2021 Sierra 1500 Review Shillington PA

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When you need a vehicle that can deliver tons of engine power to haul thousands of pounds of cargo, you may be considering the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500. With this truck, drivers can expect plenty of engine options and a bevy of utility features to make life easier. So, exactly how much can the GMC Sierra 1500 tow?

To answer that question, the team at Geoff Penske Buick GMC is here with this guide. Just keep on reading to find out what this truck is capable of in the Shillington, Reading, and Lancaster areas.

GMC Sierra 1500: 6 Available Engine Options

GMC Sierra 1500 Road Driving It’s good to have plenty of options when you’re customizing your vehicle, and the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 offers drivers an impressive set of six available engines to choose from. All these engines will deliver tons of horsepower and torque to let you easily tow cargo around town.

The Sierra 1500 starts with a standard 4.3L EcoTec®3 V6 engine. This powertrain is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that’s designed to help you make the most of your engine’s power. Just take a look at what this powertrain is capable of:

285 horsepower
305 lb-ft of torque
Max trailering: 7,900 pounds
Max payload: 2,200 pounds

Next up is the mighty 5.3L EcoTec®3 V8 engine. This available motor sports a 10-speed automatic transmission on the 4-wheel drive (4WD) models and an 8-speed automatic transmission on 2-wheel drive (2WD) models. As a result, a GMC Sierra equipped with this engine is capable of:

355 horsepower
383 lb-ft of torque
Max trailering: 11,300 pounds
Max payload: 2,170 pounds

Another option to consider is the Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel motor. This feisty option includes a 10-speed automatic transmission in each of its models as well as offers a high-pressure, common-rail direct fuel injection with an electronic throttle valve. The result? See for yourself:

277 horsepower
460 lb-ft of torque
Max trailering: 9,300 pounds
Max payload: 1,830 pounds

If you’re looking to give your vehicle’s powertrain a serious upgrade, the largest engine this truck has to offer is an available 6.2L EcoTec®3 V8 engine. Not only is this powertrain larger, but it’s also enhanced with a 10-speed automatic transmission to provide even greater power. Here’s how much muscle this powertrain has in store for you:

420 horsepower
460 lb-ft of torque
Max trailering: 11,800 pounds
Max payload: 2,000 pounds

GMC Sierra 1500: Truck-Wide Trailering Assistance

GMC Sierra 1500 Truck-Wide Trailering Assistance From the outside looking in, you’ll notice the unmistakable physicality of the GMC Sierra 1500. The extroverted build of its exterior makes for an impressive appearance—and that applies to its versatile construction, too.

For starters, the steel cargo bed provides the best cargo volume capacity in its class, ranging from 62.9 to 89.1 cubic feet. This means the bed’s roll-formed steel engineering allows next-generation durability, making it ready to tackle any job you place in front of it. Plus, it not only includes LED lighting on the rear and sides of the bed, but it also offers an available 120-volt electrical outlet as well.

You may also want to consider the carbon-fiber composite bed for the GMC Sierra 1500. One of the most welcome additions with this bed is its CarbonPro™ design, which removes up to 100 pounds from the truck’s overall mass. Even better, you’ll get another foot of cubic feet to stow whatever needs to be stored on the job.

When you’re on the road with whatever it is you’re trailering, you’ll want to take advantage of some of the available features GMC provides. One such feature is the in-truck Trailering App that provides drivers access to their trailer brake level settings. There are also the available Trailer Towing Mirrors and available Hitch View to further help with maintaining hitch ball alignment.

GMC Sierra 1500: GMC MultiPro™ Tailgate

In order to help you make the most of your truck, you’ll have the help of an available GMC MultiPro™ Tailgate. This unique 6-function tailgate is designed to move in a variety of different ways for added utility. The available positions you’ll be able to use with this tailgate include:

Primary Gate
Primary Gate Load Stop
Easy Access
Full-Width Step
Inner Gate Load Stop
Inner Gate with Work Surface

GMC Sierra 1500 Prograde™: Trailering System

Towing can be tough work and requires quite a bit of preparation. That’s why it’s helpful to have features that will guide you through the towing process so you can hit the road fully prepared for whatever you may encounter along the way.

Enter the ProGrade Trailering System. This feature is designed to keep you informed about your trailer’s status while also providing pre-departure checklists. This system includes features such as:

Trailer status updates, including tire pressure and temperature monitoring
myGMC Mobile App
Trailer Light Sequence
Maintenance reminders

GMC Sierra 1500: Go Big With Tires That Impress

No matter which 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 you choose, you’ll be driving with an impressive set of wheels that are sure to catch the eyes of other drivers. Some of the standard wheels included in the various trim options include:

17-inch Bright 6-Spoke Silver Painted Aluminum Wheels
18-inch Machined Aluminum Wheels with Dark Gray Metallic Accents
20-inch Gloss Black Painted Aluminum Wheels
22-inch Multi-Dimensional Polished Aluminum Wheels

The party doesn’t stop there. You have the option of adding several extensive wheel accessories to further add to the GMC Sierra 1500’s flair, like:

22-inch Bright Chrome Wheels
22-inch Carbon Flash Metallic Wheels
22-inch Inserts Black Gloss Wheels with Chrome Accents

With great tires come great responsibility. That’s where the GMC Sierra 1500 shines brightest, like the factory-installed 2-inch suspension lift for ground clearance. Whenever you’re off-roading, the Rancho® shock absorbers are equally impressive in their ability to smooth any rough terrain.

Test Drive the GMC Sierra 1500

Now that you know more about what this truck can do for you around the Shillington, Reading, and Lancaster areas, we’d love to show you this truck up close. Not only does this vehicle tow plenty of weight, but it’s also loaded with features to make towing easier. To try out this truck for yourself, just schedule a test drive and contact us at Geoff Penske Buick GMC today!