2016
GMC Sierra 2500

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$51,855
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Available trims

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  • 2WD Reg Cab 133.6"
    Starts at
    $33,535
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,583 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Double Cab 144.2"
    Starts at
    $35,715
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,438 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Double Cab 158.1"
    Starts at
    $35,910
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,326 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Reg Cab 133.6"
    Starts at
    $36,490
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,456 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 153.7"
    Starts at
    $37,320
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,368 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 167.7"
    Starts at
    $37,515
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,341 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Double Cab 144.2"
    Starts at
    $38,670
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,145 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Double Cab 158.1"
    Starts at
    $38,865
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,041 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Reg Cab 133.6" SLE
    Starts at
    $39,135
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,583 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 153.7"
    Starts at
    $40,275
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,976 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 167.7"
    Starts at
    $40,470
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,211 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Double Cab 144.2" SLE
    Starts at
    $41,605
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,438 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Double Cab 158.1" SLE
    Starts at
    $41,800
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,326 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Reg Cab 133.6" SLE
    Starts at
    $42,035
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,456 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $43,880
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,368 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $44,075
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,341 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Double Cab 144.2" SLE
    Starts at
    $45,000
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,145 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Double Cab 158.1" SLE
    Starts at
    $45,195
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,041 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Double Cab 144.2" SLT
    Starts at
    $46,250
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,438 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Double Cab 158.1" SLT
    Starts at
    $46,445
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,326 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $47,140
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,976 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $47,335
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,211 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLT
    Starts at
    $48,735
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,368 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLT
    Starts at
    $48,925
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,341 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Double Cab 144.2" SLT
    Starts at
    $49,400
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,145 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Double Cab 158.1" SLT
    Starts at
    $49,595
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,041 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLT
    Starts at
    $51,855
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,976 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLT
    Starts at
    $52,050
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,211 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 153.7" Denali
    Starts at
    $54,590
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,368 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 153.7" Denali
    Starts at
    $57,790
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,976 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    13,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

New front-end styling for Sierra 1500
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto smartphone-mirroring available
New remote locking tailgate available
OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hot spot available
Magnetic Ride Control on Sierra Denali models
Forward collision warning available

The good & the bad

The good

All-Terrain model
Two bed-length choices for crew cab
Direct-injection, cylinder-deactivating engines
Quiet interior

The bad

No long-bed double-cab model for 1500
No diesel-engine option on 1500
Steering wheel not centered on driver's seat
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Safety review

Based on the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 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
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
3/5
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
20.5%
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
20.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 24,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 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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    $33,535
    3
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    $34,635
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  • 2017
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Consumer reviews

93% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 32 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.8
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By jim C from Boston
Owns this car
December 1, 2023

a great Truck

I've owned my truck for nine years now it is never once let me down. I'm about to put my first set a tires on it and brakes other than that I don't plan on getting rid of it it's never let me down and after reading all the other reviews it makes me realize they don't make them like they used to as they used too!
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By BMM from Twin Cities MN
Owns this car
October 31, 2020

Best truck I've ever owned....

Could never buy another truck after owning this. I'm only getting rid of it cause I ordered a 2021. Hands down, this is the best of the best!!
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • 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 2016 GMC Sierra 2500?

The 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 is available in 4 trim levels:

  • (10 styles)
  • Denali (2 styles)
  • SLE (10 styles)
  • SLT (8 styles)

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Is the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?

The 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 owners.

Is the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 GMC Sierra 2500. 93.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 32 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.8

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