2026 GMC Sierra 1500 just hit the scene, and it’s ready to haul your weekend toys or your work gear without breaking a sweat. Launched late last year, this beast keeps the solid bones of its predecessors but adds just enough polish to keep it fresh.
First Look
Pull up to the lot, and the Sierra 1500 grabs your eye right away. Picture a truck that’s part workhorse, part luxury liner—with a chrome grille that screams premium and LED headlights slicing through the dark like a pro. The body rides on the same tough platform as before, but for 2026, GMC tossed in some new 22-inch wheels on higher trims that give it an even meaner stance.
High-Tech Features
GMC didn’t reinvent the wheel here, but they sure made it spin smoother. The 13.4-inch touchscreen dominates the dash on most trims, running Google Built-In for seamless navigation and voice commands that actually listen. Want to stay connected? Super Cruise hands-free driving is back, handling highways like a champ (available on higher packs).
Mileage
The Sierra 1500 isn’t guzzling gas like your uncle’s old F-150. The base 2.7-liter turbo four-cylinder nets up to 19 mpg combined, making it the efficient pick for daily drives. Step up to the 5.3-liter V8, and you’re looking at 18 mpg mixed—solid for a V8. The big 6.2-liter V8 dips to 17 mpg, but hey, 420 horses make up for it.
Showroom Price
Starting at around $40,295 for the no-frills Pro, the Sierra 1500 won’t empty your wallet like some luxury haulers. Bump to SLE for $45,000-ish, and you get nicer cloth seats and that bigger screen. The sweet spot? SLT at $50K, with leather and keyless entry.
Top-dog Denali Ultimate? Yeah, that’s $80,000 territory, loaded with massaging seats and a 12-speaker Bose system. Add four-wheel drive or the diesel, and tack on $2,000–$3,000. Compared to a Ram 1500 or Ford F-150, it’s competitively priced—especially since it tows up to 13,300 pounds. Dealers are seeing it now, so shop around for deals.