GMC Sierra 1500 SLE vs. SLT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE and GMC Sierra 1500 SLT contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE and the GMC Sierra 1500 SLT.
When comparing the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE's and the GMC Sierra 1500 SLT's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The GMC Sierra 1500 SLT has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The GMC Sierra 1500 SLE and GMC Sierra 1500 SLT have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE's and the GMC Sierra 1500 SLT's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE is a better car than the GMC Sierra 1500 SLT.
Pricing: A used 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE ranges from $47,129 to $62,753 while a used 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT is priced between $52,963 to $68,039. For a new model, the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE's price is between $48,736 and $62,918, with the GMC Sierra 1500 SLT priced between $55,814 and $69,348.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE and the GMC Sierra 1500 SLT both lose 38.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.6 out of 10. GMC Sierra 1500 is ranked 5 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.8 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the GMC Sierra 1500 SLT base engine makes 355 horsepower. The SLE is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The SLT is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. This gives the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the GMC Sierra 1500 SLT. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The GMC Sierra 1500 SLE is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the GMC Sierra 1500 SLT is available in a Crew Cab configuration. Both the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE and the GMC Sierra 1500 SLT offer bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, and 98.2 inches.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Sierra 1500 has an average safety rating of 4.40 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$48,736 - $62,918
Starting MSRP:
$49,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$55,814 - $69,348
Starting MSRP:
$54,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$54,821
Price Range:
$47,129 - $62,753
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
702
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,652
# Good or Great Deals:
45
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$60,098
Price Range:
$52,963 - $68,039
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,194
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,704
# Good or Great Deals:
161
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,988
Depreciation %:
38.7%
Resale Value $:
$30,112
Residual Value %:
61.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$21,193
Depreciation %:
38.7%
Resale Value $:
$33,607
Residual Value %:
61.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
48.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
48.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
GMC Sierra 1500 Rankings
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7 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Other GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
AT4, AT4X, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation, Elevation Standard, Pro, SLT
Other GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
AT4, AT4X, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation, Elevation Standard, Pro, SLE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.40 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.40 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
430 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9100 lbs
Max Payload:
2020 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9400 lbs
Max Payload:
1980 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 22 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
432 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 21 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4750 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
75.6 inches
Length:
231.9 inches
Wheelbase:
147.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4890 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
231.9 inches
Wheelbase:
147.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
265/65R18