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2021 GMC Sierra 1500

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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2021 GMC Sierra 1500

MSRP $33,248 - $70,348

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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

MSRP $42,903 - $83,703

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Mechanical
Fuel
Safety
Driver Assistance
Lighting
Infotainment
Connectivity
Comfort
Convenience
Interior
Exterior
Security

Mechanical

Engine

Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8 Gas I4 Gas V6 Diesel I6

Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas V8 Turbocharged Diesel I6

Displacement

5.3L/325 2.7L/166 4.3L/262 3.0L/183 6.2L/376

2.7L/166 5.3L/325 3.0L/183 6.2L/376

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Horsepower

355 hp @ 5600 rpm 310 hp @ 5600 rpm 285 hp @ 5300 rpm 277 hp @ 3750 rpm 420 hp @ 5600 rpm

310 hp @ 5600 rpm 355 hp @ 5600 rpm 277 hp @ 3750 rpm 420 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque

383 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 348 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 305 ft-lb @ 3900 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm

430 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm 383 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2,268 kg

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

227 kg

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

3,357 - 5,352 kg

4,037 - 6,033 kg

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

336 - 535 kg

404 - 603 kg

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2,858 - 4,536 kg

2,903 - 4,491 kg

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

714 - 1,134 kg

726 - 1,123 kg

Maximum Trailering Capacity

4,082 - 5,352 kg

4,037 - 6,033 kg

Steering

Power Steering

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Engine, 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 with Active Fuel Management, (285 hp [212 kW] @ 5300 rpm, 305 lb-ft of torque [413 Nm] @ 3900 rpm) (Requires (MYC) 6-speed automatic transmission.) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Included and only available with (LV3) 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine or (L82) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Engine, 2.7L Turbo (310 hp [231 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 348 lb-ft of torque [471 Nm] @ 1500 rpm) (Includes (KW5) 220-amp alternator and (MQE) 8-speed automatic transmission. Not available with (X31) X31 Off-Road Package or (NHT) Max Trailering Package.) Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Standard on models equipped with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine or (L3B) 2.7L Turbo engine. Not available with (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine.) Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Standard on models equipped with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler Transmission, 10-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Most vehicles built on or after 6-7-2021 with a V8 engine and (MQB) 10-speed automatic transmission will have (NSS) Not Equipped with Automatic Stop/Start, which removes Automatic Stop/Start and its content.) Automatic Stop/Start (Standard on vehicles built before 6-7-2021. Most vehicles built on or after 6-7-2021 that are equipped with a V8 engine and (MQB) 10-speed automatic transmission will have (NSS) Not Equipped with Automatic Stop/Start, which removes Automatic Stop/Start and its content. See dealer for details.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler (Not available with (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine.)

Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Included and only available with (L3B) 2.7L Turbo engine.) Transmission, 10-speed automatic with Electronic Transmission Range Selector (ETRS), electronically controlled with overdrive, tow-haul mode and steering column paddle shifters. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking Shifter, Electronic Transmission Range Selector includes steering column paddle shifters (Deleted when (RG7) Fleet LTZ Base Content Delete is ordered.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler (Not available with (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine.) Seats, front bucket with centre console (Includes (EPH) Electronic Transmission Range Selector (console mounted).) (Includes (EPH) Electronic Transmission Range Selector (console mounted). Deleted when (RG7) Fleet LTZ Base Content Delete is ordered.) Centre Console, floor-mounted with cup holders, Wireless Charging, power cord management, hanging file folder capability; includes removable storage tray (Includes (EPH) Electronic Transmission Range Selector (console mounted).) (Includes (EPH) Electronic Transmission Range Selector (console mounted) Deleted when (RG7) Fleet LTZ Base Content Delete is ordered.) Transmission, 10-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow-haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Included and only available with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine and (AZ3) bench seat.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler (Included and only available with V8 engines.) Shifter, Electronic Transmission Range Selector includes steering column paddle shifters Seats, front bucket with centre console (Includes (EPH) Electronic Transmission Range Selector (console mounted).) Centre Console, floor-mounted with cup holders, Wireless Charging, power cord management, hanging file folder capability; includes removable storage tray (Includes (EPH) Electronic Transmission Range Selector (console mounted).) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler

Fuel

Gasoline Flex Fuel Diesel

Gasoline Diesel

Fuel Consumption: City

10.2 - 17.4 L/100 km

10.2 - 18.1 L/100 km

Fuel Consumption: Highway

7.8 - 12.8 L/100 km

7.5 - 14.1 L/100 km

Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined

7.8 - 17.4 L/100 km

7.5 - 18.1 L/100 km

Fuel Capacity

83.0 - 106.0 L

Safety

Driver Air Bag

Passenger Air Bag

Front Side Air Bag

Rear Side Air Bag

Front Head Air Bag

Rear Head Air Bag

Knee Air Bag

Seatbelt Air Bag

Brake

4 Wheel Disc

Brake ABS System

Traction Control

Stability Control

Rollover Protection Bars

Child Safety Locks

Emergency Trunk Release

Driver Restriction Features

Driver Assistance

Back-Up Camera

360 Camera

Brake Assist

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keeping Assist

Cross-Traffic Alert

Rear Parking Aid

Automatic Parking

Tire Pressure Monitor

Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control

Heads-Up Display

Lighting

Daytime Running Lights

Automatic Headlights

HID headlights

Headlights-Auto-Leveling

Night Vision

Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors

Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

Infotainment

AM/FM Stereo

HD Radio

Satellite Radio

CD Player

MP3 Player

Auxiliary Audio Input

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Rear Seat Audio Controls

Steering Wheel-Audio Controls

Navigation System

Connectivity

Smart Device Integration

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

WiFi Hotspot

Bluetooth Connection

Power Outlet

Wireless Charging

Comfort

Air Conditioning

Climate Control

Multi-Zone Air Conditioning

Rear Air Conditioning

Heated Front Seat(s)

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Driver Adjustable Lumbar

Passenger Adjustable Lumbar

Seat-Massage

Heated Steering Wheel

Convenience

Power Windows

Power Door Locks

Keyless Entry

Keyless Start

Power Driver Seat

Power Passenger Seat

Seat Memory

Power Mirror(s)

Heated Mirrors

Mirror Memory

Power Folding Mirrors

Power Liftgate

Hands-Free Liftgate

Remote Trunk Release

Remote Engine Start

Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers

Rain Sensing Wipers

Universal Garage Door Opener

Running Boards/Side Steps

Power Retractable Running Boards

Interior

Passenger Capacity

3 - 6

2 - 6

Front Head Room

1,093 - 1,095 mm

Front Leg Room

1,131 mm

Front Shoulder Room

1,677 - 1,678 mm

1,639 - 1,677 mm

Rear Head Room

1,013 - 1,019 mm

Rear Leg Room

895 - 1,102 mm

Rear Shoulder Room

1,648 - 1,655 mm

1,626 - 1,655 mm

Trunk Volume

N/A

Front Reading Lamps

Rear Reading Lamps

Exterior

Wheelbase

3,545 - 3,989 mm

3,213 - 3,989 mm

Length, Overall

5,832 - 6,128 mm

5,358 - 6,157 mm

Width, Max w/o mirrors

2,061 - 2,063 mm

Height, Overall

1,915 - 1,990 mm

1,914 - 1,998 mm

Min Ground Clearance

N/A

Base Curb Weight

N/A

Front Tire Size

LT265/70R17C 265/70R17 255/70R17 275/60R20SL 275/60R20 265/65R18SL 275/50R22SL LT275/65R18C LT265/60R20

275/60R20SL 275/60R20 265/70R17 LT265/70R17C 265/65R18SL 275/50R22SL 255/70R17 LT265/60R20 LT275/65R18C LT275/70R18

Rear Tire Size

LT265/70R17C 265/70R17 255/70R17 275/60R20SL 275/60R20 265/65R18SL 275/50R22SL LT275/65R18C LT265/60R20

275/60R20SL 275/60R20 265/70R17 LT265/70R17C 265/65R18SL 275/50R22SL 255/70R17 LT265/60R20 LT275/65R18C LT275/70R18

Sun/Moon Roof

Luggage Rack

Stepside Pickup Box

Bed Liner

Canopy

Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover

Security

Security System

Engine Immobilizer

Wheels-Locks

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