2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Review | Pictures, Trims, Pricing, Reliability, Specs For The American Buyer

GMC Sierra 1500 is essentially the same truck as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 but with a different exterior design. The 2024 Sierra comes with eight different grades and three cab sizes catering to different driving needs. It is also packed with amazing powertrains, appealing exterior design, unique cargo bed features, and cutting-edge technologies that not only elevate the driving experience but also bring peace of mind while behind the wheel.

2024 GMC Sierra Engine Options

The  2024 Sierra 1500 is available with four engines. They include:

  • Turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six diesel engine
  • 5.3-liter V8
  • 6.2-liter V8

Read more on the Sierra 1500 engines in the Buyer’s Guide.

2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Transmission Options

  • 8-speed automatic
  • 10-speed automatic

2024 GMC Sierra 1500  Trims

The 2024 GMC Sierra is available in eight trim levels:

  • Pro
  • SLE
  • Elevation
  • SLT
  • AT4
  • AT4X
  • Denali
  • Denali Ultimate

For a detailed review of these trims and the best to pick while buying this truck, please refer to the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Buyer’s Guide.

2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Interior

GMC offers the 2024 Sierra 1500 with three body styles; the single-row regular cab, the two-row double cab, and the crew cab. The regular cab seats three people while the double cab and the crew cab seat five or six people.

The front seats are spacious and offer enough legroom and headroom support. Double Cab models provide enough rear-seat space but the Crew Cab is more spacious and accommodative for tall passengers to sit comfortably even in long rides.

The cabin ranges from a humble work truck to an opulent luxury vehicle. Lower trims are somewhat disappointing with cheap and unimpressive materials but higher grades feel substantially more luxe.

Standard features in the 2024 Sierra 1500 include;  a 7-inch touch screen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, and a two- or six-speaker stereo.

Available features include a 12-speaker Bose audio system, wireless phone charging, and additional power points.

 Exterior

The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 features a modern tall exterior design with a broad grille that arches downward toward the front bumper.

The front fascia has LED reflector headlights with intella beam as well as LED daytime running lights LED turn signals and LED fog lights.

The rear end boasts the multipro tailgate with the GMC badge chrome dual exhaust tips. The 2024 Sierra also comes with automatic running boards.

Colour options include; Summit White, Cardinal Red, Onyx Black, Sterling Metallic, Downpour Metallic, Thunderstorm Gray, Titanium Rush Metallic, Dynamic Blue Metallic, Deep Bronze Metallic, Volcanic Red Tintcoat, and White-Frost Tricoat.

Safety Features

The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 comes standard with automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, forward collision alert, automatic high beams, and lane change alert with side blind-zone alert.

2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Carrying Capacity/Cargo Capacity

The 2024 Sierra 1500 comes with three bed sizes: 5 feet 8 inches, 6 feet 6 inches, and 8 feet. It can transport up to 2,240 pounds in the truck bed and tow loads of up to 13,200 pounds.

2024 GMC Sierra 1500  Fuel Consumption

The 2024 Sierra 1500’s fuel economy depends on the engine and drivetrain. The 2.7L TurboMax I4 Engine has 18/22 city/hwy mpg in the 2-wheel drive and 17/20 city/hwy mpg and 4WD. The 5.3L V8 Gasoline Engine 2WD delivers 16/21 city/hwy mpg and 15/19 city/hwy mpg in the  4WD.

The 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 gets you 23/29 city/hwy mpg in 2WD and 23/27 city/hwy mpg in the 4WD. The 6.2 V8 Gasoline Engine on the other hand has a fuel economy of 15/19 city/hwy mpg in both 2WD and 4WD.

2024 GMC Sierra 1500  Fuel Tank Capacity

The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel tank capacity can hold up to 24 gallons.

2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Ground Clearance

The 2024 Sierra ground clearance ranges from 7.9 inches to 11 inches depending on the grade.

2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Performance

The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 comes with four strong powertrains that all deliver impressive driving experience on and off the pavement. The base turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine delivers  310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque the turbodiesel 3.0-liter inline-six achieves 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque while the 5.3-liter V8 engine produces 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque.

There is also a 6.2-liter V8 engine that delivers 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque.

All the 2024 Sierra’s engine options are quick, but the V8s’ wider torque range and extra horsepower make them ideal for hauling and towing.

The GMC Sierra 1500  also comes with 6 driving modes; Tour/Normal, Sport, Terrain, Snow, Tow/Haul, and Off-Road.

For a detailed performance report and offroad capabilities of the 2024 Sierra read the Buyer’s Guide.

 Reliability

The GMC Sierra is regarded as a reliable and capable pick-up truck that can serve you for years without any major issues.

According to JD Power, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 has a great reliability and quality rating of 84 out of 100 which is better than most trucks.

GMC covers the 2024 Sierra 1500 with a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

For a detailed reliability report on the 2024 Sierra read the GMC Sierra Buyer’s Guide.

Maintenance Schedule

2024 Sierra 1500 owners should follow GMC’s maintenance schedule, which involves regular check-ups. Sierra Truck should undergo a maintenance service every 7,500 miles. At this interval, technicians should change the oil, install a fresh oil filter, and rotate the tires.

After hitting 22,000 miles the above process should be repeated in addition to installing a new cabin air filter and changing the transfer case fluid for four-wheel-drive models.

The 2024 Sierra 1500’s Owner’s Manual details the truck’s maintenance schedule in full. Click here to download.

GMC Sierra 1500 Problems

Turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine Problems

  • Head gasket failure
  • Carbon build-up
  • Injector failure
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Timing belt failure

Turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six diesel engine Problems

  • Crank start issues
  • Injector failure
  • Exhaust gas recirculation failure
  • High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure

5.3-liter V8 engine problems

  •  Excessive oil consumption
  • spark plug failure
  • cracked cylinder heads
  • fuel pressure regulator failure

6.2-liter V8 problems

  • Engine knock
  • Losing power
  • Active Fuel Management (AFM) system failure

Electrical problems

  • Flickering lights
  • Battery drain
  • Blown fuses

Software Problems

  • Flickering screens
  •  software bugs
  • Connectivity issues
  • Compatibility issues

Sierra 1500 Competitors

The GMC Sierra competes with established brands including; the Toyota Tundra, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F150, and Nissan Titan.