The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 has a 300-hp TurboMax™ engine offering best-in-class standard torque of 430 lb-ft and paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission for available max towing of up to 9,400 lbs. The 2026 Sierra 1500 has an available 5.3L V8 with 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, available 6.2L V8 with 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque and an available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine making 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque. All three engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic.

The 2026 Sierra 1500 offers available max diesel towing up to 13,300 lbs for Double Cab 2WD standard bed with the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and 20” wheels and tires. Sierra 1500’s AT4 and AT4X offer powerful off-road capability with a 2” factory lift with off-road suspension and Rancho monotube shocks, 2-speed Autotrac transfer case and underbody skid plates. Plus, AT4X adds Multimatic DSSV dampers for more control and comfort on the road and increased off-road performance as well as exclusive front and rear electronic locking differentials, which is a combination not offered on any competitor in its class.

• Rear- or four-wheel drive
• 8-speed or 10-speed automatic transmission
• TurboMax™ engine with best-in-class standard torque
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine
• Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine
• Available max diesel towing up to 13,300 lbs
• Automatic locking rear differential
• Integrated trailer brake controller, vertical recovery hooks
• 2” factory lift with off-road suspension on AT4 and AT4X
• 2-speed Autotrac Transfer Case and underbody skid plates on AT4 and AT4X

Sierra 1500 Towing Capacity

The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 offers over 40” diagonal of combined digital displays, which is the most in its class. Most trims come with a 12.3” diagonal customizable Driver Information Center and a 13.4” diagonal multicolor touchscreen featuring the GMC Premium Infotainment System with Google built-in compatibility. The system helps you stay seamlessly connected and in command with a multi-touch display, Bluetooth streaming audio, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, voice-activated technology and more.

The available 15” diagonal multicolor Head-Up Display projects information onto the windshield to help you stay focused, while an available 12-speaker Bose Premium Series with Centerpoint elevates each driving experience with expert sound engineering and high-quality audio. With the available ProGrade Trailering System, Sierra 1500 helps streamline the hitching and towing process with an In-Vehicle Trailering App. The system lets you create custom trailer profiles and includes Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Trailer Light Sequence, maintenance reminders and step-by-step pre-departure checklists.

• 13.4” diagonal GMC Premium Infotainment System with Google built-in
• 12.3” diagonal Driver Information Center
• 15” diagonal multicolor Head-Up Display
• 12V front power outlet
• Front bucket seats with wireless center console charging
• Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
• Remote Start, Keyless Open and Start
• 12-speaker Bose Premium Series with Centerpoint surround sound

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The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 offers a suite of driver assistance technologies to give you enhanced awareness and added confidence. With GMC Pro Safety, Sierra 1500 includes standard features like Automatic Emergency Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, IntelliBeam, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking on Denali trims.

On AT4, AT4X, Denali and Denali Ultimate, Sierra 1500 comes standard with Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Rear Pedestrian Alert, Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert, HD Surround Vision and Front and Rear Park Assist. Sierra 1500 helps you navigate parking lots, maneuver your truck and confidently trailer with up to 14 available camera views, such as Transparent Trailer View, Hitch View, Bed View, HD Surround Vision View, Inside Trailer View and Rear Camera Mirror. With available Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology, Sierra 1500 lets you experience the ease and convenience of hands-free driving on a growing network of compatible roads.

• Available Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology
• Up to 14 available camera views
• Standard GMC Pro Safety
• Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking on Denali and Denali Ultimate
• Available Sierra Safety Plus package
• Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Rear Pedestrian Alert, Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert, HD Surround Vision and Front and Rear Park Assist

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The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 has a spacious interior offering seating for 3 or 6 passengers and best-in-class Crew Cab front head- and legroom, including 43.03” of head room and 44.53” of legroom. Sierra 1500 offers ample storage space for extra supplies and gear, including available center console storage, available rear seatback storage, available rear under-seat storage and a large lower lockable glove box and upper glove box.

The 2026 Sierra 1500 interior is crafted with premium materials for uncompromising comfort. Sierra 1500 offers heated and ventilated front outboard seats, 16-way power front seats with power lumbar and massage as well as available perforated leather or full-grain leather seat trim on select trims. As the upscale trim, Denali features authentic wood, patterned aluminum trim and Forge perforated leather seats, while Denali Ultimate offers a refined Alpine Umber interior with full-grain leather seat trim and plaited contrast stitching.

• 3- or 6-passenger capacity
• 10-way power front seats with power lumbar
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Power sunroof
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Heated and ventilated front outboard seats
• Heated rear outboard seats
• Driver memory for 10-way power seat and outside mirrors
• 16-way power front seats with massage feature
• Leather-appointed seating surfaces

Sierra 1500 Interior Features

The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 has a bold, functional exterior with distinct grille designs and a wide range of options to customize your experience. Sierra 1500 makes every job easier with the world’s first available six-function GMC MultiPro™ Tailgate, which helps improve loading, unloading and accessing the cargo box. Sierra 1500 offers up to 89.10 cubic feet of long bed cargo volume, 71.7 cubic feet of standard bed cargo volume and best-in-class short bed cargo volume of 63.9 cubic feet for the available CarbonPro composite bed, which boasts excellent resistance to dents, scratches and corrosion.

On Elevation, Sierra 1500 has a monochromatic exterior with gloss-black mesh grille inserts, 20” gloss-black painted aluminum wheels and LED fog lamps. The off-road-ready AT4X adds an AEV stamped steel front bumper with front winch capability and stamped boron steel front approach AEV skid plate. Offering upscale design, Sierra 1500 Denali has a signature chrome Denali grille and chrome wheel-to-wheel assist steps, while Denali Ultimate gets a signature Denali Vader Chrome grille and exclusive 7-spoke ultra-bright 22” machined aluminum wheels with bright chrome accents.

• Cargo volume of 89.10 cubic feet for Long Bed
• Cargo volume of 71.70 cubic feet for Standard Bed
• Cargo volume of 62.90 cubic feet for Short Bed
• 12 cargo tie-downs
• World’s first 6-function GMC MultiPro™ Tailgate
• Spray-on bedliner, cargo bed LED lighting
• Tailgate with EZ Lift assist, power lock and release
• 20” gloss-black painted aluminum wheels on Elevation
• Chrome grille insert bars with gloss-black accents on SLT
• Chrome wheel-to-wheel assist steps on Denali
• Signature Denali Vader Chrome grille and exclusive 7-spoke ultra-bright 22” machined aluminum wheels with bright chrome accents on Denali Ultimate

Sierra 1500 Weight and Dimensions