Making a decision on a new truck can be challenging. Two pickups, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2024 GMC SierraHD, are some of the most popular on the road today, and depending upon your needs, one may be just what you need for business, adventure and everyday driving. We’ll help you make that decision by breaking down all the details you need to know before signing on the dotted line.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The Sierra 1500 series has eight trims to the Sierra 2500HD’s five packages.
- The 2500 Series can tow approximately 4000 pounds more than the Sierra1500 series.
- Both trucks come with three cab configuration options.
Trim Levels and Engine Specs
The Sierra 1500 has eight trim packages to choose from, while Sierra 2500HD offers seven configurations. The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 trims include the Pro, SLE, Elevation, SLT, AT4, AT4X, Denali and Denali Ultimate. The 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD trim levels are the Pro, SLE, SLT, AT4, AT4X, Denali and Denali Ultimate.
When it comes to their engine specs, the two pickups offer a different number of options. The 2024 Sierra 1500 has four available engines, while Sierra 2500HD offers just two; however, one of those two is a 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel. If you’re looking for real power, you can’t get better than that.
Let’s break down both models’ offerings and what they deliver, starting with the engine specs for the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500:
- 2.7L Turbo: 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque
- 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6: 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque
- 5.3L V8: 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque
- 6.2L V8: 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque
And the engine specs for the 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD:
- 6.2L V8: 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque
- 6.6L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8: 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque
Towing And Hauling Comparisons
It should be no surprise that the larger Sierra 2500HD can tow more than the light duty Sierra 1500—it has a maximum towing capacity of 16,100 pounds and a maximum payload of 3,964 pounds. By comparison, the Sierra 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of up to 12,200 pounds and a maximum payload of 2,240 pounds. If your work involves hauling super-heavy loads, the Sierra 2500HD is your best bet.
Comfort and Tech
The GMC Sierra 1500 and the Sierra 2500HD meet all your comfort needs and both are available with three cab options:
- Single cab
- Double cab
- Four door crew cab
The Sierra 1500 boasts a rearview backup camera, a tilting steering wheel with mounted controls, vinyl-covered bench seats and floor, and doors and windows that manually lock. The Sierra 2500HD has many of the same elements, but you now get the option of even greater luxury should you get its top of the line Denali trim, which comes with full-grain leather seats (with a 16-way power-adjustable front seat and massage features) and accents of open-pore Paldao wood.
Both the Sierra 1500 and the Sierra 2500HD go the distance when it comes to the latest in tech. The 1500 features a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with all the connecting abilities you could ever ask for such as:
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Bluetooth streaming audio
- Hands free calling and voice control
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi
- Smartphone compatibility and device connectivity
- OnStar and turn-by-turn navigation
The GMC Sierra 2500HD has much of the same in tech; however, its infotainment system touch screen is 13.4-inch which can be paired with a 15-inch head-up display in higher-level trims. There is also a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster which is very user-friendly.
Both offerings come with three free years of GMC’s Remote Access Plan, giving you remote control access to the vehicle and additional comforts as described in the myGMC Mobile App. Members of the Remote Access Plan can upgrade to a different plan or subscribe whenever they like.
Which Sierra Will You Take Home?
The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD are both reliable, comfortable, roomy trucks. Perfect for work and play. What you choose will depend on your needs and budget, but the only way to know for sure which pickup best suits you is to come in and experience them both for yourself. Contact us today!