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2016 HIGHLIGHTS
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Trim Levels
ALL 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BaseTop Rated | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 20 | 285 | 3 | $27,715 | MyCar Score™64.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 20 | 285 | 3 | $28,105 | MyCar Score™64.1 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 20 | 285 | 3 | $34,465 | MyCar Score™63.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 20 | 285 | 6 | $31,390 | MyCar Score™63.4 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 20 | 285 | 3 | $34,590 | MyCar Score™63.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 19 | 285 | 3 | $31,655 | MyCar Score™63.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 19 | 285 | 3 | $31,955 | MyCar Score™63.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 6 | $37,625 | MyCar Score™63 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 20 | 285 | 6 | $36,230 | MyCar Score™62.8 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 20 | 285 | 6 | $37,070 | MyCar Score™62.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Double Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 6 | $41,660 | MyCar Score™62.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 6 | $40,930 | MyCar Score™62.5 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 19 | 285 | 6 | $35,370 | MyCar Score™62.4 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 19 | 285 | 3 | $38,370 | MyCar Score™62.3 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 20 | 285 | 6 | $39,535 | MyCar Score™62.3 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 6 | $44,120 | MyCar Score™62.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 6 | $44,420 | MyCar Score™62.1 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Regular Cab) | 4.3L | 19 | 285 | 3 | $38,670 | MyCar Score™62.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 6 | $40,775 | MyCar Score™62 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 19 | 285 | 6 | $39,380 | MyCar Score™61.8 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Double Cab) | 4.3L | 19 | 285 | 6 | $40,915 | MyCar Score™61.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Double Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 6 | $44,910 | MyCar Score™61.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 6 | $44,900 | MyCar Score™61.5 | Look Up VIN |
| SLE | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.3L | 19 | 285 | 6 | $43,505 | MyCar Score™61.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Denali | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 5 | $51,090 | MyCar Score™61.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 6 | $47,270 | MyCar Score™61.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 6 | $47,570 | MyCar Score™61.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Denali | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 19 | 355 | 5 | $51,390 | MyCar Score™61.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Denali | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 5 | $54,240 | MyCar Score™60.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Denali | Truck (Crew Cab) | 5.3L | 18 | 355 | 5 | $54,540 | MyCar Score™60.2 | Look Up VIN |
Base
Top RatedBody
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
20
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$27,715
Drive
rear wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
20
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$28,105
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
20
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$34,465
Drive
rear wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
20
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$31,390
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
20
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$34,590
Drive
rear wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
19
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$31,655
Drive
four wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
19
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$31,955
Drive
four wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
20
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$36,230
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
20
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$37,070
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
6
MSRP
$41,660
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
6
MSRP
$40,930
Drive
rear wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
19
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$35,370
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
19
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$38,370
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
20
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$39,535
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
6
MSRP
$44,120
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
6
MSRP
$44,420
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
19
HP
285
Seats
3
MSRP
$38,670
Drive
four wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$39,380
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
19
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$40,915
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Double Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
6
MSRP
$44,910
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
6
MSRP
$44,900
Drive
four wheel drive
SLE
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
285
Seats
6
MSRP
$43,505
Drive
four wheel drive
Denali
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$51,090
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
6
MSRP
$47,270
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
6
MSRP
$47,570
Drive
four wheel drive
Denali
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
19
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$51,390
Drive
rear wheel drive
Denali
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$54,240
Drive
four wheel drive
Denali
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
355
Seats
5
MSRP
$54,540
Drive
four wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Double Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG Range
18–20 MPG
HP Range
285–355 HP
Seating
Up to 3
Fuel Type
flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
8,900 lbs
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2016 Sierra 1500 trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
205.6 in
Width
80 in
Height
74 in
Wheelbase
119 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
42.4 in
Front Legroom
45.3 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
8,900 lbs
Curb Weight
4,517 lbs
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid PU/CC RWD
NHTSA Overall
★★★★★(5/5)Frontal Crash
★★★★★(5/5)Side Crash
★★★★★(5/5)Side Pole
★★★★★(5/5)Rollover
★★★★☆(4/5)Open Recalls
7 recalls
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
Warranty Coverage
Basic Coverage
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Roadside Assistance
5 yr./ 60000 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
2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 FAQ
How many recalls does a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 have?▾
The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 has 7 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500?▾
The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 gets 18–20 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.
What is the best 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 trim to buy used?▾
Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the Base trim scores highest at 64.4 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.
Is the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 a good used car?▾
The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 has an average MyCar Score™ of 62 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. Compare trims carefully before purchasing.
How much does a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 cost used?▾
New MSRP for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 ranged from $27,715 to $54,540. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.
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