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2024 GMC Sierra 3500HD Trims Comparison

2024 Sierra 3500HD trim level differences

The 2024 GMC Sierra 3500HD is a heavy-duty full-size pickup available in six trims: Pro, SLE, SLT, AT4, Denali and Denali Ultimate. It offers four-wheel drive across every trim (it's standard on top trims) and a choice of two engines.

The base engine is a 6.6-liter gasoline V8 rated at 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque. The upgraded engine is a 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 good for 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic.

Regular-cab, extended-cab (Double Cab) and crew-cab configurations are offered on the Pro and SLE trims, while the SLT, AT4, Denali and Denali Ultimate trims come only as crew cabs. Dual rear wheels are available on certain configurations to increase towing and payload capacity.

Pro
The base trim is relatively bare-bones and comes with:

  • 18-inch steel wheels
  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Manually adjustable trailering mirrors
  • Cargo bed steps
  • Rear bumper integrated steps
  • Locking tailgate
  • 40/20/40-split front bench seat with manual adjustments
  • Vinyl bench seat and vinyl floor coverings
  • Lockable underseat storage
  • Power windows and door locks
  • Trailer hitch with seven-pin and four-pin connectors
  • 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Dual charge/data USB ports
  • Six-speaker audio system (crew cab and Double Cab)
  • Remote keyless entry
  • GM connected services and Wi-Fi hotspot capable
  • Cargo bed lighting
  • Two-speed transfer case with push-button control

The following safety and driver aids are standard on all Sierra 3500HD trims:

  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Following distance indicator (displays the distance to the car in front and warns if you're following too closely)
  • Forward collision alert (warns of a possible collision with the vehicle you are following)
  • Automated emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Automatic high beams

SLE
Adds more convenience features such as:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Upgraded steering wheel with audio controls
  • Navigation
  • 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
  • Cruise control
  • 12.3-inch color driver information display
  • Satellite radio
  • Keyless open

 SLT
The SLT starts moving into premium territory by adding: 

  • LED foglights
  • Power-folding and -extending heated trailering mirrors
  • Electronic variable steering assist (reduces long-distance fatigue)
  • 120-volt power outlet in cargo bed and instrument panel
  • Remote engine start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather seats
  • 10-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Second-row USB ports
  • High-definition backup camera with hitch-view angle
  • Two-speed transfer case with auto mode that automatically engages four-wheel drive
  • LED bed lighting

AT4
Comes with most SLT features but adds off-road attitude and capability with:

  • Standard four-wheel drive
  • 20-inch wheels
  • BFGoodrich off-road tires
  • Hill descent control
  • Off-road suspension tuning with twin-tube dampers
  • Underbody skid plates
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Front bucket seats with center console
  • Console-mounted USB ports
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear outboard seats
  • Three years of OnStar Premium service
  • Seven-speaker Bose audio system
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Silverado 3500HD and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Bed-view camera
  • ProGrade trailering system (trailer light test, customizable trailer profiles, 15 camera views, including transparent trailer)
  • Wireless device charging
  • Safety alert seat (uses vibrations to alert driver to a potential collision)
  • Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)
  • Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

Denali
GMC's luxury trim with premium features that include:

  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Chrome exterior trim and recovery hooks
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Three years of OnStar Premium
  • Chrome assist steps
  • 12-way power-adjustable seats

Denali Ultimate
Tops the Sierra 3500HD lineup with luxury amenities including:

  • 6.6-liter turbodiesel engine
  • Unique 20-inch wheels
  • Power-retractable assist steps
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • 16-way power-adjustable and massaging front seats
  • 12-speaker Bose audio system
  • Premium leather upholstery on seats and door panels
  • Head-up display
  • Digital rearview mirror
  • Sunroof
  • Trailer tire-pressure monitoring

There are more than 30 option packages and around two dozen stand-alone options available for the various trims. They generally add features to the lower trims that are standard on the higher trims.

Which 2024 Sierra 3500HD trim does Edmunds recommend?

We think the SLT trim hits the sweet spot in terms of value. It offers heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Four-wheel-drive versions get a two-speed transfer case that will automatically engage the front axle. But it's only available as a crew cab.

Compare 2024 Sierra 3500HD trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
San Antonio, TX
Vehicle
Sierra 3500HD Pro
Sierra 3500HD SLE
Sierra 3500HD SLT
Sierra 3500HD AT4
Sierra 3500HD Denali
Sierra 3500HD Denali Ultimate
Vehicle
Pro
6.6L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$51,195
Avg Price Paid
$46,807
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SLE
6.6L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$56,195
Avg Price Paid
$51,370
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SLT
6.6L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$63,595
Avg Price Paid
$58,036
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AT4
6.6L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$72,195
Avg Price Paid
$66,054
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Denali
6.6L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$76,295
Avg Price Paid
$70,665
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Denali Ultimate
6.6L 8cyl Turbodiesel 10A
Starting MSRP
$97,195
Avg Price Paid
$88,664
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four 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
470 hp @ 2,800 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
975 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Engine displacement
6.6 l
6.6 l
6.6 l
6.6 l
6.6 l
6.6 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
10-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
275/70R18
275/70R18
275/70R18
275/65R20
275/65R20
275/65R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted/chrome alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

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
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
36.0 gal.
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
diesel fuel
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
52.7 ft.
Curb weight
6,830 lb.
6,830 lb.
6,830 lb.
7,517 lb.
7,151 lb.
8,333 lb.
Ground Clearance
11.2 in.
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.
81.9 in.
Height
80.9 in.
80.9 in.
80.9 in.
81.2 in.
80.9 in.
81.2 in.
Length
250.8 in.
250.8 in.
250.8 in.
250.8 in.
250.8 in.
250.8 in.
Bed Length
6'10”
6'10”
6'10”
6'10”
6'10”
6'10”
Wheelbase
159.0 in.
159.0 in.
159.0 in.
159.0 in.
159.0 in.
159.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
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.
Front Shoulder Room
66.0 in.
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.
40.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
43.4 in.
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.
65.3 in.
Section Title

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®
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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

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, vinyl
Jet Black, cloth
Dark Walnut/Slate, cloth
Dark Walnut/Slate, leather
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black w/Kalahari Accents, leather
Jet Black, premium leather
Atmosphere/Brownstone, premium leather
Alpine Umber, premium leather
Exterior
Sterling Metallic
Summit White
Cardinal Red
Downpour Metallic
Onyx Black
Thunderstorm Gray
Sterling Metallic
Summit White
Cardinal Red
Downpour Metallic
Onyx Black
Thunderstorm Gray
Redwood Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Titanium Rush Metallic
Sterling Metallic
Summit White
Cardinal Red
Downpour Metallic
Onyx Black
Thunderstorm Gray
Redwood Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Titanium Rush Metallic
Sterling Metallic
Summit White
Onyx Black
Thunderstorm Gray
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Titanium Rush Metallic
Sterling Metallic
Summit White
Downpour Metallic
Onyx Black
White Frost Tricoat
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Titanium Rush Metallic
Sterling Metallic
Summit White
Downpour Metallic
Onyx Black
Redwood Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Titanium Rush Metallic