to do some relatively challenging off-road cruising, look elsewhere. I could go on, but suffice it to say that I LOVE this truck and would absolutely recommend it without hesitation.
Awesome ridding truck
5 out of 5 starsJimmy Rawlings, 02/09/2021
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A)
If you want to go from a 1/2 ton to a 3/4 ton for towing your larger than 30’ travel trailer, this is an excellent choice. The new 6.6 gas motor will give you convenience towing any bumper pull trailer. If pulling the heavier 5th wheel trailers you probably want to go with the diesel. This truck with the gas motor rides really nice towing and empty. Don’t expect 1/2 ton gas mileage. I’m … getting around 15 -16mpg highway and 12-14 city. My last truck was a 2011 6.2 Ltz 1/2 ton some performance upgrades. Long tube headers ,cold air intake levelling kit and larger tires with 20”wheels. I was getting about the same gas mileage . But had to use premium gas. When towing my 30’ travel trailer the 2500 gets between 9&10mpg (based on a 1500 mile round trip) I have owned 7 gm trucks over the last 40 years, all purchased new except 2 that were low mileage. All gas V8s, and never had any motor or transmission problems. Towed boat,snowmobile,cargo,utility,tent ,horse and travel trailers over the years. Hopefully this helps anyone trying to decide if this is the right tow rig for you. Ps I worked on the line in gm Oshawa for 46 years,if you were wondering why all the gm trucks lol.
2500 DENALI
5 out of 5 starssv, 09/29/2020
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A)
I just traded my 18 GMC 1500 oh what a difference in ride and payload i love it wish i bought the Diesel
Emission System Issues
3 out of 5 starsRobert in WY, 12/28/2021
2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A)
After 43K miles I'm selling my Year 2020, 2500 HD Denali, 6.6 l diesel. Replaced the diesel particulate filter at 20K miles for $1500. The particulate heater (burner) just died at 43K miles for another $1500. Waiting 2 weeks for parts while the truck sits. After 50K miles, I will pay these repair bills instead of GMC. i am on first name basis with service dept. No thanks. I'm out.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sierra 2500HD since its last redesign.
2023 Sierra 2500HD Highlights
Crew Cab
Pro
| Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $46,600 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Seating | 6 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
| Max Towing Capacity | 18,500 lbs. |
| Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Sierra 2500HD models:
- Side Blind Zone Alert
- Warns the driver with visual and audible alerts when other vehicles are in the truck's blind spots.
- Rear Camera Mirror
- Camera-based, unobstructed 180-degree view of what's behind the truck, shown on the rearview mirror glass.
- Transparent Trailer View
- Uses cameras to stitch together an image that allows the driver to see through a trailer to what's behind and to the sides of it.
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