2011
GMC Sierra 1500

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$28,725
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Available trims

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  • 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $21,235
    15 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,937 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $21,625
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,806 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $24,475
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,693 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    8,900 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $24,775
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,545 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,800 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $25,780
    15 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,494 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" SLE
    Starts at
    $27,225
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,815 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" SLE
    Starts at
    $27,345
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,684 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $27,820
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,656 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SL
    Starts at
    $28,725
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,758 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    6,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $29,760
    14 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,705 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,600 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $29,860
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,734 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,600 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLE
    Starts at
    $29,980
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,758 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" SLE
    Starts at
    $30,580
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,566 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    8,900 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" SLE
    Starts at
    $30,880
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,415 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,800 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SL
    Starts at
    $30,950
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,705 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    4,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $30,970
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,512 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLE
    Starts at
    $31,030
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,656 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SL
    Starts at
    $31,875
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,734 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    5,500 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLE
    Starts at
    $32,220
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,432 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLE
    Starts at
    $32,685
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,734 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" Work Truck
    Starts at
    $32,910
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,671 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLE
    Starts at
    $33,795
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,512 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Xtra Fuel Economy
    Starts at
    $33,980
    15 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,663 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    7,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SL
    Starts at
    $34,100
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,671 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLE
    Starts at
    $35,410
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,671 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLT
    Starts at
    $36,165
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,731 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLT
    Starts at
    $36,465
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,656 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,700 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLT
    Starts at
    $39,315
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,788 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLT
    Starts at
    $39,510
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,665 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,600 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLT
    Starts at
    $39,615
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,512 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLT
    Starts at
    $42,660
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,731 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    10,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Denali
    Starts at
    $43,880
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,615 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    6,600 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • AWD Crew Cab 143.5" Denali
    Starts at
    $47,030
    12 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,622 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    9,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

OnStar 9.0
Enhancements to reduce wind noise
Steel Green Metallic replaces Carbon Flash Metallic exterior color

The good & the bad

The good

Overall range of power, looks, utility and comfort
Excellent towing manners, plenty of pulling power
Standard side curtain, side-impact airbags
6.2-liter V-8

The bad

6.2-liter V-8 fuel economy
GM cutbacks mean fewer service centers
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Safety review

Based on the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

84% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 71 reviews
Write a review
Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.4
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

By Bill from Augusta Maine
Owns this car
March 23, 2025

My 2011 GMC Sierra 4.

My 2011 GMC Sierra 4.8 AT 4x4 has been a constant headache. Extremely cheap interior with every handle made of plastic that breaks easily. Cheap radiator hose clamps that break and cost you a big tow bill. Front wheel hubs that fail. The truck eats brakes and gobbles gas. I can watch it rust while I pump more gas in it. The engine light comes on for something else as soon as the last problem is paid for. This is the worst truck I've have ever had.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 2.0
Interior 1.0
Performance 2.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 2.0
Reliability 1.0
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By Tony L from La Grande, OR
Owns this car
March 13, 2025

I have had my 2011 GMC Sierra for a few years now, i love

I have had my 2011 GMC Sierra for a few years now, i love it. i have hauled multiple loads of wood with the truck loaded too the max and a small trailer loaded to the max. can definitely feel the weight but my truck never hesitates at all. Very impressed with the performance of these trucks. i have worked at a ford dealership for years, but ill always drive a GMC.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500?

The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 is available in 6 trim levels:

  • Denali (2 styles)
  • SL (4 styles)
  • SLE (10 styles)
  • SLT (6 styles)
  • Work Truck (10 styles)
  • Xtra Fuel Economy (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500?

The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 offers up to 15 MPG in city driving and 18 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?

The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 owners.

Is the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500. 84.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 71 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.5

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