2016
GMC Sierra 3500

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$45,060
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Available trims

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  • 2WD Reg Cab 133.6"
    Starts at
    $34,635
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,441 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    14,600 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Reg Cab 133.6"
    Starts at
    $37,590
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,719 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    23,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Double Cab 158.1"
    Starts at
    $37,960
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,596 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    23,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 153.7"
    Starts at
    $39,195
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,573 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    17,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Reg Cab 133.6" SLE
    Starts at
    $39,330
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    14,600 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 167.7"
    Starts at
    $39,390
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,447 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    22,900 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Double Cab 158.1"
    Starts at
    $40,915
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,320 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    22,800 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 153.7"
    Starts at
    $42,150
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,305 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    17,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 167.7"
    Starts at
    $42,345
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    4,108 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    22,600 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Reg Cab 133.6" SLE
    Starts at
    $42,460
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    23,200 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Double Cab 158.1" SLE
    Starts at
    $43,080
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    23,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $45,060
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    17,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $45,255
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    22,900 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Double Cab 158.1" SLE
    Starts at
    $46,330
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    22,800 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Double Cab 158.1" SLT
    Starts at
    $47,875
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    23,000 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $48,170
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    17,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLE
    Starts at
    $48,365
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    22,600 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLT
    Starts at
    $49,820
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    17,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLT
    Starts at
    $50,015
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    22,900 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Double Cab 158.1" SLT
    Starts at
    $51,025
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    22,800 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 153.7" SLT
    Starts at
    $52,945
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    17,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 167.7" SLT
    Starts at
    $53,140
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    22,600 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 153.7" Denali
    Starts at
    $54,575
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    17,400 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab 167.7" Denali
    Starts at
    $54,770
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    22,900 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 153.7" Denali
    Starts at
    $57,930
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    17,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 167.7" Denali
    Starts at
    $58,125
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Ethanol V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    22,600 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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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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    $34,635
    3
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    Rear-wheel drive
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  • 2013
    5.0
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    Starts at
    $31,825
    3
    Seat capacity
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    Engine
    Rear-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    5,914 lbs
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    $31,565
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
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Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.9
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

By GMCFAN from Farmington Hills
Owns this car
July 14, 2020

sweet

Great Trucks! Owned quite a few and they never let me down and seem to hold their value. I will keep buying them for as long as I can.
  • 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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By chris from everett, wa
Owns this car
June 2, 2020

looked for this truck for some time

Dream truck. I have been wanting this exact truck for a long time. Getting ready to make it my own. I'm done with this review
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500?

The 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 is available in 4 trim levels:

  • (8 styles)
  • Denali (4 styles)
  • SLE (8 styles)
  • SLT (6 styles)

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Is the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 reliable?

The 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 owners.

Is the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 GMC Sierra 3500. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
  • Comfort: 5.0
  • Interior: 5.0
  • Performance: 4.9
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 5.0

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