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Used 2021 GMC Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The GMC Sierra 3500HD is a heavy-duty full-size pickup truck. It's available in five trim levels: Sierra, SLE, SLT, AT4 and Denali. The Sierra and SLE are available in regular-cab, extended-cab (double) and crew-cab configurations, while the SLT, AT4 and Denali models are crew cab only. The Sierra 3500HD is available with a choice of a 6.6-liter gasoline V8 (401 horsepower, 464 lb-ft of torque) paired with a six-speed automatic transmission or a 6.6-liter turbocharged diesel V8 (445 hp, 910 lb-ft) mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Sierra, SLE and SLT trims, while four-wheel drive is optional on that trio and standard on the AT4 and Denali. A dual rear-wheel option is available on certain cab and bed configurations of the Sierra to boost the truck's towing capacity.

Sierra
The base Sierra is a relatively bare-bones truck. Standard features include:

  • 18-inch steel wheels
  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Manually adjustable trailering mirrors
  • Cargo bed steps
  • Locking tailgate and spare tire carrier
  • 40/20/40-split front bench seat
  • Vinyl seats and floor coverings
  • Manual windows and door locks (regular cab)
  • Trailering hitch
  • 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

SLE
Adds more convenience features, such as:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Upgraded exterior trim
  • Power trailering mirrors
  • Configurable (MultiPro) tailgate
  • Integrated brake trailer controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab)
  • Cloth seats and carpeted floors
  • Front underseat storage
  • Cruise control
  • Power door locks and windows
  • Remote keyless entry
  • 4.2-inch color driver information display
  • Satellite radio
  • Connected services including a Wi-Fi hotspot

SLT
More luxurious than the SLE, the SLT has:

  • Power-folding and extending trailering mirrors
  • Cargo bed lighting
  • 120-volt power outlet in cargo bed
  • Keyless access with push-button engine start
  • Remote engine start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather seats
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system display
  • Wireless functionality for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • High-definition backup camera with hitch-view angle

AT4
Provides more off-road attitude and capability with:

  • Standard four-wheel drive
  • Hill descent control
  • Off-road suspension tuning
  • Underbody skid plates
  • Body-colored bumpers
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Front bucket seats with center console
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear outboard seats

Denali
Tops the Sierra 3500HD lineup and adds on:

  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Chrome exterior trim
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Side steps to ease cab entry and exit
  • Premium leather seats
  • Upgraded driver information display
  • Navigation system
  • Bose premium sound system
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Bed-view camera

The Denali also includes a number of safety features and driver aids, many of which are optional on other trims.

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Sierra 3500HD and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Which Sierra 3500HD trim does Edmunds recommend?

There are so many configurations for the Sierra 3500HD that it's difficult to narrow it down to one model. We think the SLT offers the best mix of features and engine options, though it's only available in a crew-cab configuration.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Sherman, TX
Vehicle
Sierra 3500HD Base
Sierra 3500HD SLE
Sierra 3500HD SLT
Sierra 3500HD AT4
Sierra 3500HD Denali
Vehicle
Base
6.6L 8cyl 6A
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SLE
6.6L 8cyl 6A
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AT4
6.6L 8cyl 6A
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Denali
6.6L 8cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
Engine power
401 hp @ 5,200 rpm
401 hp @ 5,200 rpm
401 hp @ 5,200 rpm
401 hp @ 5,200 rpm
401 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Engine torque
464 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
464 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
464 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
464 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
464 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
6.6 l
6.6 l
6.6 l
6.6 l
6.6 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
275/70R18
275/70R18
275/70R18
275/70R18
275/65R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
36.0 gal.
36.0 gal.
36.0 gal.
36.0 gal.
36.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
Curb weight
6,647 lb.
6,647 lb.
6,647 lb.
6,947 lb.
6,947 lb.
Ground Clearance
11.2 in.
11.2 in.
11.2 in.
11.2 in.
11.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
81.9 in.
Height
80.9 in.
80.9 in.
80.9 in.
80.9 in.
80.9 in.
Length
250.1 in.
250.1 in.
250.1 in.
250.1 in.
250.1 in.
Bed Length
6'10”
6'10”
6'10”
6'10”
6'10”
Wheelbase
158.9 in.
158.9 in.
158.9 in.
158.9 in.
158.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
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.
Front Shoulder Room
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
Rear Head Room
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.
Rear Shoulder Room
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
65.3 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

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, vinyl
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Dark Walnut/Slate, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Dark Walnut/Slate, leather
Jet Black w/Kalahari Accents, leather
Dark Walnut/Dark Ash Grey, premium leather
Jet Black, premium leather
Exterior
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Cardinal Red
Pacific Blue Metallic
Summit White
Brownstone Metallic
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Cardinal Red
Pacific Blue Metallic
Summit White
Brownstone Metallic
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Cardinal Red
Pacific Blue Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Summit White
Brownstone Metallic
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Onyx Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Summit White
Brownstone Metallic
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Hunter Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Summit White
Cayenne Red Tintcoat