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2011 HIGHLIGHTS
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Trim Levels
ALL 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLETop Rated | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 3 | $27,225 | MyCar Score™62.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 3 | $27,345 | MyCar Score™62 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 6 | $27,820 | MyCar Score™61.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 195 | 3 | $21,235 | MyCar Score™61.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 6 | $31,030 | MyCar Score™61.5 | Look Up VIN |
| SL | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 6 | $28,725 | MyCar Score™61.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 195 | 3 | $21,625 | MyCar Score™61.5 | Look Up VIN |
| XFE | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 315 | 6 | $33,980 | MyCar Score™61.5 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 6 | $29,980 | MyCar Score™61.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 6 | $30,970 | MyCar Score™61.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 6 | $29,760 | MyCar Score™61.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 3 | $30,580 | MyCar Score™61.1 | Look Up VIN |
| SL | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 6 | $30,950 | MyCar Score™61.1 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 5 | $36,165 | MyCar Score™61 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 3 | $30,880 | MyCar Score™61 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 6 | $33,795 | MyCar Score™60.9 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.8L | 16 | 302 | 6 | $32,220 | MyCar Score™60.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.3L | 17 | 195 | 6 | $25,780 | MyCar Score™60.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 6 | $29,860 | MyCar Score™60.8 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 5 | $36,465 | MyCar Score™60.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SL | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 6 | $31,875 | MyCar Score™60.5 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 6 | $32,685 | MyCar Score™60.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 15 | 195 | 3 | $24,475 | MyCar Score™60.4 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 5 | $39,510 | MyCar Score™60.4 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 5 | $39,315 | MyCar Score™60.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 15 | 195 | 3 | $24,775 | MyCar Score™60.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Work Truck | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 6 | $32,910 | MyCar Score™60.3 | Look Up VIN |
| SL | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 6 | $34,100 | MyCar Score™60.1 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 5 | $39,615 | MyCar Score™60.1 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.8L | 15 | 302 | 6 | $35,410 | MyCar Score™60 | Look Up VIN |
| Denali | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.2L | 14 | 403 | 5 | $43,880 | MyCar Score™59.9 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 17 | 315 | 5 | $42,660 | MyCar Score™59.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Denali | Truck (Crew Cab) | 6.2L | 14 | 403 | 5 | $47,030 | MyCar Score™59.3 | Look Up VIN |
SLE
Top RatedBody
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
302
Seats
3
MSRP
$27,225
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
302
Seats
3
MSRP
$27,345
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
6
MSRP
$27,820
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
195
Seats
3
MSRP
$21,235
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
6
MSRP
$31,030
Drive
rear wheel drive
SL
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$28,725
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
195
Seats
3
MSRP
$21,625
Drive
rear wheel drive
XFE
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
315
Seats
6
MSRP
$33,980
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$29,980
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
6
MSRP
$30,970
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$29,760
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
3
MSRP
$30,580
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
5
MSRP
$36,165
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
3
MSRP
$30,880
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
6
MSRP
$33,795
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$32,220
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
195
Seats
6
MSRP
$25,780
Drive
rear wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$29,860
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
5
MSRP
$36,465
Drive
rear wheel drive
SL
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$31,875
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$32,685
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
15
HP
195
Seats
3
MSRP
$24,475
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
5
MSRP
$39,510
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
5
MSRP
$39,315
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
15
HP
195
Seats
3
MSRP
$24,775
Drive
four wheel drive
Work Truck
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
6
MSRP
$32,910
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
5
MSRP
$39,615
Drive
four wheel drive
Denali
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
14
HP
403
Seats
5
MSRP
$43,880
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
315
Seats
5
MSRP
$42,660
Drive
four wheel drive
Denali
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
14
HP
403
Seats
5
MSRP
$47,030
Drive
all wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Extended Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG Range
14–18 MPG
HP Range
195–403 HP
Seating
Up to 3
Fuel Type
flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
9,100 lbs
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2011 Sierra 1500 trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
205.6 in
Width
80 in
Height
73.6 in
Wheelbase
119 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
41.5 in
Front Legroom
41.3 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
9,100 lbs
Curb Weight
4,443 lbs
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD
NHTSA Overall
★★★★☆(4/5)Frontal Crash
★★★★☆(4/5)Side Crash
★★★★★(5/5)Side Pole
★★★★★(5/5)Rollover
★★★★☆(4/5)Open Recalls
5 recalls
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
Warranty Coverage
Basic Coverage
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside Assistance
5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Family & Safety
IS THIS A GOOD FAMILY CAR?
Car Seat Usability
Always have car seat installation checked by a certified technician. Find an inspection station near you →
LATCH System
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is required on all US vehicles from 2003 onward.
✓ LATCH anchors required
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Common Questions
2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 FAQ
How many recalls does a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 have?▾
The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
What is the fuel economy of a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500?▾
The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 gets 14–18 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.
What is the best 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 trim to buy used?▾
Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the SLE trim scores highest at 62.2 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.
Is the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 a good used car?▾
The 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 has an average MyCar Score™ of 61 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. Compare trims carefully before purchasing.
How much does a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 cost used?▾
New MSRP for the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 ranged from $21,235 to $47,030. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.
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