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2022 GMC Sierra 1500
MSRP $43,803 - $100,103
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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
MSRP $32,048 - $68,148
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Diesel I6 Gas V8 Turbocharged Gas I4
Gas V8 Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas V6 Turbocharged Diesel I6 Gas/Ethanol V8
Displacement
3.0L/183 5.3L/325 2.7L/166 6.2L/376
5.3L/325 2.7L/166 4.3L/262 3.0L/183 6.2L/376
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection TBD
Horsepower
277 hp @ 3750 rpm 355 hp @ 5600 rpm 310 hp @ 5600 rpm 420 hp @ 5600 rpm
355 hp @ 5600 rpm 310 hp @ 5600 rpm 285 hp @ 5300 rpm 277 hp @ 3750 rpm 420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
460 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 383 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 430 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
383 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 348 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 305 ft-lb @ 3900 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,268 kg
2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
227 kg
227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,992 - 5,987 kg
3,266 - 6,033 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
399 - 599 kg
327 - 603 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,540 - 4,445 kg
3,221 - 5,171 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
635 - 1,111 kg
805 - 1,293 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
4,173 - 6,033 kg
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Engine, 2.7L Turbo High-Output (310 hp [231 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 430 lb-ft of torque [583 Nm] @ 3000 rpm) (Includes (KW5) 220-amp alternator and (MQE) 8-speed automatic transmission. Not available with (X31) X31 Off-Road Package or (NHT) Max Trailering Package.) Transmission, 8-speed automatic, (Column shifter) electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Standard and only available with (L3B) 2.7L Turbo High-Output engine.) Transmission, 10-speed automatic, (Column shifter) electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler (Not available with (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine.) Transmission, 10-speed automatic with Electronic Precision shift, electronically controlled with overdrive, tow/haul mode and steering column paddle shifters. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking Transmission, 10-speed automatic with Electronic Precision shift, electronically controlled with overdrive, and tow/haul mode and steering column paddle shifters. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Included and only available with (L3B) 2.7L Turbo engine or (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 B8 engine.) Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Included and only available with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler (Not available with (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine.) Transmission, 10-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Most vehicles built on or after 6-7-2021 with a V8 engine and (MQB) 10-speed automatic transmission will have (NSS) Not Equipped with Automatic Stop/Start, which removes Automatic Stop/Start and its content.) Automatic Stop/Start (Standard on vehicles built before 6-7-2021. Most vehicles built on or after 6-7-2021 with a V8 engine and (MQB) 10-speed automatic transmission will have (NSS) Not Equipped with Automatic Stop/Start, which removes Automatic Stop/Start and its content. See dealer for details.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel Flex Fuel
Gasoline Diesel Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
10.2 - 16.5 L/100 km
10.2 - 17.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.8 - 13.2 L/100 km
7.2 - 14.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.8 - 16.5 L/100 km
7.2 - 17.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
83.0 - 106.0 L
83.0 - 106.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Optional
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 6
2 - 6
Front Head Room
1,093 - 1,095 mm
1,093 - 1,095 mm
Front Leg Room
1,131 mm
1,131 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,639 - 1,677 mm
1,677 - 1,678 mm
Rear Head Room
1,013 - 1,019 mm
1,013 - 1,019 mm
Rear Leg Room
895 - 1,102 mm
895 - 1,102 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,626 - 1,655 mm
1,648 - 1,655 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,213 - 3,989 mm
3,545 - 3,989 mm
Length, Overall
5,359 - 6,158 mm
5,829 - 6,127 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,061 - 2,063 mm
2,061 - 2,063 mm
Height, Overall
1,915 - 1,990 mm
1,914 - 1,993 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
275/60R20SL 275/60R20 LT265/70R17C 265/70R17 255/70R17 265/65R18SL 275/50R22SL LT265/60R20 LT275/65R18C
275/60R20SL 275/60R20 265/70R17 LT265/70R17C 265/65R18SL 275/50R22SL 255/70R17 LT275/65R18C
Rear Tire Size
275/60R20SL 275/60R20 LT265/70R17C 265/70R17 255/70R17 265/65R18SL 275/50R22SL LT265/60R20 LT275/65R18C
275/60R20SL 275/60R20 265/70R17 LT265/70R17C 265/65R18SL 275/50R22SL 255/70R17 LT275/65R18C
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Standard
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